An Inspiring Thirteen-Week Virtue Study Celebrating the Noble Deeds of Women and Girls from History "Who can find a virtuous woman?" the book of Proverbs asks, and then it goes on to describe what a virtuous woman looks like. The Proverbs 31 woman is kind, wise, dependable, generous, compassionate, industrious, dedicated, and loving. Down through the ages, many noble-hearted women and girls have lived up to the standard of a virtuous woman as described in Proverbs. This book is full of them. Two Books in One This book is both a Bible study and a collection of stories about historical women and girls. Each chapter has a story about a righteous lady from the past, and then a study that digs into God's Word concerning the virtues demonstrated in the story. In this book, girls ages eight and up will meet servant-minded women like Mary Slessor, who worked for Christ as a missionary in Africa. Kindhearted women like Florence Nightingale, who served the sick. And truth-seeking women like Katherine von Bora Luther, who boldly left a convent to follow Christ. Well-known historical women are accompanied by the stories of some lesser-known virtuous women who also impacted history. This thirteen-week study features five daily lessons that could be used as a home study or for a Sunday school class. It would also be a great study for moms and daughters to do together A Book about Feminine, Courageous, and Devoted Heroines About the author - Amy Puetz, a homeschool graduate, is the author of "Countdown to Christmas" and "Uncover Exciting History." As a columnist for Home School Enrichment Magazine, she shares stories about historical events from a Christian worldview. She also publishes a bimonthly e-zine for ladies of all ages called Heroines of the Past E-zine. Visit her website at www.AmyPuetz.com.

A tragic accident leaves fun-loving Jill and good-natured Jack cooped up for months. During this time they learn some valuable lessons and are cheered up by their friends. Jill and her two friends begin a missionary society, while Jack helps a troubled youth stay on the straight and narrow. Louisa May Alcott has done an excellent job of showing the real life of children during the 1800s. Originally published in 1880 this timeless tale is just as inspiring and enjoyable today as when it was first written. Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb said, "Miss Alcott has a faculty of entering into the lives and feelings of children that is conspicuously wanting in most writers who address them." A review by Amy Puetz, author of Uncover Exciting History, www.AmyPuetz.com, says, "A book superior to Little Women Louisa May Alcott was a rare author who truly made the lives of children come to life. This is one of her rare treasures that needs to be discovered by a whole new generation of boys and girls." Short biography about the author, Louisa May Alcott was born in 1832. She was an imaginative child who loved to make up stories. During the American Civil War she served as a nurse. In 1863 she wrote about her experiences in Hospital Sketches. Her real success came a few years later with the publication of Little Women in 1868. From that time until her death in 1888 she continued to write books for children.

"Costumes with Character: Make Your Own Costumes from Eleven Time Periods with One Dress " It is Easy to Make Historical Costumes with Only One Dress Are you ready to make history come alive? This easy sewing book has patterns and step-by-step instructions for making accessories for eleven different time periods. Brave the wilderness in an authentic looking pioneer bonnet, attend a tea party in a Victorian collar, and help America win the Revolution dressed in a vest. These are just a few of the time periods covered in this innovative book. "Costumes with Character" highlights eleven different eras in American history. The chapters are: Colonial, Quaker, American Revolution, Young Republic, Romantic Era, Pioneer, Civil War, Sailor, Victorian 1880s & 1890s, and Turn of the Century. Each chapter has color instructions to make cuffs, aprons, bonnets, hats, collars, vests, etc. There are also lots of extra goodies like quotes, quizzes, and beautiful pictures. You will learn more about the history of the eras from reliable old sources. This is a fun book for girls and ladies of all ages. The patterns are designed for young adults but a handy adjustment formula is included to help you use the patterns for younger girls.

Countdown to Easter: Memory Making Stories and Activities for 14 Days Leading up to Easter. Make this the Best Easter Ever Do you feel that the spiritual significance of Easter has been overshadowed by commercialism? Do you see that Easter candy and the Easter Bunny have become the focus of this holiday? Are you ready to get back to the true meaning of Easter? Get ready to experience a new side of Easter--the one celebrated by people for hundreds of years. Countdown to Easter has family friendly stories and activities for every day from the Monday before Palm Sunday to Easter. Imagine your family gathering each day, reading an Easter story, and then participating in a fun activity. This can become a reality with Countdown to Easter. The book is broken up into daily sections. Each day has a story and an activity that should take about 30 to 45 minutes to go through. Some of the stories included are: "Easter Eggs" by Christoph Von Schmid; "An Easter Snow Storm" by P. Kitty Koudacheff; "Finding Easter" by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey; "The General's Easter Box" by Temple Bailey; "Harold's Happy Easter" by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey; "A Lesson of Faith" by Mrs. Julia Cowles; "The Loveliest Rose in the World" by Hans Christian Andersen; "Love Triumphant" by Florence Morse Kingsley; "Miss Rebecca's Easter Blossoms" by Harriet A. Nash; and "The Nazarene" by Lew Wallace. The delightful stories in this book were written in the 1800s and early 1900s. Many of these stories have not been reprinted for many years and are just waiting to be rediscovered by a whole new generation. Countdown to Easter will appeal to a large age group, but children from 6-14 will probably enjoy it the most. The activities include: crafts, cooking, riddles, quizzes, singing hymns, games, and more. This book will help families grow closer together. Create wonderful memories with your family this year with Countdown to Easter

Uncover Exciting History: Revealing Americas Christian Heritage in Short, Easy-to-Read Nuggets. History Is Not Boring What is history anyway? It is the story of real people who did real things. For history to be fun for everyone (even those who think they hate history), it must go beyond hard facts and meaningless dates to the real people who made the significant events happen. People like George Washington, who bravely crossed the partly frozen Delaware River to attack the British at Trenton. Stories like that of the bold Americans who bravely fought against the Barbary pirates during the little-known Barbary War show how interesting history is. True History Is Exciting Here are some of the stories in this book: Discover how the U.S. created the Constitution; Experience the miraculous victory at the Battle of New Orleans; Explore America's expansion west; and Uncover one of America's best weapons used during World War II. Each short, concise chapter is sure to delight students twelve and up, as well as adults who want a snapshot view of American history.

Countdown to Christmas: Memory Making Stories and Activities for Every Day from December 1st to the 25th. Do you long to make this holiday season the best ever? Do you wish to escape from the commercialism that hounds us from every corner? Do you wish to slow down this Christmas and enjoy the holiday as they did in the good old days? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are holding the answer in your hands. Countdown to Christmas has family friendly stories and activities for every day from December 1st to the 25th. Imagine your family gathering each day to read a Christmas story and then participating in a fun activity. This can become a reality with Countdown to Christmas. This book is broken up into daily sections. Each day has a story and an activity that should take about 30 to 45 minutes. Some of the stories included are: "Becky's Christmas Dream" by Louisa May Alcott; "The Fir-Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen; "The Star" by Florence M. Kingsley; "The Conscience-Pudding" by E. Nesbit; "Why the Chimes Rang" by Raymond MacDonald Alden; "Christmas Every Day" by W.D. Howells; and "Christmas Storms and Sunshine" by Elizabeth Gaskell. Nearly all the stories in this book were written in the 1800s and early 1900s so some of the language may seem old fashioned, but this only adds to their charm. Many of these stories have not been reprinted since their first publication and they are just waiting to be rediscovered by a whole new generation. Countdown to Christmas will appeal to any age group but children ages 6-14 will probably enjoy it the most. The activities include: games, crafts, cooking, riddles, quizzes, singing carols, etc. This book will help families grow closer together. Make this Christmas truly memorable with Countdown to Christmas