Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 52) S Alexander Graham Bell: An Inventive Life Elizabeth MacLeod I X T H G R A D E Bound for Oregon Jean Van Leeuwen Most of us know about this great man’s most famous invention, the telephone. But what of those lesser known. Full of illustrations, comics and photographs. A sure hit for the inquisitive mind. Don’t read this while driving—using the telephone he invented then is distraction enough. Portions will bring tears of laughter to your eyes. Soft 32p 25 #338-020 $6.95 The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal Cheryl Harness A canal across the entire state of New York? Hardly anyone believed it could be done. In lovely, accurate illustrations this book shows how they did it and how it revolutionized the transport of goods. Soft 32p 2 #520-011 $7.99 Excellent fiction. Mary Ellen Todd’s family is taking the long trek on the Oregon Trail. Crossing rough terrain and avoiding hostile Indians are only part of the challenge they will face. Will they complete their journey? If so, will Oregon fulfill their dreams? Soft 168p 11 #435-150 Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt George Grant Theodore Roosevelt was a hero. This book looks at his leadership in action, his devotion as a husband and father, and much more. An extremely well-written book that is very age appropriate for children. Hard 203p 23 #170-020 $16.95 $5.99 The Boy in the Alamo Margaret Cousins The best children’s book about the Alamo we’ve ever discovered. Experience the tragedy through the eyes of young Billy Campbell. Soft 180p 7 #305-160 $12.95 A Child’s History of the World Virgil M. Hillyer A top-notch overview of history. See page 23 for description. #105-010 $28.00 A Child’s Story of America See description on page 41. #135-030 $9.95 America and Vietnam: The Elephant and the Tiger Albert Marrin It was the longest and most controversial war in American history. Fought in a small Asian country previously unknown to the American public, the Vietnam War, became a cause that divided the nation and the times. Soft 277p 30 #075-015 $13.95 Bruchko Bruce Olson Laurie thinks this is INCREDIBLE. To share of her heart for missions, Maria von Trapp gave us this book. You will learn of a nineteen-year-old boy who leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians. Soft 204p 32 #305-165 Children of the Covered Wagon Mary Jane Carr Unlike some fiction, Carr provides a true and accurate picture of pioneer life while heading west in a covered wagon. See how reliance on God’s providence and provision was a daily necessity. Soft265p 8 #135-035 $9.95 $14.99 America’s Wars Steve Wilkins, Doug Wilson, and Tom Garfield Eight lectures on CD review and critique the wars in which the US has participated. Begins with a Christian view of war. #110-011 $28.00 Bud & Me: The True Adventure of the Abernathy Boys Alta Abernathy Children of the Storm Natasha Vins You may remember the Iron Curtain, but your children probably don’t. Here’s the incredible autobiography of a girl whose father was a leader in the underground church of the former Soviet Union. Soft 135p 30 #090-200 $8.99 Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank Everyone knows of the chronicle of the gifted Jewish teenager who died in the holocaust. Anne Frank received a blank diary on her thirteenth birthday—weeks before going into hiding in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. Her detailed entries chronicle 25 months that should not be forgotten. (2) Soft 283p #490-050 If you are looking for adventure, hang on to your hats. In 1909, five-year-old Temple and his nine-year-old brother, Bud, rode from Frederick, Oklahoma to Santa Fe, New Mexico alone, and that was only the beginning. This great adventure story is authored by the wife of “Me” from the title. “Don’t try this at home!” Hard 162p 23 #720-010 Cowboys of the Wild West Russell Freedman An extremely informative text on the history of the cowboy. Full of photography and text about the life of a “cow herder.” Laurie, during a very busy time, accidentally called this book Cowboys of the Bible. Soft 103p 21 #290-010 $9.95 $18.95 $5.99 Basher Five-Two Captain Scott O’Grady Call of Duty: The Sterling Nobility of Robert E Lee J Stephen Wilkins While flying his F-16 on a Bosnian peace-keeping mission, U.S. Air Force pilot Scott O’Grady was shot down. The plane exploded, and he parachuted five miles to the ground. Learn of the faith and courage he displayed through his extraordinary trials. Soft 133p 32 #490-095 Robert E. Lee was a giant among leaders. Look at the sterling character of this undeniably noble man. One of the best biographies written for children. Hard 339p 15 #170-010 A Cup of Cold Water Christine Farenhorst $16.95 $5.50 A rare insight into World War I. Read about Edith Cavell, a British nurse martyred for her faith and for helping allied soldiers escape occupied Belgium. Artistic craft and scholarly research bring Edith to life. 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