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Prudence and the Millers 2 reviews M. Martin, Mildred A. Martin
Green Pastures Press, 1994
Kids love it, parents love it!
+ Very good, Godly, wholesome reading for your family.
This book a refreshing breath of wholesome reading for the whole family! We read our "Miller books" aloud to our children, ages 8, 7 & 4. You cannot help but see your own children in the humorous antics of the Miller children (even if your children don't see themselves!), but more importantly, the ...
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Who in the World Was the Forgotten Explorer?: The Story of Amerigo Vespucci (Who in the World) Lorene Lambert
Peace Hill Press, 2005
New in the Peace Hill Press series on neglected historical figures. Discover the intriguing story of Amerigo Vespucci in this entry in the innovative junior-level biography series. Vespucci's accomplishments included discovering new lands for Spain and Portugal, but they are often eclipsed by those of his famous contemporary Christopher Columbus. Delightful and ingenious illustrations by Jed ...
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The Bible Smuggler Louise A. Vernon
Herald Press, 1967
In this highly readable biography, Vernon explains William Tyndale's work of translating, printing, and distributing the Scripture, focusing on Tyndale's helper, Colin, who begins his work as a carrier boy smuggling in a copy of Luther's New Testament to Tyndale.
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Artist of the Reformation: Albrecht Durer Joyce McPherson
Greenleaf Press, 2001
The Leonardo of the North was more than just a gifted artist. He was a writer, clever businessman, and apt teacher of students, and a man passionately interested in attracted to the theology of Martin Luther. He did more than just create works of art for wealthy patrons; he also took advantage of the new technology of printing in order to bring his illustrations of the Bible to a wide ...
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Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography (Little House) 24 reviews William Anderson
Collins, 2007
Laura Ingalls Wilder
+ Good for LHOTP collectors + Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography (Little House) by William Anderson + Good Biography + Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography (Little House)
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Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans) 5 reviews Jean Fritz
Putnam Juvenile, 1997
An Excellent Read!
+ Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt + Where have you gone, Teddy Roosevelt, our nation turns... + Bully for you, theodore roosevelt!
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The Kingdoms of Life: Classification (World of Science: Come Learn with Me) Bridget Anderson
Lickle Publishing, 2003
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I, Juan de Pareja 32 reviews Elizabeth Borton De Trevino
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1965
A thoughtful read
+ Surprisingly Good, A Charming Story + Love it! + NOT an "Uncle Tom"
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A World in a Drop of Water: Exploring with a Microscope 3 reviews Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein
Dover Publications, 1998
Science Project
+ Fascinating, but NOT a how-to manual. + The best for young beginners
A WORLD IN A DROP OF WATER was an excellent book with great information to help my daughter with her science project. The book arrived in less than 4 days from the day it was ordered.
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Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series) 4 reviews Maxine Anderson
Nomad Press, 2006
Hands on History
+ Great Book! + Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series) + Amazing facts
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Michelangelo 5 reviews
HarperTrophy, 2003
I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!
+ easy to read biography for kids and adults alike + Entertaining for my five-year-old daughter + The Life and Times of Michelangelo..... + Beautifully illustrated, well researched, and fascinating
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Joseph Haydn: The Merry Little Peasant (Great Musicians Series) 1 review Opal Wheeler, Sybil Deucher, ...
E. P. Dutton, 1966
Excellent and Accessible Children's Biography
This is such a sweet little book for children, and adults will enjoy reading through it as well. The way Haydn's childhood and early years are portrayed is delightfully entertaining, as well as educational. If this had been a little tale invented to amuse children instead of a factual biography, ...
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100 Best-Loved Poems (Dover Thrift Editions) 15 reviews
Dover Publications, 1995
Quality reading, bargain prices
+ Excellent Collection + You will be challenged as you read "Swimming the Storm" + 100 Best loved poems. + Poetic Journey through Time
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A Piece of the Mountain:The Story of Blaise Pascal 6 reviews Joyce McPherson
Greenleaf Pr, 1997
An inspiring and fascinating biography of a genius
+ A Piece of the Mountain: The Story of Blaise Pascal + Wow, what a great biography!
Here is the biography of a life well worth studying. Pascal was one of those rare people who, like da Vinci, was a genius in several areas--in science, mathematics, and theology. He also helped develop the world's first public transit system! As homeschoolers, we also enjoyed the depiction of ...
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Mozart, The Wonder Boy (Great Musicians Series) Opal Wheeler, Sybil Deucher
Zeezok Publishing, 2005
Back in print! We love the Wheeler & Deucher composers' series from the mid-20th century. This classic children's work on Mozart will be enjoyed by all family members, whatever their age. We are amazed how much history, biographical material, and music are included in each work. Mozart, The Wonder Boy presents the musical genius of this child prodigy, the loving family in which he was reared, and ...
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The Awakening of Europe (Yesterday's Classics) M. B. Synge
Yesterday's Classics, 2006
Book III in The Story of the World series by M. B. Synge, "The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented. Suitable for ...
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Jenny of the Tetons (Great Episodes) 5 reviews Kristiana Gregory
Gulliver Books Paperbacks, 2002
Very Good
+ An awesome book + My Fave + GREAT HISTORICAL FICTION
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The Shakespeare Stealer 49 reviews Gary Blackwood
Puffin, 2000
Great Historical Fiction Title for Young Adult Readers
+ A truly enjoyable historical read for young and old alike + Excellent read + Interesting historical fiction + Theatre and Language of England
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Henry Ford: Young Man With Ideas (Childhood of Famous Americans Series.) 3 reviews Hazel B. Aird
Aladdin, 1986
Fantastic Book
+ Henry Ford: Young Man with Ideas + This book is ok but, I would like more detail though.
Book Review
Henry Ford--Young Man with Ideas
Questions, questions, questions! That's all little Henry Ford did, was ask questions. Well that "little boy" became one of the smartest men alive and he changed the way people travel around the entire world.
This book was honestly one of the best ...
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The Pilgrim's Progress (Dover Thrift Editions) 21 reviews John Bunyan
Dover Publications, 2003
Great book!
+ The Pilgram's Promise + Interesting + Pilgrim'a Progress + intriguing
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