
Arrow in the Sky
Amish Frontier Series Book 5. No jobs, no money, no food… This became a common refrain in the 1930s. Living on a rice farm in Arkansas, the Yoder family had plenty of food, but money was scarce. Migrant workers came through in search of work, presenting a chance to share their food and show their care. Children will enjoy this story of bygone days and learn about that era in the process. 165 pages; paperback; Ridgeway Publishing.

Blossoms on the Roof
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

Paradise Valley
Amish Frontier Series, Book 4. When education laws begin to make life difficult, some Amish fathers take a stand. Facing persecution, a decision is made to move to Mexico. Pioneering is not easy, and difficulties with the new government and … Read More

The Alligator
Sabrina Crewe. A simple yet educational book about alligators, their habitat, and prey habits. Illustrated. Paper; Raintree.

Amazing Buildings
Kate Hayden; lower/middle. Amazing buildings, some ancient and some modern, are featured in this book. It has colorful pictures and easy-to-read text. Read it aloud to preschoolers or buy it for those reading on their own. DK Publishing; paperback.

Empire State Building
Elizabeth Mann. When construction of the Empire State Building began in 1929, it was planned as the world’s tallest building. This book tells the story of its construction – including how steel rivets were heated in a coal furnace and … Read More

Johnny Appleseed
David R. Collins. Young John was restless. By 1792, when he turned eighteen, his feet were itching for travel. His father handed him a parting gift and said, “As long as you carry God’s Word, your path will always be … Read More

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Kate and Eric Wiggin. The story of a young girl who lives on a small parcel of the Maine countryside called Sunnybrook Farm. She is an outgoing person and the experiences surrounding her life are adventurous. Paper; Bethel Publication.

Ten Girls Who Made a Difference
Read the outstanding stories of ten girls who made a difference in the world. Paper; Christian Focus.

The Honey Makers
Gail Gibbons. How sweet it is! Thousands of bees visited more than one million flowers to gather the nectar that went into that one-pound jar of honey. Here’s the buzz on how these remarkable insects work together to create this … Read More