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Bigger Hearts for His Glory - History
Bigger Hearts for His Glory uses A First Book in American
History, Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans, The Story of the
Wright Brothers and Their Sister, and Journeys in Time to give a
biographical overview of American history from 1500's-1970. Using this
approach students will be inspired by stories of American heroes and be led to
see God's providence in the history of our nation. The biographical focus
gives a different view of American history from Beyond Little Hearts for His
Glory. It is important for students to be familiar with some of the
famous (and not so famous) Americans that are a part of our heritage.
These stories provide the focus for the "Learning Through
History" part of the daily plans.
A First Book in American History
ISBN 0-9652735-4-7
$19.95
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Edward Eggleston had a simple goal when writing history texts
for children: make history interesting. Make it interesting because
a child remembers what captivates him. A child is fascinated above
all by people, Eggleston reasoned. So in his history texts Eggleston
draws a picture of the development of the United States using the
stories of the living and breathing Americans who made it all
happen - men and women like Henry Hudson, Myles Standish, Benjamin
Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Morse, and
Abraham Lincoln.
Children learn even more valuable lessons as they absorb history
through biography. They learn virtue and good conduct by osmosis.
How better to illustrate perseverance than with the stories of
Columbus and the other explorers? What finer way to teach patience,
honor and selfless public spirit than with the life of George
Washington? How better to portray the value of diligent study, hard
work, and simplicity of character than with the life of Abraham
Lincoln?
The faults as well as the virtues of the persons whose lives are
described will allow you opportunities to encourage right moral
judgments.
A First Book in American History captures the imagination,
makes children proud of their heritage, and teaches virtue by
example.
With a copyright of 1889, the text is in public domain. We carry the
hardcover version of this classic in our Economy Package. You can
also view the text online here:
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/t/text/text-idx?c=nietz;cc=nietz;view=toc;idno=00ABY5325m
You can also print the text here:
http://www.franciacenter.net/html/firsthistory.html
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Stories of
Great Americans
(Taken from the preface of the book . . .)
ISBN 780965273527
$14.95
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America's heroes come to life for children thanks to this 1895 classic by
Edward Eggleston. Edward Eggleston captures
America's heritage in the best way possible for children: with
imaginative stories about great Americans. Stories written at a time
when Americans wanted their children to be proud of their country.
Stories that bring the people and the times to life. Stories
designed to give hours of reading pleasure.
The 52 chapters here include stories about war heroes, statesmen,
explorers, inventors, writers, artists, scientists, and just plain
ordinary people who made a difference. The lives of these men and
women wonderfully illustrate the virtues children need to learn.
(Virtues like courage, unselfishness, honesty, patience, ingenuity,
kindness, independence, and perseverance.)
You get stories about great American men and women like . . .
Daniel Boone * Francis Scott Key * George Washington * Eliza Lucas *
Marquette * Benjamin West * George Rogers Clark * Daniel Webster *
William Penn * Louisa May Alcott * Charles Goodyear * Kit Carson *
Thomas Jefferson * Benezet * Robert Fulton * Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow * Thomas Smith * Horace Greeley * Lewis and Clark *
General Marion * Benjamin Franklin * plus over a dozen more!
For children - even for adults - Edward Eggleston's writing
nourishes a love and appreciation of America and the people who made
it great.
Since this book was first published in 1895, the text is in public
domain. We sell the hardcover version of this classic in our Economy
Package. You can also view the text online or print it here:
http://www.mainlesson.com/displayauthor.php?author=eggleston
You can also download the e-book here:
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/10070
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The Story of
the Wright
Brothers and Their Sister
(Taken from the preface . . .
by Michael J. McHugh -2005)
ISBN 1-930092-33-4
$6.95
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 The Story of the Wright
Brothers and their Sister is a wonderful example of how
Almighty God chooses to use the foolish things of this world to
confound the wise. It is nothing short of a miracle that the two
sons of a little known Christian minister, experienced only in
bicycle repair and largely self-educated, would be responsible for
unlocking the secrets of flight to a waiting world.
It should come as no surprise, however, that these simple and quiet
young men did not achieve their success alone. They had the constant
support of loving parents and a caring sister, and above all they
had the help of the Lord.
Young people need to understand that God can and does bless the
efforts of humble and industrious people, young and old alike. The
Wright brothers were committed to being useful; they dared to live
their God-given dreams even in the midst of public ridicule and
financial poverty. They discovered the great thrill of overcoming
trials and problems through humble, childlike faith and
determination.
May the following story inspire all of God's children to dare great
exploits for the glory of Jesus Christ and the good of mankind.
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 Brave the Atlantic with the Pilgrims. Drag cannons across the icy Hudson
for George Washington and meet the West with Lewis and Clark. Travel
the Santa Fe Trail in a covered wagon and barnstorm the continent in
a single-engine plane. Journeys in Time takes you on twenty
journeys that have shaped our national past, allowing you to follow
in the footsteps of the real people who made American history.
Journeys in Time weaves together true stories, maps, and
pictures to tell the stories of history in its own way. On each 2
page spread you can use the maps to trace a route, understand the
shape of the land, and see a true story unfold around the map.
This is a delightful resource that makes history come alive and
helps us understand that history is a journey.
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