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1. Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids
by: Sarah Young Release date: Oct 10, 2010 Number of Pages: 392 Find in Library Read Review |
Devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child’s heart.
Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version has been adapted in a language and fashion that kids and tweens can relate to their everyday lives.
After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her devotionals. They are written from Jesus’ point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling. It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless readers, and now young readers, with His presence and His peace in ever deeper measure.
2. NIV, Adventure Bible, Hardcover, Full Color
by: Lawrence O. Richards Release date: Jun 25, 2013 Number of Pages: 1488 Find in Library Read Review |
Ready for Adventure? Embark on a fun, exciting journey through God’s Word with the NIV Adventure Bible—now in full color throughout! Along the way you’ll meet all types of people, see all sorts of places, and learn all kinds of things about the Bible. Most importantly you’ll grow closer in your relationship with God.
Features include:
- Full color throughout – makes learning about the people, places, and culture of the Bible even more engaging
- Life in Bible Times—Articles and illustrations describe what life was like in ancient days
- Words to Treasure—Highlights great verses to memorize
- Did You Know?—Interesting facts help you understand God’s Word and the life of faith
- People in Bible Times—Articles offer close-up looks at amazing people of the Bible
- Live It!—Hands-on activities help you apply biblical truths to your life
- Twenty special pages—Focus on topics such as famous people of the Bible, highlights of the life of Jesus, how to pray, and the love passage for kids, all with a jungle safari theme
- Book introductions with useful facts about each book of the Bible
- Dictionary/concordance for looking up tricky words
- Color map section to help locate places in the Bible
- Complete text of the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible
Recommended by more Christian schools and churches than any other Bible for kids!
3. Jotham’s Journey: A Storybook for Advent
by: Arnold Ytreeide Release date: Aug 26, 2008 Number of Pages: 168 Find in Library Read Review |
4. Teen to Teen: 365 Daily Devotions by Teen Girls for Teen Girls
by: Patti M. Hummel Release date: Nov 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 384 Find in Library Read Review |
Written expressly for teens by teens, this unique 365 day devotional is filled with personal experiences that are relatable and heart-felt.
In addition to learning teen to teen how to deal with difficult issues and maneuver the often trying path to adulthood, each devotion leads teens to move into a deeper relationship with Christ as they recognize that He is the answer to life’s problems and strife. Through the stories of others, teens see how God works in our lives when we open ourselves to Him.
The devotion includes hundreds of teen authors and teens love reading what their peers have written. This devotional creates a safe, social atmosphere for teens to learn that they are not alone and that God is at work in their lives. Teens learn from other’s failures and triumphs how to make the right choices. The impetus for this devotional is to help teens understand how God can and does work in their lives.
5. The Guy’s Guide to God, Girls, and the Phone in Your Pocket: 101 Real-World Tips for Teenaged Guys
by: Jonathan McKee Release date: Apr 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 224 Find in Library Read Review |
The Guy’s Guide will encourage your faith, challenge you spiritually, and give you real-life advice how to live out your faith in today s highly secularized culture, with distractions lurking around every corner. . .and just a click away.
6. NIV, Boys Bible, Hardcover
by: Zondervan Release date: Mar 11, 2012 Number of Pages: 1504 Find in Library Read Review |
Grow into the young man God wants you to be Dig deep into God’s Word and learn amazing new facts, discover inspiring people and stories, and uncover all kinds of stuff that you never ever imagined was in the Bible. Helpful, fun, and often downright astonishing, the NIV Boys Bible features unique and meaningful content. Features include: • What’s the Big Deal?—Need-to-know biblical stories and people • Check It Out—Interesting and funny facts about Bible times and characters • Grossology—Gross and gory stuff you never knew was in the Bible • Makin’ It Real—Help for applying Bible stories to your everyday life • Hundreds of highlighted verses worth memorizing • Introductions to each book of the Bible • Complete NIV text
7. D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths
by: Ingri d’Aulaire, Edgar Parin d’Aulaire Release date: Mar 01, 1992 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
The D’Aulaires’ illustrations have a memorable quality: once pored over, they will never leave the minds of the viewer. Decades later, the name Gaea will still evoke the soft green picture of lovely Mother Earth, her body hills and valleys and her eyes blue lakes reflecting the stars of her husband, Uranus the sky. No child is too young to appreciate the myths that have built the foundation for much of the world’s art and literature over the centuries. This introduction to mythology is a treasure. (Ages 10 to adult) –Emilie Coulter
8. Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters
by: Donna Jo Napoli, Christina Balit Release date: Oct 11, 2011 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association
Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens
2012 Notable Children’s Books—ALSC
The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children’s imaginations.
