Rebecca Martin. Eight-year-old Polly lives with her family on a rented farm in Indiana in 1894. Times are hard, and they cannot afford the rent. But her adventurous father hears of free land available in far-away North Dakota. How will … Read More
Margaret K. and Charles M. Wetterer. For three days, the blizzard of 1888 raged over the northeastern United States. Twelve-year-old Milton Daub got the idea that he could make some snowshoes. His father helped. With snowdrifts up to the second … Read More
Megan Kopp. Brightly illustrated book for young children, describing the different living and non-living things that all contribute to a healthy, amazing coral reef ecosystem. Preschool to age 10; 24 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Co.
Megan Kopp. Nicely illustrated book for young children, describing the desert and the different living and non-living things that make up a saguaro cactus ecosystem. Preschool to age 10; 24 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Co.
Samuel D. Coon. A beautiful book to illustrate the concept of nonresistance to children. A young Mennonite minister and his wife show love to the villagers, and they invite the people to the small church where he preaches. But a … Read More
Thomas C. Hinkle. Out of the old West comes this story of a fine blue roan horse, naturally endowed with a gentle spirit and keen sense. A young ranch hand, Jim, rescues Tornado Boy from the quicksand, only to lose … Read More
Sidney Baldwin. Revised by Joan Martin. What should be done about the spoiled, selfish prince? A wise courtier suggests a plan and the king agrees. Young Prince Hubert is sent to live among the peasants. Read this story to see … Read More
Thomas C. Hinkle. When Dusty the wolfhound pup is only nine days old a freak accident separates him from his mother. He is adopted by a she-wolf named Old Gray. Old Gray tries to instill in Dusty the fear of … Read More
Joseph Bruchac. Is it possible to be peaceful during a time of war? A young Quaker lad during the Revolutionary War is about to find out. A group of Indians shows up at a Quaker meeting. What will happen? Told … Read More
Ruth Alberta Brown. Opening day at Ivy Hall is a great bustle of excitement and greeting old friends. But who is that lame, red-haired girl dressed in rags? Glory has a rough time at the school, and everyone else does … Read More