Library – Ebooks

Exploring the World of eBooks
Whether you’re gearing up for a book report or simply looking for a captivating read, eBooks offer a wide range of genres and topics to explore. The digital realm of literature has expanded access to countless stories and subjects, making it easier than ever to find something that piques your interest.
Tips for Choosing the Right eBook
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Identify Your Interests: Consider what topics or genres you enjoy most.
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Read Reviews: Look for recommendations and reviews from other readers to gauge the book’s popularity and quality.
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Sample Before You Buy: Many platforms offer free samples, allowing you to preview a book before purchasing.
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Explore New Authors: Don’t be afraid to try books by new or lesser-known authors; you might find a hidden gem.
Conclusion
The world of eBooks is vast and varied, offering something for every reader. Whether you’re looking to complete a book report or simply escape into a different world, eBooks provide endless possibilities for exploration and enjoyment. So, dive into the digital library and discover your next favorite read today!
Ebooks by Grade Level
Third through Fifth Grade

Choosing the Right Books for Third through Fifth Graders
Fostering a love for reading in children between third and fifth grade can be a rewarding journey that impacts their lifelong relationship with books. At this age, children are full of curiosity and imagination, eager to dive into new stories and explore different worlds. Here are some tips and recommendations to guide you in selecting the perfect books for the young readers in your life.
Tips for Selecting Books
Consider Interests and Hobbies
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Align with Interests: Choose books that align with the child’s current interests or hobbies. Whether it’s animals, space, sports, or fantasy, finding a topic they are passionate about can spark excitement.
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Explore New Genres: Encourage them to explore new genres or subjects to broaden their horizons and introduce them to different storytelling styles.
Assess Reading Level
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Appropriate Difficulty: Select books that match the child’s reading level but also offer a slight challenge to promote growth. Books that are too easy may lead to boredom, while those that are too difficult can cause frustration.
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Series Books: Consider series books which often provide a sense of achievement and anticipation for the next installment.
Diverse Perspectives
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Inclusion of Diverse Voices: Choose books that offer diverse perspectives and narratives. This helps children develop empathy and understanding of different cultures and experiences.
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Role Models and Characters: Look for stories with relatable characters who overcome challenges, which can inspire and motivate young readers.
Encouraging a Reading Habit
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Create a Reading Nook: Set up a cozy and inviting space dedicated to reading. This can encourage children to see reading as a fun and relaxing activity.
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Regular Reading Time: Establish a daily reading time to help make it a routine. This could be before bed or after school.
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Discussion and Engagement: Discuss the books with them, ask questions, and encourage them to share their thoughts. This can enhance comprehension and make reading a shared activity.
By thoughtfully selecting books that cater to their interests and reading level while also introducing them to new ideas and cultures, you can help nurture a lifelong love for reading in third through fifth graders.
Sixth through Eighth Grade

Second Grade Program Overview
Our Second Grade Program is thoughtfully crafted for children aged seven to eight years old. This comprehensive curriculum is designed to enhance students’ understanding across various subjects while fostering growth in their language arts and math skills.
Social Studies
Second-grade social studies introduce children to fundamental concepts that lay the groundwork for a deeper understanding of their world:
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State and Federal Governments: Students explore the structure and functions of government at both state and national levels, gaining a basic understanding of how these entities serve the public.
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Basic Economic Principles: An introduction to essential economic concepts such as goods and services, needs and wants, and simple financial literacy helps students grasp the basics of economics.
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Cultural Awareness: Exposure to diverse cultures and histories aims to foster empathy and a global understanding, encouraging students to appreciate the rich tapestry of human experiences.
Science
The science curriculum is crafted to ignite curiosity and foster a love for exploration, allowing second-grade students to engage with the world around them:
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Energy and Force: Students learn about basic physics concepts such as different types of energy and the effects of force.
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Simple Machines: Exploration of tools and devices like levers and pulleys illustrates how simple machines make work easier.
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Matter: Children investigate different states of matter and their properties, building a foundation in chemistry.
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Astronomy and Meteorology: An introduction to the solar system and weather patterns expands their understanding of our planet and beyond.
