The Amazon

Molly Aloian. Second in length only to the Nile, the Amazon River carries a greater volume of water than any other river in the world. This attractive book features the fascinating facts about this far-reaching river and the animals, plant life, and the people that live in the surrounding rain forest. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing. Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.

Planes and Helicopters

Clive Gifford. Colorful and informative. This book will help children learn terms for some of the parts of airplanes and helicopters. They can learn what develops the lift essential to flight. And many pictures demonstrate the different types of aircraft and the different jobs they are used for. Boys will enjoy this one! Ages 7-12; 24 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.

Nova Scotia

Did you know that Nova Scotia has the world’s highest tides? Have you heard of the great explosion when two ships collided in the Halifax harbor? This book contains many interesting facts about Nova Scotia. Ages 8-12. 44 pages; paperback. Scholastic Canada. Proofreader’s note: Reference is made to millions of years.

Bible Case, Dicksons Medium

Leather Case measuring 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 1 3/4. Has an outside pocket and handle and metal zipper pull. Fits Handy-size Thompson Chain and Cambridge Concord Reference Bibles as well as the Holman Large Print Personal-Size.

Discoveries in Song B2 (Grades 3&4)

Discoveries in Song, B2 is a music instruction book of 28 lessons aimed at third and fourth-grade students with a focus on harmony. Full color; coil bound; 117 pages.

The Tanglewoods’ Secret

Patricia St. John; middle/upper. Ruth discovers a very important Shepherd who can and does teach her how to be good. The story contains uplifting examples of what can happen when we let ourselves be found by Him. Moody Press. $6.99, paper.

Discoveries in Song B1 (Grades 3&4)

Discoveries in Song, B1 is a music instruction book of 28 lessons aimed at third and fourth-grade students with a focus on rhythm. Full color; coil bound; 117 pages.

Light on the Child’s Path

Wm. A. Bixler; lower. Stories and poems of nature that are interwoven with Bible stories to install a love and respect for God. Gingerich. $6.95, paper.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

This book presents the story of the amazing Lewis and Clark expedition in an interesting way at a reading level appropriate for younger students. It details the planning needed before heading out, tells of hardships faced on the way, contains examples of the men’s journals, etc. Ages 6-10; 48 pages; paper.

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison

Lois Lenski; middle/upper. Twelve-year-old Mary Jemison lived on her family’s farm in eastern Pennsylvania. Her life changed forever when she was captured by a band of Indian warriors. Based on a true story, here is the unforgettable tale of the legendary “White Woman of the Genesee.” Harper Trophy. $6.99, paper.

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