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Salem Ridge Press, 5 Book History Set

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The set includes:

The Sign Above the Door

Young Prince Martiesen is ruler of the land of Goshen in Egypt, where the Hebrews live. Eight plagues have already come upon Egypt and now Martiesen has been forced by Pharaoh to further increase the burden of the Hebrews. Martiesen, however, is in love with the beautiful Hebrew maiden, Elisheba, whom he is forbidden by Egyptian law to marry. As the nation despairs, the other nobles turn to Martiesen for leadership, but before he can decide what to do, Elisheba is kidnapped by the evil Peshala and terrifying darkness falls over the land. An exciting tale woven around the events of the Exodus from the Egyptian perspective!

Story Setting: Egypt/The First Passover ~ 1500 B.C.
Originally published in 1912; 307 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

Marie’s Home

Eleven-year-old Marie Hamilton and her family travel to France at the invitation of Louis XVI, just before the start of the French Revolution. There they encounter the tremendous disparity between the proud French Nobility and the oppressed and starving French people. When an enraged mob storms the palace of Versailles, Marie and her family are rescued from grave danger by a strange twist of events, but Marie’s story of courage, self-sacrifice and true nobility is not yet over! Honor, duty, compassion and forgiveness are all portrayed in this uplifting story.

Story Setting: The French Revolution in 1789 – 1793
Originally published in 1885; 197 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult

The White Seneca

Captured by the Senecas, fifteen-year-old Henry Cochrane grows to love the Indian ways and becomes Dundiswa—the White Seneca. When Henry is captured by an enemy tribe, however, he must make a desperate attempt to escape from them and rescue fellow captive, Constance Leonard. He will need all the skills he has learned from the Indians, as well as great courage and determination, if he is to succeed. But what will happen to the young woman if they do reach safety? And will he ever be able to return to his own people?

Story Setting: Colonial America in 1774 – 1778
Originally published in 1911; 286 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

At Seneca Castle

In this sequel to The White Seneca, Henry Cochrane, now eighteen, faces many perils as he serves as a scout for the Continental Army. General Washington is determined to do whatever it takes to stop the constant Indian attacks on the settlers and yet Henry is torn between his love for the Senecas and his loyalty to his own people. As the Army advances across New York State, Henry receives permission to travel ahead and warn his Indian friends of the coming destruction. But will he reach them in time? And what has happened to the beautiful Constance Leonard whom he had been forced to leave in captivity a year earlier?

Story Setting: The Revolutionary War in 1779-1780
Originally published in 1912; 278 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

The American Twins of the Revolution

General Washington has no money to pay his discouraged troops and twins Sally and Roger are asked by their father, General Priestly, to help hide a shipment of gold which will be used to pay the American soldiers. Unfortunately, British spies have also learned about the gold and will stop at nothing to prevent it from reaching General Washington. Based on a true story, this is a thrilling episode from our nation’s history!

Story Setting: The Revolutionary War in 1777
Originally published in 1926; 204 pages; For Ages 8 – Adult

The Complete Leslie Church History Series – 12 books – Save 25%

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:21:22 +0000

Includes the Early Church Set and the Medieval Church Set, spanning from the time of Paul to the eve of the Reformation, and including such notable events as the Council of Nicea, the rise of Islam, the Crusades, and the signing of the Magna Charta, and such notable people as Constantine, Mohammed, William the Conqueror, Wycliffe, and Huss.

Set Includes:

Glaucia the Greek Slave: A Tale of Athens in the First Century
The Captives: Or, Escape from the Druid Council
Out of the Mouth of the Lion: Or, The Church in the Catacombs
Sowing Beside All Waters: A Tale of the World in the Church
From Bondage to Freedom: A Tale of the Times of Mohammed
The Martyr’s Victory: A Story of Danish England
Gytha’s Message: A Tale of Saxon England
Leofwine the Monk: Or, The Curse of the Ericsons
Elfreda the Saxon: Or, The Orphan of Jerusalem, A Sequel to Leofwine
Dearer Than Life: A Tale of the Times of Wycliffe
Before the Dawn: A Story of Wycliffe and Huss
Faithful But Not Famous: A Tale of the French Reformation

Emma Leslie Church History Series, Medieval Church set

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:02:11 +0000

This 6-book series includes such notable events as the Crusades, the signing of the Magna Charta, and the first attempts at a Reformation in France, and such notable people as William the Conqueror, Wycliffe, and Huss.