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Geology and Nature Study: Students investigate earth materials, landforms, and the importance of environmental conservation, nurturing a respect for nature.
Language Arts and Math Skills
Our program places a continued emphasis on developing language arts and math skills:
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Language Arts: This includes activities such as picture study, memorization, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary development, observation, reading poems and psalms, letter writing, and creative writing. These activities work collectively towards mastering reading and grammar, as well as the mechanics of communication and writing.
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Math: Building on foundational skills in addition and subtraction (including carrying and borrowing), understanding numbers up to 100, simple fractions, word problems, skip counting, measurements in inches/feet, perimeter calculations, currency (dollars and cents), temperature, interpreting graphs, and understanding weights and liquid measures. The curriculum also touches on seasons, geography, and the importance of family.
Program Materials
To support a robust educational experience, many of the items included in this package are non-consumable. These resources—such as textbooks, science kits, and educational games—are designed to provide hands-on learning experiences and can be used for multiple years or shared among students.
This carefully curated program aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that caters to the developmental needs of second-grade students, preparing them for future academic success.
Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible
Lead your child into a lifetime love of the Bible with this colorful storybook. With nearly 300 beautiful two-page illustrations to capture even the youngest child’s imagination and heart, this vast collection of the Bible’s most-loved stories is just right for sharing together or reading alone throughout the day.
The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible is the perfect picture and storybook for young ones and an ideal first reader your children will treasure.
Math Lessons for a Living Education
Book 2 follows the adventures of Charlie and Charlotte once they have returned home from their grandparent’s farm. Using the same format as Book 1, Book 2 content teaches addition and subtraction (including carrying & borrowing), numbers to 100, simple fractions, word problems, skip counting, inches/feet, perimeter, dollars/cents, temperature, graphs, pounds/ounces, liquid measure, and a bit about the seasons, geography, and love of family.
My Story 2 – My Country My World
My Story level two continues with a journey around the world, and lays a foundation for understanding state and federal governments, basic economic principles, and more. Four global quests included.
Lays a foundation for God’s love as students learn about his world. Starts with an understanding of the family from the Book of Genesis, Eden, Noah’s family, the Tower of Babel, and beyond. Helps children create a map of their homes and neighborhood so they can better understand a world map. Covers topics and interesting insights like toys and inventions through history, words from around the world, and homes in every shape and size, all while helping children journal their own story.
Pentime Transition
Pentime Transition reviews manuscript for 35 pages and then jumps into cursive handwriting for the remaining 60 pages of the book, where students learn the strokes for individual cursive letters and practice connecting them.
Language Lessons for a Living Education 2
Developing early reading and narration skills, by the end of the course, students should be able to comfortably write up to three sentences at a time.
This curriculum incorporates picture study, memorization, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, observation, poems, psalms, letters, and practical application through creative writing all working towards the mastery of reading and grammar, as well as the mechanics of communication and writing. Equivalent to a second grade level.
Adventures in the Physical World – Level 2 (Let’s Talk Science)
Adventures in the Physical World is an early elementary science curriculum designed to instill a love for science and bring the Bible to life. Through hands-on investigations and biblically inspired stories, students will explore and experience God’s fascinating world as they study energy, force, simple machines, matter, astronomy, meteorology, and geology. Their faith will grow as they discover they learn that science supports what they read in the Bible.
Adventures in the Physical World is hands-on fun, easy to prepare for, and it will encourage your student’s curiosity! Second-grade-level students can complete the lessons in approximately 20 minutes. This one-year course is designed to be studied three times a week.
Paint Your Own Solar System Mobile
This Solar System Mobile Wood Craft & Paint Kit is made of real wood, and includes everything you need to create a beautiful work of art! The Solar System Mobile Wood Craft & Paint Kit is the perfect gift for every art-loving kid! It includes 8 wood planets, 1 wood sun, 1 wood hanger, 5 yards of cord, 1 non-toxic glow-in-the-dark paint, 1 non-toxic metallic silver paint, 6 non-toxic acrylic paint tubs, 2 artist-quality paintbrushes, 9 Labels, and 1 instruction sheet.
