juvenile literature

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The Wright brothers

they gave us wings
1985
Recounts the story of the two bicycle makers from Dayton, Ohio, and their successful attempts to build a flying machine.

The value of leadership

the story of Winston Churchill
1987
Follows the life of the English politician, whose strong leadership brought him success and world-wide admiration.

The value of compassion

the story of Florence Nightingale
1986
The story of the English girl who became a famous nurse, emphasizing the role of compassion in her dedication to the alleviation of suffering.

The value of charity

the story of Paul-Emile Lger
1983
A biography describing the charitable works of Father Leger, a Canadian missionary who became a Cardinal in the Catholic Church and travelled to Cameroon to work among the lepers and physically handicapped.

Stonewall Jackson

loved in the South, admired in the North
1989
A biography of the Confederate general who gained the nickname Stonewall for his stand at the first battle of Bull Run during the Civil War.

Someone awesome

1995
Provides answers, based on Biblical references, to a variety of questions about God and Jesus Christ.

Samuel Francis Smith

my country 'tis of thee
1987
Traces the life of the Baptist clergyman and poet who wrote the words to the patriotic song, "My Country 'Tis of Thee.".

Robert E. Lee, Christian general & gentleman

1977
A biography of the leader of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.

Peggy Fleming

cameo of a champion
1978
A biography of the figure skater who was the only American to win a gold medal at the 1968 winter Olympics and the youngest skater to be inducted into skating's Hall of Fame in 1975.

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