Solid, challenging preparation for marriage. Individuals are encouraged to face who they are and see what God wants them to be. Brief introductions and thought-provoking questions guide couples to look honestly at issues fundamental to marriage. Useful for premarital counseling, self-examination, or as a church-wide course for married couples. 58 pages.

Young Benjamin Holmes, a slave in Charleston, secretly taught himself to read. When his master flees Charleston, Ben and other slaves are sent to the slave prison to be resold. Someone bribed a guard to bring in a newspaper, and late at night, Ben reads Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation to…

"Ben-Hur" is the remarkable saga of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, played out in the bloodstained arenas of ancient Rome. Framed for attempting to murder a Roman official, Ben-Hur is robbed of his freedom, family, and fortune. Condemned to death as a galley slave, he lives only to avenge himself against…

An intuitive understanding of the things children love to know, combined with the d'Aulaire's extraordinary artistic ability make this book on the life of one of America's most beloved founders a perennial classic. Folk art style illustrations are enhanced with pert aphorisms from Poor Richard's Almanac…

Technology is shaping our culture and controlling our lives--for better or for worse. Often, technology's benefits far outweigh its negative impacts, and technological advances can seem boundless. But the scientific-technological worldview tends to override other value systems. Indeed, this technological way of thinking has influenced many contemporary ideas, beliefs…

In this highly readable biography, Vernon explains William Tyndale's work of translating, printing, and distributing the Scripture, focusing on Tyndale's helper, Colin, who begins his work as a carrier boy smuggling in a copy of Luther's New Testament to Tyndale. 144 pages.

Join Billy Mink, Bobby Raccoon, and Jumper the Hare as they battle the Rats, a crew of robbers that takes over the Big Barn and makes life miserable for the peaceful creatures of the Green Forest. These farmyard fables by a beloved storyteller offer young readers timeless lessons about the…

Black Beauty tells the story of the horses own long and varied life, from a well-born colt in a pleasant meadow to an elegant carriage horse for a gentleman to a painfully overworked cab horse. Throughout, Sewell rails--in a gentle, 19th-century way--against animal maltreatment. Young readers will follow Black Beautys…

Blacky the clever crow shares adventures with other animals in the Green Meadows and by the Big River, as he considers stealing eggs from Hooty the owl, helps Farmer Brown's boy protect Dusty the wood duck, and engages in other escapades. 80 pages.

These 6"x8" blank booklets are designed for students to use to produce their own illustrated version of William Kamkwamba's story, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Each student will need one to complete the assignments in the William Kamkwamba unit.

When Billy and Tommy lead their horses down an unfamiliar path, they spend the day exploring overgrown ruins and enjoying a beautiful clearing. But at the end of the day, neither Billy nor Tommy remember how to get back. Can Blaze lead them home?

"The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."--"School Library Journal, " starred review. Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations. Highly-recommended.

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of excellently written, interest-holding books on as wide a range of topics as possible--books that embody the ideals of traditional values and a Christian world view. Books Children Love is intended to bring children and fine books together.

The inspiring true story of a Malawi teenager who brought electricity to his struggling village--now in the ideal classroom-ready edition.
William Kamkwamba grew up in a tiny farming village in Malawi, Africa, without electricity. When a drought destroyed the crops and famine resulted, William's family could no longer afford…

Geared toward middle school teachers, this session explores teaching strategies to help students write with confidence in creative writing assignments.

The world is always in a state of turmoil. Does the Scripture give us ways to understand and think about what is happening and to know how to respond? Targeted toward high school teachers in history or religion classes.

Discover songs that can build enjoyment of singing and enhance other content areas. The eclectic song collection can be useful to general classroom teachers looking for a bit of action, reflection, or humor as well as music teachers seeking to build cross-curricular connections.

This session discusses what grades are not and what they should be, and who grades benefit. Classroom practices are evaluated to determine whether they encourage a love of good grades or a love of learning.

Offers meaningful activities, multiple learning modalities, and musical skill building for students in grades 4-6.

This novel was Dostoyevsky's last and finest work, telling the story of the four Karamazov brothers--each with his own distinct personality and desires. Driven by intense, uncontrollable emotions of rage and revenge, they all become involved in the brutal murder of their despicable father. Exploring the secret depths of…

Who will love a sweet boy with a cowlick and a dimple for who he is? And what if who he is keeps changing?

Written by Shari Zook and illustrated by Lana Kuhns, Bubby and the Changing Place gives us a glimpse into the heart of a foster child. Bubby…

Workbook to accompany the Grade 4 Pathway reader of same title. Teacher's edition available separately.