SET Game
More flexible than attribute blocks! More fun than Venn diagrams! It’s fast-paced. It’s challenging! It’s…fun! There are no turns, no waiting – the quickest to deduce a logical set wins the point. There is no age advantage; your children can beat you if their visual perception is sharper than yours. Even when played alone, the game is a mental challenge. With opponents, the heat is on! MENSA chose this game as a top mind game in 1991 – chosen for originality, intellectual challenge, aesthetics, quality, and longevity (you won’t quickly tire of this game!).
Steel Bar Magnet – Red/Blue (3″ x 0.5″ x 0.19″) Pair
These bars are useful for student demonstrations, plotting magnetic fields, etc. They are made from magnetic steel strips. Each bar is painted red/blue and stamped with N and S to indicate north and south poles.
• Supplied in pairs with cardboard separator and plated soft iron keepers
Art with a Purpose 2
Art is not just about creating visually appealing images; it can be a powerful tool for learning and expression. In “Art with a Purpose 2,” we’ll explore activities that focus on simple coloring skills, cutting, pasting, and basic perspective drawing. These activities can enhance creativity, improve fine motor skills, and introduce foundational art concepts.
Stem Explorations: Gears Building Set
This set includes 140+ parts for a single child or team of 2 children to build 3 unique geared models: a Crank Fan, a Car Window, and an Egg Beater. Once built, a downloadable booklet guides students through 3 hands-on, inquiry-based experiments on each of the models. Students will learn about gear configurations, gear ratios, rotational speed, mechanical advantage, and more!
Abraham Lincoln/D’Aulaire 75th Anniversary Ed
From everyone’s favorite authors-the d’Aulaires- this celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s life is here just in time for the year of his 200th birthday. Recreated with the vivid colors originally intended, this edition was published from the original 1940 printing. Exemplifying Lincoln as the archetypal American hero, this biography follows Honest Abe from his youth in the wilderness of Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois, to his days practicing law, running for office, and eventually becoming president of the United States.
Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Level 2)
Amelia Bedelia goes to work housekeeping for the Rogers. Mrs. Rogers has left a list of things for her to do. The first item on the list reads: Change the towels in the bathroom. Amelia Bedelia finds the towels, but they are so nice it seems like a shame to change them. But that’s what the list says, so Amelia Bedelia finds some scissors and changes those towels. You can only imagine what she does to draw the curtains, dust the furniture, and dress the chicken!
Courage of Sarah Noble
Eight-year-old Sarah must learn to be brave when she accompanies her father to the wilderness of Connecticut to build a house for their family.
Bears on Hemlock Mountain / Dalgliesh
When his mother sends him over the mountain on an errand, Jonathan dawdles at his aunt’s house, then crosses the mountain at night – the mountain that people say has no bears.
First Flight (I Can Read History)
Tom Tate’s flight in the Wright brothers’ glider was more than just a personal adventure; it was a small but significant part of a much larger story. The Wright brothers continued their experiments, eventually achieving powered flight in 1903. Young Tom’s experience was a testament to the spirit of exploration and innovation that defined this era. His story serves as a reminder of the courage and curiosity that fuel human progress.
Billy & Blaze
Billy was a little boy who “loved horses more than anything else in the world.” Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birthday! From that day on, Billy was seldom seen without his new friend, Blaze.
Riding through fields and woods, Billy and Blaze learned to trust and understand one another — and to jump over fences and fallen trees with ease. They were a great team, but were they good enough to win the gleaming silver cup at the Mason Horse Show?
This is the first book in the classic Billy and Blaze series. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and gentle understanding between a boy and his horse.
Frog and Toad are Friends
“Frog and Toad Are Friends” is a beloved children’s book by Arnold Lobel, featuring five delightful short stories about the inseparable duo, Frog and Toad. Each story captures the charm and whimsy of their friendship, offering readers valuable lessons and plenty of humor.
Owl at Home (ICR L2)
Owl is sensible, but he has his moments – like when he tries to let winter come in and warm up by the fire. Kids will love these short, silly stories.