National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. A family tree and a “cast of characters” profile page help make relationships between the characters clear, and a mapping feature adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information round out this luminous book. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake.
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
9. The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden
by: Kevin DeYoung, Don Clark Release date: Aug 31, 2015 Number of Pages: 132 Find in Library Read Review |
Once upon a time there lived a man and a woman. They were the happiest people on the planet.
True, they were the only people on the planet, but they were still terrifically happy.
Unfortunately, things didn’t stay happy and wonderful for long . . .
The Bible is full of exciting stories that fill children with awe and wonder. But kids need to know how all those classic stories connect to Scripture’s overarching message about God’s glorious plan to redeem his rebellious people.
In The Biggest Story, Kevin DeYoung—a best-selling author and father of six—leads kids and parents alike on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ’s death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.
With powerful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark, this imaginative retelling of the Bible’s core message—how the Snake Crusher brings us back to the garden—will draw children into the biblical story, teaching them that God’s promises are even bigger and better than we think.
10. NIV, Faithgirlz! Bible: Revised Edition, Hardcover
by: Nancy N. Rue Release date: Mar 11, 2012 Number of Pages: 1504 Find in Library Read Review |
Every girl wants to know she’s totally unique and special. This Bible says that with Faithgirlz! sparkle. Through the many in-text features found only in the Faithgirlz! Bible, girls will grow closer to God as they discover the journey of a lifetime. Features include: • Book introductions?Read about the who, when, where, and what of each book. • Dream Girl?Use your imagination to put yourself in the story. • Bring It On!?Take quizzes to really get to know yourself. • Is There a Little (Eve, Ruth, Isaiah) in You??See for yourself what you have in common. • Words to Live By?Check out these Bible verses that are great for memorizing. • What Happens Next??Create a list of events to tell a Bible story in your own words. • Oh, I Get It!?Find answers to Bible questions you’ve wondered about. • The complete NIV translation • Features written by bestselling author Nancy Rue
11. The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler’s List
by: Leon Leyson, Marilyn J. Harran, Elisabeth B. Leyson Release date: Aug 18, 2015 Number of Pages: 256 Find in Library Read Review |
This, the only memoir published by a former Schindler’s list child, perfectly captures the innocence of a small boy who goes through the unthinkable. Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family was forced to relocate to the Krakow ghetto. With incredible luck, perseverance, and grit, Leyson was able to survive the sadism of the Nazis, including that of the demonic Amon Goeth, commandant of Plaszow, the concentration camp outside Krakow.
Ultimately, it was the generosity and cunning of one man, Oskar Schindler, who saved Leon Leyson’s life, and the lives of his mother, his father, and two of his four siblings, by adding their names to his list of workers in his factory—a list that became world renowned: Schindler’s list.
Told with an abundance of dignity and a remarkable lack of rancor and venom, The Boy on the Wooden Box is a legacy of hope, a memoir unlike anything you’ve ever read.
12. Live Original Devotional
by: Sadie Robertson Release date: Oct 04, 2016 Number of Pages: 256 Find in Library Read Review |
Eighteen-year-old Sadie Robertson understands what it’s like to be a teenager and young woman in today’s demanding world. She has managed to “live original” and still uphold her family values and faith convictions. In her new devotional, Sadie shares the principles and values that guide her life, shows how she stays confident and encouraged, and offers helpful advice about living with purpose.
This year-long devotional is perfect for today’s teenage girls and young women. Each week has five devotional offerings to choose from, as well as two days “off” to give you some flexibility. Whether you need a personal message from Sadie, a quick Scripture to remember, or space to journal, this devotional allows you to customize and select what you need each day.
