Publisher: Bu Classics Books
The woods are burning, and escape seems impossible as a raging inferno tests the limits of human endurance. Protagonists must fight through smoke and flame in a visceral struggle against the overwhelming power of nature. Feel the heat and the desperation in this adrenaline-fueled survival story.
It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister!Karen plays on the Krushers softball team. One day when the Krushers are in a game, Karen hits a home run! So she starts calling herself Home Run Karen.But that jinxes Karen, and she can't hit at all. She even strikes out.How can Karen march with the Krushers in the big parade when she's nothing but a stikeout queen?Show book
English children's book. Perfect for kids practicing their English language skills. It’s the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure! But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared. Will Mark overcome his fear of the dark and be able to enjoy the trip?Show book
Oil, mangoes, and Angel Falls. International beauty contest winners and the golden legend of El Dorado. Wander inside this beautiful book to learn the ABCs of what makes Venezuela a South American jewel.Show book
The Life of Corrie ten Boom Inspires Young Readers to Love Their Neighbors and Forgive Those Who Persecute Them Corrie ten Boom was a watchmaker, prisoner, and World War II hero who helped hundreds of Jews escape persecution amid the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Despite her bravery, the risks she was willing to take ultimately led to her capture and imprisonment. After her release, Corrie was again met face-to-face with the prison guard who caused so much pain. Her life story raises the question, Is it possible to forgive the unforgivable? This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through ten Boom's life, highlighting her upbringing, her family's covert operations, and her most remarkable achievement of all—forgiving those who persecuted her. Ten Boom's story acts as a witness to the world, demonstrating the power of mercy and the value of spreading the message of God's love, regardless of one's present situation. This addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them. - Lively Biography: Explores the life of Corrie ten Boom and her family's covert operations to save hundreds of Jews from enduring persecution in Europe - Teaches Forgiveness: Ten Boom shows love and forgiveness to the person who seems most unforgivable, the prison guard who persecuted her - Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history - Written for Kids Ages 8–13Show book
Tarzan of the Apes is a 1912 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the first in the Tarzan series. The story follows Tarzan's adventures, from his childhood being raised by apes to his encounters with other humans and Western society. The key themes in the novel include the impact of heredity on behavior, racial superiority, civilization - as Tarzan struggles with his identity as a human, sexuality & escapism.Show book
Published in 1903, Gawayne and the Green Knight is a modern-language retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a 14th-century verse romance following a young knight of the Round Table. During Christmas celebrations, a mysterious, entirely green knight presents a challenge to King Arthur's court: that any may strike the stranger a single blow with his green axe, provided he assent to receiving the same a year later. Gawayne accepts the challenge, and its unexpected outcome leads to a great test of his courage and knighthood. A significant addition to this version is the Lady Elfinhart, whose back-story and romance with Gawayne are tightly interwoven with the plot. (Summary by Jerome Lawsen)Show book