The set includes:

1. Gytha’s Message: A Tale of Saxon England

Having discovered God’s love for her, Gytha, a young slave, longs to escape the violence and cruelty of the world and devote herself to learning more about this God of love. Instead she lives in a Saxon household that despises the name of Christ. Her simple faith and devoted service bring hope and purpose to those around her, especially during the dark days when England is defeated by William the Conqueror. Through all of her trials, can Gytha learn to trust that God often has greater work for us to do in the world than out of it?

Story Setting: Saxon England in 1053 – 1066 A.D.
Notable People and Events: William the Conqueror, Norman Conquest of England
Originally published in 1885; 222 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult

2. Leofwine the Monk: Or, The Curse of the Ericsons

Leofwine, unlike his wild, younger brother, finds no pleasure in terrorizing the countryside and longs to enter a monastery. Shortly after this dream is fulfilled, however, he hears strange rumors of a monk who preaches “heresy”. Unable to stop thinking about these new ideas, Leofwine at last determines to leave the monastery and England. Leofwine’s search for inner peace takes him to France and Rome and finally to Jerusalem, but in his travels, he uncovers a plot against his beloved country. Will he be able to help save England? And will he ever find true rest for his troubled soul?

Story Setting: Medieval Europe and Middle East in 1052 – 1066 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Lanfranc, Hildebrand, Norman Conquest of England
Originally published in 1881; 264 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

3. Elfreda the Saxon: Or, The Orphan of Jerusalem, A Sequel to Leofwine

When Jerusalem is captured by the Muslims, Elfreda, a young orphan, is sent back to England to her mother’s sister. Her aunt is not at all pleased to see her, and her uncle fears she may have brought the family curse back to England. Elfreda’s cousin, Guy, who is joining King Richard’s Crusade, promises Elfreda that he will win such honor as a crusader that the curse will be removed. Over the years that follow, however, severe trials befall the family and Guy and Elfreda despair of the curse ever being lifted. Is it possible that there is One with power stronger than any curse?

Story Setting: Medieval Europe and Middle East in 1189 – 1215 A.D.
Notable People and Events: King Richard I, Crusades, Signing of the Magna Charta
Originally published in 1875; 265 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

4. Dearer Than Life: A Tale of the Times of Wycliffe

Arriving home from a meeting of Parliament in London, Sir Hugh Middleton is shocked to learn that a neighboring monastery has laid claim to one of his fields. Sir Hugh steadfastly refuses to yield his property, and further offends the monastery by sending his younger son, Stephen, to study under Dr. John Wycliffe. At the same time, Sir Hugh sends his elder son, Harry, to serve as an attendant to the powerful Duke of Lancaster. As Wycliffe seeks to share the Word of God with the common people, Stephen and Harry and their sisters help spread the truth, but what will it cost them in the dangerous day in which they live?

Story Setting: England in 1366 – 1384 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Wycliffe, Richard II, English Translation of the Bible
Originally published in 1885; 255 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

5. Before the Dawn: A Story of Wycliffe and Huss

Dame Ursula welcomes the visits of a kindly blacksmith to her crippled grandson, Conrad, but soon becomes suspicious that the blacksmith and his friend, Ned Trueman, are followers of John Wycliffe and his evil “heresy”. Conrad, meanwhile, wonders why all the remedies of the Church fail to cure him, and also why he doesn’t have a father like other boys. As he studies to become a famous Doctor of the Church, Conrad has the opportunity to hear Wycliffe preach, and then when he returns to his native Bohemia, he learns of the preaching of John Huss as well. Will Conrad accept these dangerous new ideas of Wycliffe and Huss? And will he ever find out what happened to his father?