Sadie covers a wide range of topics including self-confidence, social media, bullying, dating, peer pressure, and more. It’s not always easy to live in today’s culture and hold onto your values and beliefs, but this devotional encourages you to stay positive and live a fulfilling life.
13. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
by: Judy Blume, Debbie Ridpath Ohi Release date: Apr 29, 2014 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong.
But none of them can believe Margaret doesn’t have religion, and that she isn’t going to the Y or the Jewish Community Center. What they don’t know is Margaret has her own very special relationship with God. She can talk to God about everything—family, friends, even Moose Freed, her secret crush.
Margaret is funny and real, and her thoughts and feelings are oh-so-relatable—you’ll feel like she’s talking right to you, sharing her secrets with a friend.
14. Bartholomew’s Passage: A Family Story for Advent
by: Arnold Ytreeide Release date: Aug 25, 2009 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
Bartholomew’s Passage is an engaging story that guides families through the Advent season. Young Bartholomew’s adventures start when Roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend Nathan, and end with a reunion with his family in Bethlehem. Along the way Bartholomew makes a new friend, a young boy named Jotham!
15. Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise
by: Gene Luen Yang, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Dave Marshall, Gurihiru Release date: Feb 19, 2013 Number of Pages: 240 Find in Library Read Review |
16. NIV, Bible for Kids, Imitation Leather, Purple, Red Letter: Red Letter Edition
by: Zondervan Release date: Mar 12, 2011 Number of Pages: 1152 Find in Library Read Review |
17. Tabitha’s Travels: A Family Story for Advent
by: Arnold Ytreeide Release date: Jul 22, 2010 Number of Pages: 160 Find in Library Read Review |
18. Cold-Case Christianity for Kids: Investigate Jesus with a Real Detective
by: J. Warner Wallace, Susie Wallace Release date: Oct 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
Detective Wallace gets kids excited about testing witnesses, examining the evidence, and investigating the case for Christianity.
19. Teen to Teen: 365 Daily Devotions by Teen Guys for Teen Guys
by: Patti M. Hummel Release date: Nov 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 384 Find in Library Read Review |
Written expressly for teens by teens, this unique 365 day devotional is filled with personal experiences that are relatable and heart-felt.
In addition to learning teen to teen how to deal with difficult issues and maneuver the often trying path to adulthood, each devotion leads teens to move into a deeper relationship with Christ as they recognize that He is the answer to life’s problems and strife. Through the stories of others, teens see how God works in our lives when we open ourselves to Him.
The devotion includes hundreds of teen authors and teens love reading what their peers have written. This devotional creates a safe, social atmosphere for teens to learn that they are not alone and that God is at work in their lives. Teens learn from other’s failures and triumphs how to make the right choices. The impetus for this devotional is to help teens understand how God can and does work in their lives.
20. Judy Blume Essentials: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Blubber; Deenie; Iggie’s House; It’s Not the End of the World; Then Again, Maybe I Won’t; Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself
by: Judy Blume Release date: Oct 07, 2014 Number of Pages: 1616 Find in Library Read Review |
The ideal antidote for angst at any age, this boxed set of seven classic Judy Blume books makes a great gift for yourself or someone else. From Margaret and her crisis of faith in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Karen and her coping with her parents’ divorce in It’s Not the End of the World, the characters of these cherished novels feel like more than characters—they feel like friends.
This boxed set includes paperback editions of the following Judy Blume classics:
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Blubber
Deenie
Iggie’s House
It’s Not the End of the World
Then Again, Maybe I Won’t
Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself
21. The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance (Second Revised Edition) (Vol. 2) (Story of the World)
by: Susan Wise Bauer Release date: Apr 16, 2007 Number of Pages: 424 Find in Library Read Review |
This second book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers’ polls?over 150,000 copies of the series in print!
Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives?and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, this revised edition of The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages weaves world history into a story book format. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land?
The Story of the World covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas?find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share together, The Story of the World includes each continent and major people group. Volume 2: The Middle Ages, is the second of a four-volume series and covers the major historical events in the years 400 to 1600 CE, as well as including maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture.