Hands On Recorder Book with Blue Canto Recorder
A no-frills, step-by-step introduction to the recorder for the beginner. These books feature plenty of illustrations and clearly laid out instructions. The books include plenty of beginner songs arranged by level of difficulty. The Hands-On Recorder book contains forty-six songs. A fingering chart is included in the back of each book and a Canto (Soprano) Recorder.
Wagon Wheels
After the Civil War, an African American pioneer family journeys across the great plains in search of a new home.
Wind in the Willows (Classic Starts)
Since 1903, the escapades of Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall have delighted children, and adults, too. Follow the winning foursome through the seasons as they sail the river, get lost in the Wild Wood, take off on a merry adventure in Toad’s colorful carriage, and rescue Toad Hall from a band of nasty marauding weasels.
High School

Third Grade Program Overview
Our Third Grade Program is specially designed for children aged eight to nine years old, offering a comprehensive curriculum that fosters growth in various academic areas. The program is structured to enrich students’ learning experiences through engaging and interactive content.
Social Studies
In Social Studies, students will delve into early American History, exploring the significant events and figures that shaped the nation. This foundational knowledge will give them a better understanding of the country’s past and its influence on present-day society.
Science
Our Science curriculum emphasizes the wonder of God’s creation through the study of biomes, the food chain, climate, trees, and much more. Students will learn to appreciate the intricate balance of nature while developing their observation skills and scientific inquiry.
Language Arts
Students will enhance their reading and communication abilities by engaging with a variety of texts. As they progress, they will also begin to write paragraphs, developing their ability to express ideas clearly and effectively.
Mathematics
The Mathematics program is designed to build new skills, including:
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Addition and subtraction up to 4 digits
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Rounding to the nearest 10s, 100s, and 1000s
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Multiplication and division up to 10s
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Calculating the area of rectangles and squares
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Understanding place value through millions
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Advanced measurement
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Solving for unknowns
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Comparing numbers with greater/less than symbols
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Learning Roman numerals
Program Materials
Many of the items included in this package are non-consumable, ensuring that resources can be used repeatedly to support learning and growth throughout the academic year. This sustainability approach not only helps in resource conservation but also provides ongoing educational value.
Our Third Grade Program is crafted to offer a balanced and enriching educational experience that prepares students for future academic challenges while inspiring a lifelong love for learning.
101 Favorite Stories from the Bible
Have your children heard of how God made a path through the water for the Israelites, of the boy David and the giant Goliath, and of how Jesus loves the children? In easy-to-understand words, here are 101 favorite stories from the Bible that have delighted millions of children all around the world. Even young children who cannot read will love to look at the colorful, descriptive pictures. After each story, you will find a few questions to encourage discussion and help your child remember the stories. Bible stories are timeless and true. May God use the stories in this book to refresh your and new child’s hearts!
Word Roots Beginning
This 112-page book teaches students the meaning and spelling of roots, prefixes, and suffixes that are the elements used to form words in English. Learning these word elements dramatically improves spelling and the ability to decode unfamiliar words.
The activities focus on using these words in context to help students incorporate each word into their vocabulary and retain the correct spelling. There are periodic reviews to make sure students retain what is taught in the lessons. Word Roots will add hundreds of words to your students’ vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking and writing.
Each lesson has the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes used to form the vocabulary words. The activities following the lessons include:
Spelling and Defining Word
Match each given word to its correct definition.
Completing the Sentence
Complete the sentence by choosing the correct word.
Defining the Word Parts
Define the word parts.
Writing Sentences
Write sentences using the words in the lesson.
America’s Story Volume 1
History comes alive in the stories and adventures of explorers and pioneers who saw in America the chance to live a dream to freely worship God, to have the chance to own land, and the search for wealth and opportunities. It is also the story of cultures that at times cooperated or clashed, as well as distant rulers and countries who saw a chance to expand their power through conflict or treaty.
Volume One in this series for your elementary students includes:
Beautiful historic illustrations, photographs, maps, and cultural connections
Examples of history you can still see today all across this great land
Important narratives of the people and places that stand for some of the most pivotal moments in America’s development.
