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Sonlight F includes: History / Bible / Literature.

Various musical styles, beautifully arranged for children's voices using orchestral and ethnic instruments. Includes all the Scripture verses in the Bible F program.

Why does God allow bad things to happen? Did Jesus really come back from the dead? Can I have doubts about the Bible and still be a Christian? Single-volume book by author Lee Strobel includes three Case for Kids titles (The Case for Faith, Case for a Creator and Case for Christ). A great tool for families to explore and discuss challenging questions of the faith.

"Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" provides a fast, clear and fun explanation of basic economics.

Davis. Seventeen chapters tell true stories of God at work in Iran. One man overcome by the kindness of a missionary; another stopped by a vision of men in blue; one grew weary of his own religion; one found a strange book in a library; one saw a man named Jesus in a dream. All of them eventually came to Jesus Christ for His full and free salvation, becoming missionaries to their own people. Marvelous.

Concise statistical summary of the spiritual condition of 100 of the world's largest and most spiritually needy cities.

At last! A digest-sized book to replace The World Book Encyclopedia! Interesting articles on various non-Western cultures. Includes maps and color illustrations.

The thrilling story of William Carey, pioneer missionary to India and the "father of modern missions."

A millworker, Mary Slessor became a pioneer missionary in Africa, not only teaching people about Christ, but helping to put an end to twin-killings and other brutal practices.

Hudson Taylor was only 21 when he sailed from England. He had already learned he could trust God with the last coin in his pocket; he would need that faith as he set out to evangelize the Chinese. A thrilling true story of daring, danger and dependence on God.

Born in Hiroshima in 1943, Sadako was the star of her school's running team, until the dizzy spells started and she was forced to face the hardest race of her life, the race against time.

Young Minli lives in the Valley of Fruitless Mountain, where she and her parents spend their days working hard in the fields. One day, Minli embarks on a quest to find wisdom outside of the village and help her struggling family. This tale of Chinese folklore mixed with fantasy tells of adventure, friendship and courage.

In 13th-century Mongolia, soldiers from the great Kublai Khan's army invade Oyuna's village to steal horses and gather new soldiers. In hopes of restoring her family's honor and staying with her faithful mare, the crippled Oyuna disguises herself as a boy and joins the soldiers horseback on their quest. Oyuna's journey will change her life forever.

Nya walks eight hours every day to fetch water for her family. Salva walks away from his war-torn village. He is a "lost boy" refugee, destined to cover Africa on foot, searching for his family and safety. As their stories of Sudan converge, Salva decides to return to his homeland and help his people, because even in a troubled country, determined survivors may press on and find hope.

Blume. Lonely 11-year-old Cornelia surrounds herself with dictionaries and other books to isolate herself from the outside world. But when a glamorous neighbor named Virginia Somerset moves next door, Cornelia discovers that the world is a much more exciting place than she had originally thought. An unforgettable story of friendship and adventure that takes readers around the world and back again. Absolutely outstanding. One of my favorites.

ALA Notable Book. Five traditional Nigerian tales retold and beautifully illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings.

Jiro, son of a starving puppet maker in 18th Century Japan, runs away from home to apprentice himself to the master of the Hanaza puppet theater ... and finds himself in the midst of a Robin Hood intrigue.

A talking horse and a servant boy share an adventurous and dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading barbarians.

Touching story of a young girl and her brother who set out to find their mother "somewhere" in the city of Johannesburg.

An award winning story of a young boy who lived in China during the perilous 1920s.

A true-to-life Arabic fairy tale about a poor girl who makes good through hard work, diligence . . . and brains.

Multiple award-winner. The loving memories of the author's childhood in a Vietnamese hamlet.

Award-winning collection of poems presents everyday objects in a thought-provoking new light.

Momo, a young Tibetan girl, chases the man who stole her Lhasa terrier--from high in the Himalayas to the Bengal plains and the city of Calcutta.

Another one of our family's favorites, Shadow Spinner tells a plausible "story behind the story" of Scheherazade, the woman who saved her own life and the lives of all the women of Persia by telling stories to the Sultan, night after night, for 1001 nights.

The inspiring and challenging story of Mother Teresa who, for more than 40 years sought to be "the arms of Christ" to the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta.