Each Story of the World volume provides a full year of history study when combined with the Activity Book, Audiobook, and Tests?each available separately to accompany each volume of TheStory of the World Text Book. Volume 2 Grade Recommendation: Grades 1-6. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white drawings and maps
22. Unseen: The Prince Warriors 365 Devotional
by: Priscilla Shirer Release date: Oct 15, 2016 Number of Pages: 384 Find in Library Read Review |
These 365 devotions from New York Times best-selling author Priscilla Shirer will give middle-grade readers daily power from God’s Word and grow them into warriors who use their spiritual armor daily. Each day’s strategy session is divided up into two sections: Reconnaissance (Recon) and Actionable Intelligence (Actionable Intel) to help readers recognize the enemy, build their defenses, and claim the victory God has planned for them.
Don’t miss the other titles in The Prince Warriors series, including the first two titles in the fiction trilogy and Unseen: The Prince Warriors App.
23. Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
by: Alex Harris, Brett Harris Release date: Apr 19, 2016 Number of Pages: 320 Find in Library Read Review |
A generation stands on the brink of a “rebelution”
Do Hard Things is the Harris twins’ revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential.
Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life. Then they map out five powerful ways teens can respond for personal and social change.
Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of an already-happening teen revolution challenges a generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today.
Now includes:
–A new introduction from the authors, “Looking Back, Looking Ahead”
–Questions (and Stories) To Get You Started
–A list of 100 Hard Things to help inspire you
–A study guide for personal or group use
24. Who Was Jesus?
by: Ellen Morgan, Stephen Marchesi, Nancy Harrison Release date: Feb 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
25. The Jesse Tree
by: Geraldine McCaughrean, Bee Willey Release date: Aug 01, 2011 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Geraldine McCaughrean’s fresh retellings of familiar Bible events and Bee Willey’s whimsical and striking illustrations create a rich and contemporary tale that will captivate readers who know and love these stories as well as readers who are discovering them for the first time.
26. Just In Case You Ever Wonder
by: Max Lucado Release date: Jan 12, 2000 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Just In Case You Ever Wonder tells of a father’s love for his child. This perennial best seller from Max Lucado will wrap your child in its tender message of love, comfort, and protection, showing that as they grow and change, you’ll always be there for them.
27. The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids
by: Rick Warren Release date: Oct 06, 2015 Number of Pages: 384 Find in Library Read Review |
The Purpose Driven Life Devotional for Kids includes 365 devotions that tie to the themes and ideas found in the bestselling The Purpose Driven Life by pastor Rick Warren. Written especially for children ages 8 and up, and featuring a ribbon marker, each devo includes a Scripture, short message, and prayer or thought for the day to help kids discover who they are in God’s eyes. Capturing the hearts of the new generation means ensuring they know their purpose and grow up confident of their value in God and their relationship to Christ.
God created each of his children with a purpose in mind … the time is now to, thoughtfully and prayerfully, start the incredible journey to finding that reason.
28. The Action Bible Devotional: 52 Weeks of God-Inspired Adventure (Action Bible Series)
by: Jeremy V. Jones, Sergio Cariello Release date: Sep 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 336 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: Stories of Life, Love and Learning (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
by: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger Release date: Aug 28, 2012 Number of Pages: 336 Find in Library Read Review |
30. The Ultimate Boys’ Book of Devotions: 365 Daily Devotions
by: Ed Strauss Release date: Dec 24, 2013 Number of Pages: 384 Find in Library Read Review |
Become the Guy God Created You to Be
It may be hard to imagine, but Jesus was once a guy growing up in Nazareth, going through many of the same things you face today: friendships, school, family issues, figuring out how to deal with girls, and many other struggles. So, using information straight from the Bible, here are some wise, sometimes humorous, and to-the-point insights to help you with all the things that matter most to you, as well as some topics you might not have even thought about yet.
The Ultimate Boys’ Book of Devotions compiles material from Devotions to Make You Smarter, Devotions to Make You Stronger, and Devotions to Take You Deeper, adding almost one hundred new devotions to help you become the guy God created you to be.
Best Selling Books for 12 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
Recommended Books for 12 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
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- Teen & Young Adults
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- Teen & Young Adults
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