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Ten great adventurers: biographies of ten amazing explorers
Par Kate Dickinson Sweetser, Amy Puetz. 2017
Circumnavigate the globe with Sir Francis Drake, spread the gospel in Africa with David Livingstone, survive the wilds of Jamestown…
with Captain John Smith, penetrate the wilderness with Daniel Boone, capture Mexico with Hernán Cortes, fight the British with John Paul Jones, and search for gold with Hernando De Soto. Grades 5-8. 2017.Sir Walter Raleigh and the quest for El Dorado
Par Marc Aronson. 2000
Biography of the adventurous English explorer and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I. Describes the numerous expeditions to the New World…
in search of a golden kingdom and how court politics determined his fortunes. For junior and senior high readers. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 2000.From the age of eight, Roberta Bondar knew she wanted to be an astronaut. In January 1992 she made Canadian…
history when she became the first Canadian woman, and first neurologist, to go into space on board Discovery. The story of her journey to become a leading astronaut is a fascinating tale of dedication, commitment, and courage. Grades 4-7. 2004.Possessing the gates of the enemy: A Training Manual For Militant Intercession
Par Cindy Jacobs. 1991
Over the top of the world: explorer Will Steger's trek across the Arctic
Par Jon Bowermaster, Will Steger. 1997
Recounts Steger's 1995 trip over the North Pole by dogsled and canoe. Steger's journey begins in Siberia with six teammates,…
thirty-three dogs, and two tons of gear. His journal entries detail daily events, weather conditions, setbacks, dog problems, and human difficulties in successfully mounting the expedition. Grades 4-7. 1997.Ben (Grande nature)
Par Benjamin Simard. 1997
Nous avons tant de choses à nous dire: pour un vrai dialogue entre chrétiens et musulmans (Espaces libres ; #88)
Par Rachid Benzine, Christian Delorme. 1998
Les deux auteurs, l'un musulman, l'autre prêtre catholique, racontent leur cheminement dans leur foi respective et comment ils en sont…
venus à connaître et à respecter la religion de l'autre; ils sont favorables au dialogue entre chrétiens et musulmans. Pour les lecteurs d'école secondaire et plus. 1997.La Vérendrye (The Canadians)
Par Mary Lile Benham. 1980
Exploring the frozen North: An Omnibus (Pierre Berton's history for young Canadians.)
Par Pierre Berton. 2006
Documents the amazing lives of the men and women who mapped the Arctic at great personal cost. They include Jane…
Franklin, who rallied British and American sailors to comb the Arctic islands in her relentless search for her lost explorer husband, and William Edward Parry, the first white man to attempt exploration of the Arctic islands. Grades 5-8. 2006.John Wesley Powell: explorer of the Grand Canyon (Historical American biographies)
Par Roger Bruns. 1997
Briefly describes Powell's early years, marriage, and Civil War service, followed by a more detailed portrait of his life as…
an explorer. Recalls his contributions as an adventurer, conservationist, geologist, and anthropologist. Junior High. c1997.Jolliet and Marquette: explorers of the Mississippi River (Explorers of new worlds)
Par Daniel E Harmon. 2002
Describes the travels of French explorers Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit missionary, and Louis Jolliet, a trader, who sailed down the…
Mississippi River in 1673 hoping to find a westward route across America. Grades 5-8. 2002.How to stay Christian in high school (Think Ser.)
Par Steve Gerali. 2004
High school is full of temptations. How can you stay focused on God? This book tells about teenagers in the…
Bible and how they handled hard issues. Their examples can help you remember your identity in Christ when life gets difficult. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.Escapes! (True stories from the edge)
Par Laura Scandiffio. 2003
From getaway gladiators to runaway slaves, from the endless Sahara to the impassable Bastille, here are ten nail-biting tales of…
escape. Read how six Americans, caught in the 1979 uprising in Iran, found protection at the Canadian embassy, and later, disguised as Canadians, were able to flee the country. Discover Lady Nithsdale's ruse to free her husband from the impenetrable Tower of London in 1716, fall into Douglas Bader's harrowing escape from a plummeting Spitfire in World War II, or hold your breath as two families drift over the Berlin Wall in a homemade hot-air balloon. Grades 5-8. 2003.God's guidance: a slow & certain light
Par Elisabeth Elliot. 1997
This is a practical book to confirm and inspire your continued faith. Come to God for the big and little…
answers in life and it will show you how you can draw closer to God and walk confidently in his light. 1997.First dive to shark dive
Par Peter Lourie. 2011
Every day deserves a chance: Wake Up To The Gift Of 24 Hours
Par Max Lucado. 2007
David Thompson (The Canadians)
Par James K Smith. 1975
Young David Thompson trapped for the Hudson's Bay Company during the late 1700s. In 1789, he met Philip Turnor who…
had been hired to map a route to Athabasca. Turnor taught him mathematics and astronomy, thus starting Thompson on his way to being an explorer, surveyor and map maker. Grades 5-8. 1975.Charles A. Lindbergh: a human hero
Par James Giblin. 1997
A portrait of the aviation hero who in 1927 made the first nonstop transatlantic flight. Traces his daredevil youth, his…
early days of flying, his family life and the tragic kidnapping of his son, his isolationist stand in World War II, and his later life. Grades 4-7. 1997.Amelia lost: the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart
Par Candace Fleming. 2011
Biography of pilot Amelia Earhart offers an account of her attempt to circumnavigate the globe - a journey that ended…
when she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in July 1937. Discusses Earhart’s adventurous nature, the difficulties of long-distance flight, and the lack of navigational equipment aboard her plane. For grades 4-7. 2011.Stories from Adam and Eve to Ezekiel: retold from the Bible
Par Celia Barker Lottridge. 2004
32 ancient stories retold from the Hebrew Bible. Author Lottridge slips additional information in that makes the stories clearer, such…
as when discussing the relationship of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, she notes, "at that time many men had more than one wife." Includes the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain killing Abel, Jacob tricking his father and brother, two versions of the creation of humans (as in Genesis), and many more of the familiar Biblical characters, both weak and strong. Grades 4-7. 2004.