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Twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has brains, friends, and a bright future. Then Mao Zedong launches China’s infamous Cultural Revolution. Soon school is suspended and students are getting caught up in the fervor of Mao’s extreme politics. When Ji-li’s family is accused of capitalist crimes, all of her beautiful dreams burst like soap bubbles. Because Ji-li’s grandfather was a landlord, her family is harassed and humiliated. Their home is searched, and they live in constant fear. Nonetheless, Ji-li remains loyal to her beloved Chairman Mao....

The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. The book concludes with ten important lessons readers can learn from the Puritans and study questions to help them retain these fascinating stories and assist them in applying the lessons to their lives.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson became the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2019. It was only his second year in the league. Listeners will learn how Jackson overcame a difficult childhood and went on to become one of the NFL’s rising stars and the youngest quarterback to ever start in a playoff game!

Irenaeus is remembered for his work in helping the church to preserve the faith handed on by the apostles and to defend it when it was attacked. In this simply written book, Simonetta Carr shows young listeners the difficulties the early church faced and how Irenaeus taught Christians to discern truth from error by listening to the Bible. To Christians, the lessons Irenaeus taught are as important today as they were in his time.

Sir Isaac Newton changed the world with his many discoveries and inventions about mathematics, science, optics, and physics. Although he was brilliant, Newton felt no need to publish his ideas or to inform his fellow scientists of the amazing discoveries he made. Because of this, his discoveries were often disputed. Despite the controversy that often surrounded him, Newton made astounding advances in his efforts to understand how nature worked. His legacy lives on through inventions such as microscopes, eyeglasses, telescopes, and cameras.

Perfect for Christian homeschool families seeking to inspire a heart for missions and a deeper trust in God’s providence. Invite your middle and high school students to step into the adventurous lives of faithful men and women who dedicated everything to proclaiming Christ to the nations. Missionaries for Christ, part of the inspiring Legends of Faith series by homeschool author Marilyn Boyer, shares the remarkable true stories of those who answered God’s call to go—no matter the cost.

Meet Marie Curie. Shy and reserved, she loved science more than anything else in the world. But she lived at a time when women couldn't be scientists. Marie followed her passion and is now remembered for her game-changing discoveries. But while she tinkered away with test tubes and experimented with a glow-in-the-dark chemical elements, Marie became a mother. Irene and Eve grew up to be fiercely independent and determined women just like their mother, and had many adventures of their own.

Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints is a children's book about people of diverse faiths working for more love and justice in their corners of the world, even when that means rocking the religious boat. This audiobook is read by the author, Daneen Akers, and includes the stories of women, LGBTQ, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color who are too often written out of religious narratives. Hear the engaging profiles of people from different faiths and different eras whose stories inspire, educate, challenge, and encourage us all.

Take a crash course in the social justice issues that keep the United States from realizing its promise of equality! This civil rights book for kids is simultaneously a guide for parents and educators who worry about broaching the topics of racism, discrimination, and prejudice. Civil Rights Then and Now: A Timeline of the Fight for Equality in America presents the listener with facts, biographies, and landmark supreme court cases in an easily digestible manner and within a historical context.

Inspirational Football Stories for Young Readers: True Tales to Motivate and Astonish Young Football Fans by Bradford M. Smith is an engaging and inspiring collection crafted specifically for young sports enthusiasts and aspiring athletes. This book dives deep into the remarkable lives of legendary NFL players who transformed challenges into opportunities, setbacks into comebacks, and dreams into reality.

Step up to the plate and prepare to be inspired by the extraordinary stories of baseball’s greatest champions! Bradford M. Smith's "Inspirational Baseball Stories for Young Readers: Baseball Champions!" is more than a collection of sports legends—it's a powerful exploration of perseverance, courage, teamwork, and integrity. Perfectly crafted for young readers, this captivating book brings to life the incredible journeys of baseball heroes who changed the game—and history.

Are you searching for the perfect hockey book for kids filled with real-life sports heroes, powerful life lessons, and motivational messages? Inspirational Hockey Stories for Young Readers is a must-have for every young sports fan, athlete, parent, or coach who values the power of perseverance, courage, and teamwork. This engaging, action-packed collection of true hockey stories introduces readers to legendary figures like Wayne Gretzky, Hayley Wickenheiser, Sidney Crosby, Willie O’Ree, Mario Lemieux, Jarome Iginla, and P.K. Subban.

Unlock the Secrets Behind Basketball’s Greatest Legends and Inspire Your Own Journey! Basketball isn't just about skill—it's about courage, perseverance, and heart. Discover the extraordinary journeys of the NBA’s greatest stars, and uncover how these remarkable athletes rose from humble beginnings to legendary status, overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges along the way.

From Jack Nicklaus's legendary grit to Tiger Woods’s incredible comeback and Ben Hogan's heroic return after a near-fatal accident, this book offers a front-row seat to the determination, perseverance, and heart that define the greatest names in golf. Each chapter highlights a different golfing icon, exploring the ups, downs, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped their journeys to success.

Inspire the Next Generation of Soccer Stars! Do your kids dream of scoring the winning goal? Are they passionate about soccer and love hearing stories of real-life heroes who never gave up? This book is the perfect fuel for their fire. Inspirational Soccer Stories for Young Readers brings to life the extraordinary journeys of the world’s most iconic soccer legends—told in a way that young listeners can connect with, learn from, and be inspired by.

Inspiration. Perseverance. Champions. Discover the untold stories and defining moments of tennis legends in Inspirational Tennis Stories for Young Readers — a motivational collection of true tales that go beyond the tennis court to reveal the heart, grit, and humanity of the world’s greatest players. This engaging and empowering book is crafted especially for kids ages 8–14 who love tennis, sports, or simply stories of real-life heroes who overcame incredible odds to reach greatness.

"All the world's a stage," William Shakespeare wrote. More than 400 years later, stages around the world still show Shakespeare's plays. But who was William Shakespeare? And what makes his plays so great?

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about President Barack Obama! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Barack Obama--the 44th President of the United States and the country's first...

The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform.

“Atatürk, küçük Ülkü’yü çok seviyordu. Sabah uyanır uyanmaz, Ülkü’yü soruyor, çağrılmasını istiyordu. Onunla uzun uzun sohbet ediyor, şakalaşıyor, birlikte çeşitli oyunlar oynuyorlardı. Bir sabah Ülkü, Atatürk’ün uyanmasını beklerken onun kahverengi ayakkabılarını siyaha boyamasın mı? Atatürk bunu görünce ne yaptı dersiniz? Çocukların ve çocuklarla birlikte büyüklerin ilgiyle okuyacağı gerçek bir öykü...”