Story Setting: England and Bohemia in 1382 – 1453 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Wycliffe, Huss, Geoffrey Chaucer, Council of Constance
Originally published in 1880; 250 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

6. Faithful But Not Famous: A Tale of the French Reformation

Young Claude Leclerc travels to Paris to begin his training for the priesthood, but he is not sure what he believes about God. One day he learns the words to an old hymn and is drawn to the lines about “David’s Royal Fountain” that will “purge every sin away.” Claude yearns to find this fountain, and at last dares to ask the famous Dr. Lefevre where he can find it. His question leads Dr. Lefevre to set aside his study of the saints and study the Scriptures in earnest. As Dr. Lefevre grasps the wonderful truth of salvation by grace, he wants to share it with Claude, but Claude has mysteriously disappeared. Where is he? And will France receive the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

Story Setting: France in 1510 – 1522 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Dr. Lefevre, Guillaume Farel, French Reformation
Originally published in 1872; 196 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

Emma Leslie Church History Series, Early Church Set

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This 6-book series includes such notable events as the Council of Nicea, the martyrdom of Polycarp, and the rise of Islam, and such notable people as Paul, Constantine, Athanasius, and Mohammed.

The set includes:

1. Glaucia the Greek Slave: A Tale of Athens in the First Century

After the death of her father, Glaucia is sold to a wealthy Roman family to pay his debts. She tries hard to adjust to her new life but longs to find a God who can love even a slave. Meanwhile, her brother, Laon, struggles to find her and to earn enough money to buy her freedom. But what is the mystery that surrounds their mother’s disappearance years earlier and will they ever be able to read the message in the parchments she left for them?

Story Setting: Athens in 59 – 64 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Paul, Nero, Greek Philosophers, Great Fire at Rome
Originally published in 1874; 270 pages; For Ages 10 – Adult

2. The Captives: Or, Escape from the Druid Council

The Druid priests are as cold and cruel as the forest spirits they claim to represent, and Guntra, the chief of her tribe of Britons, must make a desperate deal with them to protect those she loves. Unaware of Guntra’s struggles, Jugurtha, her son, longs to drive the hated Roman conquerors from the land. When he encounters the Christian Centurion, Marcinius, Jugurtha mocks the idea of a God of love and kindness, but there comes a day when he is in need of love and kindness for himself and his beloved little sister. Will he allow Marcinius to help him? And will the gospel of Jesus Christ ever penetrate the brutal religion of the proud Britons?

Story Setting: Roman England in 66 – 67 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Druids, Roman Centurions
Originally published in 1873; 169 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

3. Out of the Mouth of the Lion: Or, The Church in the Catacombs

When Flaminius, a high Roman official, takes his wife, Flavia, to the Colosseum to see Christians thrown to the lions, he has no idea the effect it will have. Flavia cannot forget the faith of the martyrs, and finally, to protect her from complete disgrace or even danger, Flaminius requests a transfer to a more remote government post. As he and his family travel to the seven cities of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation, he sees the various responses of the churches to persecution. His attitude toward the despised Christians begins to change, but does he dare forsake the gods of Rome and embrace the Lord Jesus Christ?

Story Setting: Asia Minor in 163 – 166 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Melito, Polycarp’s Martyrdom
Originally published in 1875; 265 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

4. Sowing Beside All Waters: A Tale of the World in the Church

There is newfound freedom from persecution for Christians under the emperor, Constantine, but newfound troubles as well. Errors and pagan ways are creeping into the Church, while many of the most devoted Christians are withdrawing from the world into the desert as hermits and nuns. Quadratus, one of the emperor’s special guards, is concerned over these developments, even in his own family. Then a riot sweeps through the city and Quadratus’ home is ransacked. When he regains consciousness, he finds that his sister, Placidia, is gone. Where is she? And can the Church handle the new freedom, and remain faithful?