This vivid collection of history is as varied and vast as the lands that stretch from the original thirteen colonies to the gold fields of California. Discover the people who braved and tamed a wilderness to form communities and eventually states that dot the landscape of this great land we know today.
Math Lessons for a Living Education 3
In Book 3, join Charlie, Charlotte, their baby sister Ella, and their parents as they prepare and go on a mission trip to Peru. Children will review concepts from Book 2 and learn addition and subtraction up to 4 digits, rounding to 10s, 100s, and 1000s, multiplication and division up to 10s, area of rectangles and squares, place value through millions, more measurement, solving for unknowns, greater/less than, and Roman numerals.
Language Lessons for a Living Education 3
Continuing with what the student has learned in Level 2, Book 3 will add to their reading, communication and observation skills. They will begin to write paragraphs. They will review and refine lessons from Level 2 in addition to learning new skills.
This curriculum incorporates picture study, memorization, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, observation, poems, psalms, letters, and practical application through creative writing all working towards the mastery of reading and grammar, as well as the mechanics of communication and writing. Equivalent to a third-grade level.
First Multiplication Game
Conquer multiplication facts 1-10 with this fast-paced game that will make math fun again! Simply draw a card, read the multiplication problem, and place it on the corresponding number on your bingo card. The key is being faster than your opponent(s)! Great way to practice mental math and master valuable multiplication tables! For 2+ Players.
Dog Crimes
Dog Crimes is a top-selling deductive reasoning game. Dog Crimes features an exciting cast of characters – and 40 mysteries to solve. Each of the 40 challenge cards presents a canine crime and a series of clues to help you identify the culprit. The six dog suspects feature distinctive characteristics and traits, and the gameboard supplies additional supporting evidence to help you solve the crimes. It’s the perfect game for dog lovers, and anyone who loves a good mystery!
Crayola Crayons 24 Count Box
Binney & Smith produced the first Crayola® box of eight crayons in 1903, making these crayons a true classic art tool for generations. Known for their smooth quality, rich colors, and creative color names, these are a staple for every household. Fun to use and durable too, these classic non-toxic crayons are offered in a variety of color set options beyond the original 1903 colors of the rainbow. Classic crayon size is 3 5/8″ x 5/16″.
Pentime 3
This is the first year of cursive writing. Children will practice cursive letters, joining letters, writing words, and copying short paragraphs.
Fiskars Big Kids Scissors 6″ Red
These 6-inch long scissors look the same as the teacher-recommended kid’s scissors, but have been enlarged to fit kids who have bigger hands (ages 8-12) and more advanced projects to work on. These scissors feature stainless-steel blades for easy cutting, a larger loop for fingers, and an ergonomically friendly thumb loop.
Adventures on Planet Earth – Level 3 (Let’s Talk Science)
Earth science is the perfect study for budding young scientists. This curriculum is packed with fun activities and adventures to help your student learn about God’s creation of biomes, the food chain, climate, trees, and so much more. Each lesson offers Hidden Treasures to help the student see the biblical connection of the scientific facts and build a deeper relationship with God.
Sketchbook – Green Hardbound
Royal & Langnickel’s sketchbooks are a great way to keep your sketches and drawings well organized. With a unique green-colored cover, you can bring this sketchbook with you wherever you go. The medium grain paper is acid-free and the perfect surface for all dry techniques, including calligraphy.
SunWorks Construction Paper Assorted 9″x12″
SunWorks® Heavyweight Groundwood Construction Paper provides the best value in school-grade construction paper. It is the perfect solution for school projects and other arts and crafts. It has bright and consistent colors, is slightly textured, and cuts and folds evenly without cracking. Ten color assortment includes Scarlet, Black, Yellow-Orange, Brown, Pink, Violet, Blue, Holiday Green, White, and Yellow. Recyclable.
South African Animals Toob
This TOOB features highly detailed miniature mammals representing the diverse region of South Africa. Included are the African Elephant, Lion, Lioness, Spotted Hyena, White Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Cape Buffalo, and Cape Baboon.
In the Woods Toob
Take an evening stroll in the woods, and you never know what you’ll find! Featuring many of the common denizens of a forest, this Toob includes an elk, river otter, monarch butterfly, black bear, black snake, bald eagle, beaver, doe, grasshopper, frog, raccoon, and bison.
