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Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. Color maps, concise but interesting text and many color illustrations make this a good overview of the United States for young children. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Robin Johnson; lower/middle. This engaging and colorful book will bring alive the history, geography and power of one of North America’s greatest rivers. Many colorful pictures. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of thousands of years is mentioned on page 8.]
By Donn Fendler as told to Jospeh B. Egan; middle-grade. When twelve-year-old Donn Fendler gets tired of waiting for his father and brothers to join him on the summit of Maine’s highest peak, he decides to find his own way back to camp. But Donn doesn’t count on a fast-moving fog that obscures the path. He doesn’t count on falling down an embankment that hides him from sight. And he doesn’t count on taking a turn that leaves him alone to wander aimlessly for nearly two weeks in the empty mountain wilderness. A true story. HarperCollins; paperback98 pages.
Amanda Freebold’s father left England three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone. Amanda finally decides to take her siblings to America to find Father. The ocean crossing is long and hard, and the children don’t know whom to trust. But with her father’s little brass lion’s head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out. Ages 9-12. 117 pages; paperback.
Freedom Seekers book 1. Libby Norstad’s life has changed to anything but ordinary. In 1857, when she comes to live on her father’s steamboat, Libby’s curiosity ensnares her in a mystery. What secret is Caleb the cabin boy holding so closely? And how can Jordan, a fugitive slave, possibly reach safety and freedom? 247 pages; paperback.
Summer is an exciting time of visitors, cheese making and honey gathering. Adapted from Little House in the Big Woods. A book for young children with more illustrations than text. 32 pages; paperback; HarperCollins.
Martha is Hellen Keller’s constant companion- the one who communicates with her the best. But it’s not easy keeping Helen out of trouble. Her parents let her do as she pleases, and Martha finds herself sometimes bullied, sometimes a partner in mischief, sometimes a rescuer. And always a servant. Can two such girls ever really be friends? What will happen when the new teacher, Anne comes? 124 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on page 4.
This book is a record of the efforts of members of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, who reside in the state of Michigan, to maintain their historic faith and practice in the area of education. Included are an important set of documents, letters, newspaper articles, and reports of court proceedings showing the progression of this effort. The conviction to begin a parochial school for children of members is shown. Meeting minutes related to the building of Countryside Christian School as well as early school board meeting minutes are also part of this record. 95 pages; paperback.
Some people keep the pages of their Bibles clean and white. Not Grandpa John! His beloved Bible is sprinkled with circles and notes from one end to the other. When Grandpa John’s Bible disappears on the way home from church one evening, he knows he will never be able to buy another one like it. Hardcover; 24 pages.
First published in 1912, his book clearly presents the beauties of the Christian home. Chapters include “The Wedded Life,” “The Husband’s Part,” “The Wife’s Part,” “The Parents’ Part,” “The Children’s Part,” and “Brothers and Sisters.” A clear teaching of Christian values. 184 pages; paperback.