Story Setting: The Roman Empire in 313 – 363 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Constantine, Athanasius, Augustine, Council of Nicea
Originally published in 1875; 264 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

5. From Bondage to Freedom: A Tale of the Times of Mohammed

At a Syrian market two Christian women are sold as slaves. One of the slaves ends up in Rome where Bishop Gregory is teaching his new doctrine of “purgatory” and the need for Christians to finish paying for their own sins. The other slave travels with her new master, Mohammed, back to Arabia, where Mohammed eventually declares himself to be the prophet of God. In Rome and Arabia, the two women and countless others fall into the bondage of man-made religions—will they learn at last to find true freedom in the Lord Jesus Christ alone?

Story Setting: Rome and Arabia in 594 – 632 A.D.
Notable People and Events: Mohammed, Pope Gregory I, the Rise of Islam
Originally published in 1877; 272 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

6. The Martyr’s Victory: A Story of Danish England

Knowing full well they may die in the attempt, a small band of monks sets out to convert the savage Danes who have laid waste to the surrounding countryside year after year. The monks’ faith is sorely tested as they face opposition from the angry Priest of Odin as well as doubts, sickness and starvation, but their leader, Osric, is unwavering in his attempts to share the “White Christ” with those who reject Him. Then the monks discover a young Christian woman who has escaped being sacrificed to the Danish gods—can she help reach those who had enslaved her and tried to kill her?

Story Setting: Danish England in 879 – 883 A.D.
Notable People and Events: King Edmund, King Guthrum, Viking Invasions
Originally published in 1886; 266 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

Simply Grammar: An Illustrated Primer

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:42:49 +0000

Large, easy-to-read print and beautiful 19th century illustrations make Simply Grammar inviting to use. Designed for home study for children, 4th through 8th grade, the book is the revised and expanded version of Charlotte Mason’s First Grammar Lessons.

Story Starters: Helping Children Write Like They’ve Never Written Before

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:36:29 +0000

Stoke the fires of your child’s imagination and awaken the creative writer within! Featuring a teacher’s guide and 19th-century black-and-white illustrations, this rich resource boasts over 65 “story-starters”: narratives designed to suspend students in the middle of a predicament so that they can pick up a pen and determine what happens next! Ages 8 to 18. 458 pages, softcover from Charlotte Mason Research.

Pocketful of Pinecones

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Karen Andreola, renowned interpreter of the Charlotte Mason method of education, has written a unique sort of book in the homeschool world. Pocketful of Pinecones is a teacher’s guide to nature study cleverly disguised as a heartwarming story written in the form of a mother’s diary.

Yet Pocketful of Pinecones is a story about Carol. Carol is on her feet a lot – industriously caring for her family. In her diary Carol pours out her secret worries, hopes, joys, and disappointments. She also writes of the naturewalks she enjoys with her children. Her goal is to safeguard their sense of wonder. Together they observe God’s marvelous creation and the children record their finds in their Nature Notebooks. Carol reads Home Education by Miss Charlotte Mason and attempts to put the advice into practice. Designed to be a “pick-me-up,” each chapter is short enough to minister to a mother who has only snatches of time in which to nourish her soul.

A Charlotte Mason Companion

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:07:56 +0000

This book is a fantastic resource in helping you learn the most simple way of using Charlotte Mason’s methods. In these pages, Karen Andreola shares her story of applying the methods of Miss Mason in her own home. She shares, in easy to understand language, what the method is, and how to implement it in your own home. Along the way, you will see her struggles, triumphs, and humorous happenings as she educated her children the “Charlotte Mason way.” She shows you how the method looks, and shares the fruit of this method in her own children. You will learn how to recognize a “living book”, use narration, teach reading, spelling, and composition, appreciate great art, classical music, poetry, and much, much more. If you want to learn the most simple way of using Charlotte Mason, this is the place to start!