Characteristics: Meticulously hand-painted and artfully sculpted, this Toob can turn your home into dense, sunny woods. Be careful you don’t leave any food out, or you might have an unexpected guest in the curious and hungry black bear.
Size and Color: This Toob measures 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 12.8 inches tall, making it a touch larger than a standard American ruler. Containing 12 figurines of creatures commonly found in the woods, such as the cedar brown bald eagle with its iconic whitehead or the cinnamon-colored elk, these 1.25 to 3.75-inch tall models are both colorful and vibrant!
South American Animals Toob
This TOOB features highly detailed and accurate mini-figures representing the unique animals found throughout South America including mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. Includes 8 figures: Jaguar, 3 Toed Sloth, Harpy Eagle, Giant Anteater, Capybara, Arapaima, Boto (Amazon River Dolphin) and Black Caiman.
Nature Toob
Bring the wonder of the great outdoors into your home with the Nature Toob! Including a rabbit, beaver, doe, cardinal, gray wolf, fox, raccoon, black bear, moose, mountain lion, bald eagle, and a bison, this Toob has all kinds of unique animals that fly, hop and saunter!
Characteristics: If you stay quiet and out of sight, you might get to see the elusive and clever fox sneak through the undergrowth, or spy a cardinal as the season turns too spring. However you decide to use these beautifully hand painted figurines, they’ll last for years to come.
Size and Color: 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 12.8 inches tall, this Toob is a bit larger than the size of a standard American ruler and contains figurines of 12 various species encountered in the wild that range from 1.25 to 3.75 inches tall. Be it the ghostly gray wolf or the bright red cardinal coming to tell you spring has arrived, this set is a great gift for any nature enthusiast.
The Cabin Faced West
Life was hard and friends were few for a young girl in western Pennsylvania, but a visit from General George Washington makes a lasting impression. A true story handed down from generation to generation until being published by author Jean Fritz. 124 pgs, pb.
Finding Providence (I Can Read History)
The year is 1635, and Mary Williams and her family live in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her father, Roger, is on trial for preaching new ideas about freedom. When found guilty, he flees into the cold, telling Mary that she must trust in God’s providence to see him to safety.
Roger’s only hope of survival lies with the Narragansett Indians. Will Mary ever see her father again?
Three Young Pilgrims
Historical fiction account of the Pilgrims as seen through the eyes of Bartholomew, Remember, and Mary Allerton. Beginning on board the ship just before land is sighted, richly detailed illustrations and captivating narrative portray life for the Mayflower Pilgrims here in the New World. The wedding of Priscilla Mullins and John Alden, the harvest, and, of course, the Thanksgiving feast are among the events chronicled as this story of the first year of settlement at Plymouth unfolds.
A Lion to Guard Us
Amanda Freebold’s father sails to the new colony of Jamestown, hoping to make a life there for his family. Amanda and her two siblings stay behind with their mother and work hard for Mistress Trippett to make ends meet in the meantime. After three years, the Freebold children’s mother dies and they are left alone. Amanda makes the hard decision to cross the ocean and join their father in the new world, and the children start the long, hard journey with only a brass lion that their father left to guard them.
Teaching American History Through Art
This book has a chronological organization and a helpful table of contents to make it easier to correlate these fantastic art and art-appreciation activities with your study of history. Sharon Jeffus recommends several artists and particular artistic works to study as well. Activities run the gamut from crafts to drawing skills, from art appreciation to studies of particular artists. All are accompanied by well-researched textual information and black-and-white illustrations. These are all high- interest activities that not only expand on their history study, but teach art skills as well.
Sarah Whitcher’s Story
Little Sarah wanders away from her family’s cabin and deep into the forest. Dangers lurk everywhere. Will the settlers find her?
Westward Ho! Heart of the Old West Music Book and CD (Experience History Through Music)
Westward Ho!: America’s westward expansion is amazingly rich in stories and songs. In Westward Ho!, you will find the pioneer spirit that stirred the hearts of thousands of Americans to leave the safety and comfort of home.