Michael Faraday, Father of Electronics

Charles Ludwig; middle/upper. Michael Faraday only attended school a year or two in his entire life. Faraday never learned to spell or punctuate, but he was the father of the electric motor, the transformer, and the generator. He discovered benzene, improved steel alloys, and was the first to turn chlorine into a liquid. Even England’s royal family attended his science lectures and sat spellbound as he explained his discoveries and experiments. 208 pages; paperback.

Little House on Rocky Ridge

Laura, Almanzo, and Rose say good-bye to Ma and Pa Ingalls and Laura’s sisters. In a covered wagon containing all their possessions, they make their way across the drought-stricken Midwest to the lush green valleys of southern Missouri. Little House on Rocky Ridge is the beginning of Rose’s story, which starts where the book The First Four Years ends. Paperback.

Going West

It is time to pack up the covered wagon, say good-bye, and begin the journey west to the prairies. Adapted from the first chapters of Little House on the Prairie. A book for young children with more illustrations than text. 32 pages; paperback.

The Courage of Sarah Noble

In 1707, young Sarah Nobel and her father traveled through the wilderness to build a new home for their family. “Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble,” her mother had said, but Sarah found that it was not always easy to feel brave inside. The dark woods were full of animals and Indians, too. And Sarah was only eight. The story of Sarah’s journey is inspiring.

Prairie Day

Traveling for miles in the covered wagon is very tiring. Then one day Pa stops the wagon, and they all have a good time at the camp in the open prairie. Adapted from Little House on the Prairie. A book for young children with more illustrations than text. 32 pages; paperback; HarperCollins.

Go West with Settlers and Farmers

This book tells the exciting story of how the American and Canadian West was settled. First came explorers, followed by people seeking opportunity and land to farm. Read about how the land settlement came at great cost to Native peoples, and learn about the wars and other major events that shaped the West. 32 pages; paperback.

The Young Huguenots

The Huguenots were a despised and sometimes martyred people during the 1600s in France. This suspenseful story is about three children’s flight to Amsterdam to escape from the King’s men. Will they be able to make it to safety? 181 pages; paper.

Shepherd of the Highlands

A story from Scotland based on a song, “Two Little Children.” James, the father, gave his life as a captain at sea. Before too long, Noreen, mother of two little children, became sick and passed away. The neglected children, searching for someone to care for them, died one winter night on the steps of a church. 158 pages; paper.

Mrs. Monty and the Birds

Gus and Marcia Palmer are vacationing at a small lake cottage with their parents. The children are especially interested in the many different kinds of birds that nest at the lake. They befriend a lonely lady who lives next door. Mrs. Monty knows a lot about birds and their habits and shares her knowledge with Gus and Marcia. Many details about birdlife make this an educational book. 109 pages; paper.

The Fugitive King

The story of David, from childhood until he was crowned king of Israel. The story makes the adventures of David and his followers come alive and shows David’s devotion and trust in God through danger and adversity. 128 pages; paper.

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