In the Time of the Tudors

in-the-time-of-the-tudors1by Jessica Woodis, revised by Sandi Queen $17.55 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

The time of the Tudors was a fascinating time in English history, full of interesting characters. This collection of descriptive accounts of the lives of England’s major figures during this period will give a good picture of what it was like to live during this time in history.  This book is written from a Christian point of view providing a guarded narrative of the Tudors not easily obtainable.  Ten chapters cover from Henry VII to Elizabeth I, including a chapter on Catherine of Aragon. Suited to children aged 12+, 90p.

Fabre’s Book of Insects

fabres-insects.gifby Jean Henri Fabre $16.00

This volume, based on translations of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques, ” blends folklore and mythology with factual explanation. He discusses with infectious enthusiasm the physiologic secrets behind the luminosity of fireflies, the musical talents of the locust, the comfortable home of the field cricket, and the cannibalism of the pious-looking praying mantis, among other topics. This great French entomologist’s charming essays on insect life combine scientific rigor with the style of a literary classic. Beautifully written passages reveal the intricate, fascinating worlds of various insects as they hunt, build nests, feed families, and more. A rare volume that will delight any naturalist. PB 128p, 200g.

Body by Design

body-by-design.JPGby Alan L. Gillen $30.00

Body by Design defines the basic anatomy and physiology in each of 11 body systems from a creational viewpoint. Every chapter explores the wonder, beauty and creation of the human body, giving evidence for creation, while exposing faulty evolutionistic reasoning.

Special explorations into each body system look closely at disease apsects, current events, and discoveries, while profiling the classic and contemporary scientists and physicians who have made remarkable breakthroughs in studies of the human body.

* Good for Christian highschool or college students

*Graphs, tables, focus sections, diagrams and illustrations to provide clear examples and explanations of ideas presented.

*Questions at the end of each chapter challenge the student to think through the evidence presented.

Dr Gillen is Read the rest of this entry »

Universe by Design

universe-by-design.JPGby Dr Danny Falkner $30.00

Some astronomers look at the stars and planets through a telescope. In this unique book, author Danny Faulkner views them through a biblical perspective. Written for the well-read layman, high school through adult age, Universe by Design explores and explains the historical development of this science, including current ideas in the field. From a creationist standpoint, Faulkner also addresses common misconceptions, difficulties, and critiques about relativity and cosmology. This book would be an excellent supplement to any home school curriculum. Includes: • Contributions of Ptolemy, Galileo, Brahe, Newton, Hubble, Einstein, and other famous scientists to the field of cosmology • Many diagrams and illustrations • Theories and facts on the origin and expansion of the universe • Thorough discussion of the big bang and the problems with it • Many examples and analogies to help understand concepts of cosmology. God’s awesome power is reflected in every star and planet in the universe around us!

Challenging questions at the end of every chapter. Grades 7-12. +

String, Straight-Edge and Shadow

stringstraightedgeshadow.JPGby Julia Diggins $25.35 This product can be ordered from Chariot Press

This is an excellent reader for all students as they learn about geometry. It has been out-of-print for 34 years. Students and teachers have used photo copies rather than not being able to experience the beautiful illustrations by Corydon Bell and have their own copy to refer to and cherish throughout the years.
Using only three simple tools-the string, the straightedge, and the shadow-men discovered the basic principles and constructions of elementary geometry more than two thousand years ago.

This engrossing book reveals how Read the rest of this entry »