Fabre’s Book of Insects

February 26th, 2008

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

January 14th, 2008

body-by-design.JPGby Alan L. Gillen $28.00

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 highscool 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.

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Universe by Design

January 14th, 2008

universe-by-design.JPGby Dr Danny Falkner $28.00

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. +