Florence NightingaleL Lethbridge Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was the last thing a rich girl could do - but Florence was no ordinary girl. Ages 7-11. A Literary EducationCatherine Levison With her two best-selling books, A Charlotte Mason Education and More Charlotte Mason Education, Catherine Levison guided many down the path to creating a successful and beneficial home school environment. Now she offers further guidance with A Literary Education. In this book, Catherine shares her favorite resources for many areas of homeschooling, including math, poetry, art, science, literature and more. Through detailed descriptions and age-appropriate suggestions, homeschoolers have an abundance of recommended resources to compliment their homeschools. More Charlotte Mason EducationCatherine Levison Thousands of home educators benefited from the practical ideas contained in Catherine Levison's primer, A Charlotte Mason Education. Now Catherine takes an in-depth journey offering even more ideas for implementing the popular methods of Charlotte Mason into home schooling. In this concise and practical guide, Levison presents the key points of Charlotte Mason's methods as contained in her six-volume series. A perfect companion to her first book, More Charlotte Mason Education will continue to guide your family down an enjoyable and successful path of home schooling. Joni Eareckson TadaGregg Lewis, Deborah Shaw Lewis Take an up close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today's Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages 8 to 12 will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. In Today's Heroes: Joni Eareckson Tada learn the inspiring story of a complex and strong-willed woman. At the age of seventeen, Joni broke her neck in a diving accident, and she would never move her arms and legs again. Strengthened by her faith, family, and friends, Joni learned how to draw with her mouth, speak to large audiences, and even drive a specially equipped van. Read the remarkable story of how Joni's tragedy ultimately became her greatest triumph. | The Fur TradersRobert Livesey Enter the world of Indians and fur traders - when the quest for beaver pelts was opening up the Canadian frontier. Join Pierre Radisson, Alexander Mackenzie, Simon Fraser and other adventurers as they discover the unknown territory that would become Canada. The RailwaysRobert Livesey Before the railways, Canada was a vast, rugged country with a small, widely spread population. As train tracks were laid from the Atlantic to the Pacific, towns sprang up along the way. Train stations became centres of life and communication. Jobs were created, businesses sprang up, and for the first time, Canadians felt united. By 1867 the Dominion of Canada would form, due in no small part to the railways. The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and EducationGrace Llewellyn An estimated 700,000 American children are now taught at home. This book tells teens how to take control of their lives and get a "real life." Young people can reclaim their natural ability to teach themselves and design a personalized education program. Grace Llewellyn explains the entire process, from making the decision to quit school, to discovering the learning opportunities available. George Frideric Handel, Composer of MessiahCharles Ludwig A child prodigy and musical genius, he was inspired by God to write "The Messiah.". The Story of CanadaJanet Lunn, Alan Daniel, Christopher Moore From the epic journeys into the unknown by the first people who crossed the Bering land bridge thousands of years ago to Roberta Bondar's landmark voyage into space, The Story of Canada is as vast in scope as the country itself. City: A Story of Roman Planning and ConstructionDavid Macaulay Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them. |