Eli enjoys his work on the farm in eastern Kansas but is nev­er happier than when he has time to explore Fish Creek. When Dad and Mom begin to pray about another move, will Eli’s dreams of becoming a cowboy farmer on the prairie be lost forever?Book 2 in the Little…

By the Shores of Silver Lake is an autobiographical children’s novel written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and published in 1939, the fifth of nine books in her Little House series.

This beloved story follows the frontier adventures of Caddie Woodlawn, a tomboy growing up in Wisconsin during the 1860s. More likely to plow than bake, she’s the despair of her mother and older sister. But when Indians threaten to massacre the settlers, its Caddie who saves the day.

The story of an orphaned 13 year old girl in 18th century Maine. In her new role as a servant girl, she faces hunger, the threat of Indians, and loneliness from the loss of her family. A Newberry Honor Book.

What if there is more to beauty than meets the eye? What if beauty named more than the human response to a thing’s appearance, but instead named the very presence of God in the world? And what if beauty provided a power enabling human beings to think in novel and…

The second-largest country on Earth, Canada possesses a tremendous variety of natural wonders. This new second revision to Canada the Land takes students on a fascinating tour of the country’s rugged coasts, frozen northern regions, vast prairies, and majestic mountain ranges. 32 pages.

“Caps! Caps for sale. Fifty cents a cap,” calls the peddler as he walks the streets of the town. But one morning no one wants any caps. No one except a band of mischievous monkeys who find him fast asleep under a tree where he sat down to rest. When…

A pampered millionaire’s son learns to be worth his salt among the fishermen working the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. This classic tale has delighted readers of all ages since 1897.

The world needs change now more than ever. Problems surround us: division, anger, violence, corruption, poverty, homelessness, and family breakdown. Too often, we feel powerless to do anything about them. We wonder, Why doesn’t somebody do something?The good news is, somebody can. YOU can be the one who changes the world…

Is “charity” effective? What if we really cared about the end result? Would it change how we give?

One of the classics of children’s literature, this widely read tale takes place on a farm in Maine and concerns a pig named Wilbur and his devoted friend Charlotte, the spider who manages to save his life by writing words in her web.

Gary Miller addresses practical issues such as credit, advertising pressure, and our infatuation with electronic gadgets, offering down-to-earth guidance. And he does so within the framework of Jesus’ call to seek first the Kingdom of God. This is not simply a guide to manage money frugally but a continual call…

Discover the lives of amazing chemists, past and present, and dive into exciting science projects inspired by their work. Each lab in this new series from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist, Liz Lee Heinecke, opens with a fascinating illustrated snapshot of an incredible scientist and is accompanies by a step-by-step chemistry…

Chester was handsome, and friendly, and curious. But his pride got him into trouble. When Chester thought he was big and tough enough to challenge the mean, old rabbit who lived under the corncrib, Molly taught him a lesson he would not forget.A Pleasant Valley Farm book.

A peaceful leader of the Nez Perce Indians, Chief Joseph was forced to guide his people on a long, dangerous journey to escape the U.S. Army. Find out how his courage and speaking skills made him a respected and powerful voice for the rights of all Native Americans.

The student portfolio anchors the student experience in Living History Weavings. The portfolio guides students as they interact with course materials and keeps their work organized. The portfolio serves as the backbone of each unit, linking together the variety of lessons.Portfolios are three-hole-punched for use in a binder (not included)…

Chris Chrisman, a young Christian, goes to college only to have his world turned upside down. On campus he finds the challenges to his faith — both intellectual and personal — almost more than he can bear. Then he meets Bill Seipel and Bob Wong. Together, the three young men…

Subtitled “The Background, Life, and Legacy of Christian Burkholder (1746-1809),” this is a definitive, illustrated, and narrative history of the first resident Mennonite bishop in northern Lancaster Co., Pa. Christian Burkholder’s life and legacy has left an indelible mark on the Mennonite Church and his descendants. His writings are presented…

While many systematic theological texts are shaped by academic discussion of ancient thought and/or modern philosophies, Finger centers on the kerygma of the biblical text: that the “last things,” or “eschatological” events expected at history’s climax had already occurred through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, though they were not yet…

In a nation torn in two by the strife of the Civil War, there were some who dared to question whether Christians could possibly participate in the killing. In 1863, soon after the Battle of Gettysburg, John M. Brenneman wrote to explain Anabaptist convictions against participation in warfare. He began…

William V. Arnold and Margaret Anne Fohl describe Christian caring as a unique form of helping that finds special expression in the church. Daily, Christians have opportunities to extend care, whether it is to a bereaved colleague or a sick friend. In simple, clear language, the authors describe how important…

Hard Cover. Illustration in full color. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history. 48 pages.