Personal review by Sue Pruett:

This was the first ‘how to’ book I read on educating my children the “Charlotte Mason way.” I knew a bit about the method, but this put the application in plain language that was so easy for me to follow. I had many “Aha!” moments as I read the book and implemented the method as Karen shared it. It was amazing to see my own children’s lives bear fruit because of using Miss Mason’s method! After nine years of using this method, I can say enthusiastically – “It works!” Not only that, but Karen shows you how to live the life of a well balanced home educating family. I gleaned so much insight into how to create an atmosphere of gentle learning in our home. We have all reaped many benefits because of this book. I now have two copies – one to loan out, and one to keep for my own! If you are considering trying out Miss Mason’s methods, this is a great place to start!

To see more reviews of Charlotte Mason Resources and to learn the most simple way of using the Charlotte Mason Method, take a look at Sue’s blog — The Charlotte Mason Girl.

The Kids Hymnal Set

admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:10:45 +0000

This set includes The Kids Hymnal, The 3-CD set of all 80 songs, Piano Accompaniment, and a Sing-Along DVD!

Hendrickson Worship presents the first non-denominational hymnal for children in many years.

The 3-CD Set

Features the 80 songs from The Kids Hymnal on Split-Track CD with quality and functionality second to none. The recordings feature the Wonder Kids Choir with soloists on every song. This upbeat and lively recording includes keyboards, bass, guitar, drums and one solo instrument per song. The Kids Hymnal is the first non-denominational hymnal for children in many years. With the Sing-Along CD, kids can sing along with the hymnal songs. The split track allows them to sing along with the instruments alone or to join their voices with the choir.

Accompaniment Book

The Kids Hymnal Piano Accompaniment book is organized by hymn number and includes the piano score for each song in large, readable print.

80 hymns and songs
Melody lines, lyrics and guitar chords on each typeset page
Beautiful illustrations to reinforce the meaning of the song
An application lesson and child affirmation for each song
Stories behind the writing of the hymns
Indexes by title and by topic
Large print for easy reading and singing

Sing Along DVD

Feature the 80 songs from The Kids Hymnal (over three hours of songs) with the lyrics to each song appearing on the screen with fun backgrounds.

Topics include

Hymns (40 songs)
Seasonal (Christmas, Advent, Lent/Easter) (5 songs)
Scripture (8 songs)
The Teachings of Jesus (8 songs)
Sunday School Classics (9 songs)

For ages 5-10

SONG LIST

HYMNS

Amazing Grace
Be Thou My Vision
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
The Old Rugged Cross
Holy, Holy, Holy
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Blessed Assurance
Standing on the Promises
Fairest Lord Jesus
Near the Cross
Count Your Blessings
When We All Get to Heaven
O How I Love Jesus
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
All Creatures of Our God and King
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee
O Happy Day!
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
At the Cross
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Come Thou Almighty King!
Crown Him with Many Crowns
For the Beauty of the Earth
How Great Thou Art
God Will Take Care of You
He Keeps Me Singing As I Go
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
This Is My Father’s World

THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS

Jesus Loves Me
The Mustard Seed
You Must Be Born Again
Do To Others
Do Not Judge
I Am the Way
Love Your Neighbor
I Will Make You Fishers of Men

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSICS

Deep and Wide
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Isn’t He Wonderful
I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
Father Abraham
I Am A C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N
I Love Him Better Every D-A-Y
We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder
My God Is So Big
This Little Light of Mine
Do Lord

SCRIPTURE SONGS

Children, Obey Your Parents
The Lord Is My Shepherd
In the Beginning
The Lord’s Prayer
I Know the Plans I Have For You
Hidden In My Heart
For God So Loved the World
The Roman’s Road
The Lord Is My Rock
J-O-Y
I Will Sing of the Mercies
Glorify the Lord with Me
When I am Afraid
Come to Me
The Fruit of the Spirit
God Works for the Good
Let Everything That Has Breath
What is Impossible for Men

FOURTH OF JULY

The Star Spangled Banner
God Bless America
America the Beautiful

EASTER

Christ the Lord Has Risen Today
Do Remember
Hosanna

CHRISTMAS

Go Tell It on the Mountain
The First Noel
Away in a Manger
Joy to the World
O Come All Ye Faithful
Children Go Where I Send Thee
Silent Night