Recent reviews:
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The Great Brain
As three brothers grow up in a small town in Utah around 1900, the middle brother uses his great brain to make a profit for himself in every way possible. -
Cinnabar, the One O'Clock Fox
This fun story describes a fox that George Washington supposedly hunted. -
George Washington's Breakfast
A boy who loves learning about George Washington suddenly realizes that he doesn't know what the great man ate for breakfast! -
George Washington
Engaging text and beautiful oil paintings tell the story of George Washington and the American Revolution. -
George Washington
With easy text and beautiful pictures, the story of the most famous leader of the United States is told for children. -
Pagoo
An engaging story and lovely pictures tell the life story of a hermit crab. -
Meet George Washington
With short chapters and easy vocabulary, this book tells the story of George Washington's life. -
George Washington, Our First Leader
What was George Washington's life like as a child? -
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares
What should Ben Franklin do when he was bored to tears while listening to people arguing about laws? -
Thirty Days Hath…
What happens when 12 different women, each with a chaperone, move into a bachelor's house for a month at a time? -
Moriah's Wings
This short chapter book retells the story of the slave girl who helped Naaman recover from his leprosy. -
Dead Letter
Madeline's skills as a detective have now led to her being hired by the Pinkertons to investigate a problem at a bank—can she juggle this job along with her personal life? -
Cathedral
Over a span of nearly a hundred years, the people of a town in Europe work together to build a cathedral to give glory to God. -
Kayaks Down the Nile
In 1950-51, three men paddle kayaks down the length of the Nile River, exploring and having adventures along the way. -
Laura
How was Laura Ingalls Wilder's real life different from the books she wrote for children about her life? -
Pyramid
Very soon after the pharoah began his reign, he also began his plans for the afterlife—read this book to see how his pyramid grew. -
A Pig for Pablo
When he helps rescue a runt piglet, Pablo wants to own it—can he earn the money to buy it for himself? -
Nobody's Boy
As a little boy, Obando could not understand why he was so different from the other children around him—could he find out why, as an adult? -
Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold
All his life, Benedict Arnold wanted to be a hero, with everyone admiring him—had he finally found the perfect thing to do to get attention? -
90 Days to Live
After being diagnosed with cancer, Rodney had to decide quickly what he was going to do for treatment, whether he would use chemo, or find some other way to handle his health. -
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
How can you know what is truth, and what to believe? -
School Daze Series
Various forms of autism are revealed in interesting stories, and techniques for helping autistic children are described. -
The Heart Changer
When she is taken captive by Syrian raiders, the Israelite girl Miriam must decide whether to allow bitterness to take over her life, or to forgive and allow Jehovah to rule her life. -
Saving the Liberty Bell
What could 11-year-old John Jacob Mickley and his father do to help the Revolutionary cause when they were in Philadelphia as the British approached? -
Buttons for General Washington
When a young Quaker man joins Washington's army, his family devises an ingenious way to get information to the General. -
Exploring Creation With Botany
This beautiful, full-color hardcover science textbook is wonderful for teaching elementary-age students about plants. -
Some Kind of Crazy
After enduring major trauma as a child, Terry Wardle can testify to God's healing power as an older man. -
The Escape of Robert Smalls
During the American Civil War, a slave gets the idea to sail a Confederate warship out of Charleston Harbor with many other escaping slaves on board—will they make it past the blockade? -
The Incredible yet True Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
This picture book describes the life of an amazing explorer and scientist who we had never even heard of before! -
They Slay Me
A mother shares about life with triplets in this fun collection of stories of her children. -
Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag
This is a wonderful story about the girlhood of the woman who designed the first United States flag. -
A Drop of Mercy
When the war comes to his backyard, and his friend is killed in front of him, can Heinrich ever forgive his enemy? -
Helen Keller's Teacher
Can a nearly-blind woman from a broken, very poor family do anything to help a little blind and deaf girl? -
Who Am I? And What Am I Doing Here?
This textbook is a study of our purpose in life and how we should view ourselves and live for God. -
Fingerprints: Bits & Pieces of Motherhood
In over a hundred short stories and poems, more than 20 mothers share bits of their lives as an encouragement to other Christian mothers. -
Treasure in an Oatmeal Box
In learning to love and appreciate her special needs twin brother, Kim learns to love and trust God more, as well. -
The Little Woodchopper
When he finds himself abandoned by his wicked older brothers in the deep forest, young William has only one direction to turn for help. -
The Second Yes Collection
These five stories are all tied together with a common theme, which makes this collection extra-fun! -
Mosque
Wonderful, colored line drawings and descriptive text show all the stages in the building of a mosque in the late 1500s. -
Armor of Light
This practical book will help you to resist temptations caused by various forms of lust. -
A Flame Forever Bright
When his enemy's life was in danger, Dirk Willems saved him—and gave up his own life in the process. -
Here, Now
A thoughtful book about taking more time for the things that matter—and connecting with the Lord in a deeper way. -
Children of the Longhouse
After getting in trouble with an older boy in his village, Ohkwa’ri must figure out what a good response should be and how to encourage the boy to work for peace instead of division. -
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
An entertaining, informative book explaining how the US constitution was created. -
ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible
A Study Bible with a central focus on the gospel: Not only on how the whole Bible is focused on the topic, but also how it can be practically lived out in our own lives. -
Paul Brand: Helping Hands
After becoming a doctor and surgeon during World War II, Paul Brand spent his life trying to help people suffering from leprosy—and made many advances in research on the disease. -
The Number of Love
As a cryptographer, Margot has an immensely important job in the war effort—but what happens when she meets a distracting young man and her world begins to fall apart? -
Hadassah: Queen Esther of Persia
When Hadassah is taken to the King’s court, she must learn to trust God for her protection and direction. -
A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Advance
A traveling missionary catches up with different missionary friends of his, and shares snapshots of the gospel’s progress around the world. -
Within These Lines
When her best friend is taken away, Evalina must learn to deal with her grief—and figure out how to encourage Taichi to hold on even though he’s in a concentration camp.
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