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There once was a little dog named Tray. He lived in England with his owner, Mary Ann Anning. Besides Mary Ann, Tray loved one other thing: He loved to dig for dinosaur bones. Together he and Mary Ann found small bones, big bones, and even entire skeletons People came from all around the world to see the bones they found. This is the honestly true story of Tray, the dog that dug for dinosaurs.

WINNER OF CHRISTIANITY TODAY'S 2021 BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH Women of Fearless Faith Meet women who have used their God-given talents to live out their faith to the fullest. They come from a variety of backgrounds, eras, and ethnicities, but each one has answered the Lord’s call on their life in bold and innovative ways. Children of all ages will be inspired by the stories ofCorrie ten Boom—activist, author, and Holocaust survivorLaurie Hernandez—gymnast who won both gold and silver medals in her sportFlorence Nightingale—health care reformerMadeline L’Engle—author of children’s literatureKatherine Johnson—trailblazing NASA mathematician These and the 45 other female spiritual role models featured in this book have made a profound impact on the world around them, and in many cases changed the course of history. Strong, smart, and sometimes outspoken, these women are tremendous examples of God’s love in action. These inspiring profiles will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to discover their own gifts and how they can use them to glorify God.

Men of Fearless Faith Meet men who have used their God-given talents to live out their faith to the fullest. They come from a variety of backgrounds, eras, and ethnicities, but each one has answered the Lord’s call on their life in bold and innovative ways. Children of all ages will be inspired by the stories of C.S. Lewis—professor and author of the influential Chronicles of Narnia seriesZhang Boli—Chinese dissident, journalist, and Christian pastorRichard Allen—former slave and founder of the African Methodist Episcopal ChurchTim Tebow—athlete, Heisman trophy winner, and outspoken follower of ChristFather Damien—priest who dedicated his life to helping lepers in Hawaii These and the 45 other defenders of the faith featured in this book have made a profound impact on the world around them, and in many cases changed the course of history. Strong, smart, and sometimes outspoken, these men are tremendous examples of God’s love in action. These inspiring profiles will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to discover their own gifts and how they can use them to glorify God.

This colorful book introduces children to 50 ordinary men and women who God gifted with extraordinary courage to accomplish incredible things. Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, easy-to-read chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God. As boys and girls read these captivating accounts, they will learn to love God more intentionally, and they will begin to believe that the Lord will equip them with courage when they need it the most.

Little ones will learn about ten daring women of God who risked their reputations and lives to stand up against oppression and to help those in need. This colorful board book introduces children to real-life superheroes who used their God-given talents, along with unrivaled courage and conviction, to stand up against racial injustice, rescue the oppressed, and live out their faith in incredible ways. Mini-bios on brave woman, such as Corrie ten Boom, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks, will inspire little ones to develop a heart of empathy and love for others at an early age. How will your child change the world someday?

This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that created them.; This new volume in Lucent's Mythology and Culture Worldwide series looks at the mythology of the Norse culture, and explains how the beliefs, values, and experiences of that culture are represented in its treasured stories. Tales covered include creation; This new series from Lucent Books is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies. These books will explain how mythology reflects the culture that created it. Each volume focuses on one cultur

Meet the real-life dog who dug up dinosaur bones in this adorable nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read. There once was a little dog named Tray. He lived in England with his owner, Mary Ann Anning. Tray loved to dig for dinosaur bones. Together, he and Mary Ann found small bones, big bones, and even entire skeletons People came from all around the world to see the bones they found.

Show Stopper is book # 5 in the Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm fiction series. When veterinarian Harriet Bailey's grandfather passes away, she accepts his bequest and follows her heart--with God's gentle guidance--across the ocean to the charming town of White Church Bay in Yorkshire, England. Old Doc Bailey left Harriet not only a sprawling historic estate but also the Cobble Hill Farm Vet Clinic in the hope that she would continue his legacy. You will be captivated, just like Harriet, as she takes long walks along country paths, marvels at the gardens surrounding each cottage, and wanders through the ruins of old stone castles. Through the caring locals she meets and the precious animals in her care, she confirms that she is right where she belongs--especially when people and pets alike bring her mysteries from today and yesterday to solve As Harriet Bailey is examining Petey, a charming Scottish terrier, she learns about the world of dog shows from his owner, Gwen. Amazed at the commitment and dedication it takes to compete in such an event, she wishes them luck in their upcoming major London competition. But when Harriet receives a frantic call from Gwen, she learns that Petey is missing and that Gwen is convinced someone stole the prize pup Could someone be trying to prevent Petey from participating in the dog show? Harriet will pull out all the stops to help Gwen find her pet before the big day. Petey's disappearance is not the only mystery Harriet has to solve. When Detective Constable Van Worthington discovers an old dog collar with a medal for canine gallantry attached, he brings it to her. Harriet sets out to discover the story behind the medal and its strange and fascinating journey to White Church Bay. Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm brings you everything you want in a great cozy mystery: page-turning plots, hidden secrets from the past, faith-filled characters, clean, wholesome stories, and the heartwarming, fun antics of animals with a knack for sniffing out--and digging up--clues When veterinarian Harriet Bailey's grandfather passes away, she accepts his bequest and follows her heart--with God's gentle guidance--across the ocean to the charming town of White Church Bay in Yorkshire, England. Old Doc Bailey left Harriet not only a sprawling historic estate but also the Cobble Hill Farm Vet Clinic in the hope that she would continue his legacy. You'll be captivated, just like Harriet, as she takes long walks along country paths, marvels at the gardens surrounding each cottage, and wanders through the ruins of old stone castles. Through the caring locals she meets and the precious animals in her care, she confirms that she is right where she belongs--especially when people and pets alike bring her mysteries from today and yesterday to solve

La deg inspirere av femti fryktløse kvinner som har brukt sine gudgitte evner til å leve ut sin tro. Hverdagsheltene i denne boka er eksempler på Guds kjærlighet i praksis. De er helhjertede kristne kvinner som er lys og salt i sin verden. De har alle gjort en forskjell og satt dype spor. Deres historier vil inspirere deg til å modig forandre din verden! I boken møter du blant annet: CORRIE TEN BOOM - hjalp mange jøder å unnslippe holocaust, kom levende fra et opphold i en konsentrasjonsleir og delte evangeliet om Jesu tilgivelse og nåde over hele verden. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE - opplevde som tenåring at Gud kalte henne til tjeneste. Hun ble en pioner innen moderne sykepleie, reddet mange soldaters liv, startet en av de første medisinske høyskolene i verden og skrev mange fagbøker. LISE WENCHE KARLSEN - Lise ønsket seg skilsmisse, men hun og ektemannen Ludvig ble ikke skilt, de ble «frelst og fri». Sammen startet ekteparet et banebrytende arbeid for rusmisbrukere i Norge! ANNIE SKAU BERNTSEN - tok sykepleierutdannelse og fikk et tydelig kall til å bli misjonær i Kina. Hun jobbet mange år i Kina og startet også sykehuset Håpets Havn i Hong Kong. Hun regnes som en bauta i norsk misjonshistorie. CHRISTINE CAINE - en vanskelig barndom ga motivasjon og drivkraft til å starte A21, en organisasjon som jobber for å hjelpe ofre for menneskehandel.