I Survived: Five Epic Disasters

This book contains true stories of survival written for older children and young teens. Many adults will also enjoy reading these stories. Included are: “The Children’s Blizzard, 1888”; “The Titanic Disaster, 1912”; “The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919”; “The Japanese Tsunami, 2011”; and “The Henryville Tornado, 2012.” 166 pages; hardcover.

Nelson Compact Reference Bible, Genuine Leather Indexed, 3886

A Bible in compact size with readable print and good quality binding and cover. A good choice for children, youth, and young adults. The page size is 4 x 5 3/4 in.; thickness is 1 1/4 in. Black Genuine Leather. Thumb Index. KJV. Words of Christ in Red, Concordance, Harmony of the Gospels, Center-column references, Ribbon marker, Presentation page, Color maps.

Angus and the Cat

Marjorie Flack. Angus, the little Scottie dog, has learned many things. But he hasn’t learned about cats. Then one day there is a cat lying on the sofa. How fascinating! But when he chases her upstairs it seems she disappears. Where is that cat? Ages preschool-8; 32 pages; paperback; Square Fish.

Prairie Child

Rilla loved her home! She lived with the rest of her family in a small farming community on the windblown Alberta prairies. Going to public school tested her intellect and her character. Read this book to hear about warm family times, an angry bull, a hailstorm, a night raider, and a runaway ’56 jalopy! 231 pages; paperback.

Tyga’s Secret

The excitement was running wild! The news was squawked around by the very excited parrots. The monkeys were fine-tuning their tricks and stunts. King Leo was preparing a fabulous feast. Almost everyone in the village was getting prepared because Tyga was coming to pay them a visit. What the animals did not know was that Tyga had a surprise for them! 32 pages, paperback, with black and white pencil-drawn illustrations.

Summer of the Talking Crow

“Louise! Come see what I found!” Daddy called as he came in from the barn. He cuddled something in his hat. Daddy had found a baby crow! Join Louise and her family as they raise JoJo the crow, teaching him to talk and laughing at his funny antics. Now Taffy the cat has no peace, because JoJo is always pulling his ears or tail! 88 pages; paperback.

Miss Nancy

Nancy Coblentz grew up as part of a lively Amish family, learning many valuable lessons. At the age of 35 she was called to go to Belize to serve in the Amish Mennonite Aid mission in Belize. She found a work and life where she could make a difference, and ended up making it her life work. Listen in as she prays with the needy and contrite, encourages the sincere, and weeps over the fallen. Miss Nancy is known and loved by street waifs, Christians, a prime minister, and many others. 274 pages; paper.

The Story About Ping

On a day like any other, Ping sets off from the boat he calls home with his comically large family in search of “pleasant things to eat.” On this particular day, he is accidentally left behind when the boat leaves. Undaunted, the little duck heads out onto the Yangtze in search of his family, only to find new friends and adventures (and a bit of peril) around every bend. 32 pages; paperback.

Spotlight on Canada

Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. This book gives children a concise and colorful overview of Canada. Canada’s history, geography, animals, and people are presented in a way that can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. Many color illustrations; 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.

Spotlight on Brazil

Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. Children will learn more about the beautiful country of Brazil in this concise and colorful book. Brazil’s history, geography, animals, and people are presented in a way that can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.

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