A legendary adventure story of how Mafatu, the son of the Great Chief of Hibueru, a Polynesian people, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isn't a coward.

When Naima's parents cannot afford to pay her school fees anymore, she faces hard realities about limitations placed on girls in modern Bangladeshi society. "Rickshaw Girl" is a wonderful story of courage and an intriguing look at microfinance options for women in developing countries today. Beautiful charcoal illustrations throughout.

Ten-year-old Sasha Zaichik has known the laws of the Soviet Young Pioneers since the age of six:

Beloved author Carol Kendall (The Gammage Cup), with Yao-Wen Li, sought Chinese stories that they liked. The twenty-four tales they came up with span from the Warring States period (480 BC) through various dynasties (Han, Chin, Ming, Ching), up to the present. This intriguing collection of parables, folktales, and fables includes many literary styles. Some are complex, and others as brief as a joke. Come enjoy the wit, cleverness, and down-to-earth wisdom of the Chinese people in this choice selection.

It's the Chinese Year of the Dog, and as Pacy celebrates with her family, she finds out that this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." Universal themes of friendship, family, and finding one's passion in life make this novel appealing to readers of all backgrounds.

An upper-middle class, white American boy is brought face-to-face with the values, beauty--and challenge--of living among another people: the Eskimos of Barrow, Alaska.

Young-sup and Kee-sup are brothers in Korea in 1473.

A Japanese boy must face life after escaping a tidal wave that destroys his family and village.

A little cat and his master, a compassionate artist, bring about a special Buddhist miracle. Written from a Buddhist perspective.

One of the best-loved children's books of all time. "Answers" such questions as how the camel got its hump and the elephant his trunk.

Farmer. Newbery Honor. After running away to escape an unwanted marriage, Nhamo must find her inner courage to ensure her survival of the dangerous adventure ahead.

Whelan. In Leningrad in 1941, Georgi and his family prepare for Hitler's troops to invade. Troops go to the front; Mama goes, as a nurse, to help. His sister travels with the Hermitage's paintings to a safe holding. And Georgi stays and helps with the transport across Lake Ladoga to keep the people in the city alive. A vivid portrayal of life under siege. Beautiful.

A winning story of an Arabian horse from North Africa and his adventures in France and England.

Whelan. Living in Leningrad in 1991, Tanya's parents must work hard to feed their family. With the Soviet Union on the cusp of enormous change, there is plenty of politics to discuss. Tanya, a young dancer with the Kirov Ballet, considers defecting, as her friend encourages her, when the company goes to Paris.

Classic story of adventure.

The author worked on the edge of the Saudi Arabian desert in the 1970s.

A touching story about a Chinese boy who fails his fishing village's traditional test of manhood. Will he ever find a place in society considering his fear of the sea?

A fictional story of Matteo Ricci, the first Roman Catholic ambassador to enter China.

An Anglo Australian girl finds herself thrown into contact with an aboriginal girl of the same age who has no use for Anglos. The culture shock for both girls is great, but they come to trust one another by pursuing a common goal in an exciting adventure.

Fascinating historical fiction that closely follows the truth about a brave 15-year-old Japanese fisherman, Manjiro Nakahama, who is shipwrecked far off the coast of Japan, is brought to the United States, and, upon returning home, paves the way for Commodore Perry's successful "opening of Japan" to the United States in 1853.

When Liyana's father decides to move his contemporary Arab-American family from St. Louis to Jerusalem, Liyana's life turns upside down. Liyana is an outsider who doesn't understand the culture around her. Then she befriends a Jewish boy (a friendship silently forbidden in that land), and things really start to get interesting.

British East Africa (today's Kenya) is the only home Rachel Sheridan has ever known. But when influenza strikes down her missionary parents in 1919, she is left vulnerable prey to her family's wicked British neighbors. Rachel's wit, spirit and courage help her press through trials and cling to hope.

How can a lie be beautiful? Set in India during Partition (when Pakistan became a separate nation), 13-year-old Bilal is dealing with the impending death of his father. He wants his father to die in peace, without knowing about the upheaval all around. An engaging story in a vivid setting at a unique time.