The Sign of the Beaver Author(s): Elizabeth George SpeareGreg Schaffert (Narrator) This is a story about a twelve year old boy named Matt who lived in Maine about 250 years ago. Near the beginning of the story, all of Matt's family (besides Matt) went away. One day he was fishing when a bear took a lot of Matt's food. The next day he was going to try to get a spoon of honey from a bee's hive. The spoon wasn't small enough to fit in the hole; neither was his finger. So he pulled a piece of the bark from above the hole and the bees came out and chased him to a river. Read more about The Sign of the Beaver
Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt Author(s): Jean FritzIllustrator(s): Mike Wimmer This is an interesting biography of one of our nation's most colorful presidents. It was interesting to discover that Teddy Roosevelt (1858-1919) was a rather sickly youth who suffered from asthma. His determination in overcoming his illness and living a full life despite his rather frail body help to make him a man who loved life and tried to live his life to the fullest – especially enjoying the world around him. Read more about Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt
My Brother Sam is Dead Author(s): James Lincoln CollierChristopher Collier My Brother Sam is Dead is the story of a boy whose brother rebels against his father to join the colonial army in the Revolutionary War. There are many good things to recommend about this story and some warnings to give also. Read more about My Brother Sam is Dead
The Evangelization of the New World Author(s): Dr. James Leek Author's description of the text: This text is suitable for grades 4 through 8. It tells in narrative fashion the story of the discovery, conquest, and evangelization of the New World from Columbus through the missions of California. Catholic social principles are also taught in the text. Students are asked to use the Catholic principles to judge the actions of history. Read more about The Evangelization of the New World
The Courage of Sarah Noble Author(s): Alice DalglieshIllustrator(s): Leonard Weisgard The Courage of Sarah Noble is based on the true story of eight year old Sarah Noble, who accompanies her father into the Connecticut wilderness to cook meals for him as he builds the family's cabin. The story takes place in 1707 and focuses on her courage against the unknown fears of the wilderness. Read more about The Courage of Sarah Noble
The Iron Spy Author(s): Joan Stromberg In this first book of the new series The Danville Chronicles, Joan Stromberg has found a fun and exciting way to teach faith to your children ten years and older. It will capture their imagination and keep their minds thinking. Read more about The Iron Spy
George Washington Author(s): Ingri & Edgar Parin D'Aulaire It is just like the D'Aulaire's to create a story (complete with beautiful full-color illustrations) that would be interesting and appealing to small children and yet teach more about the character and upbringing of "the Father of Our Country" than most textbooks. The story covers our First President's early childhood – growing up in Colonial America – his adventures (and character) as a young officer during the French and Indian War and, of course, his role in the American Revolution and as president. Read more about George Washington
