Amy Puetz History Books

History Is Not Boring! It is the story of real people who did real things. Teaching history must go beyond hard facts and dates to the real people who made it. People like George Washington, who crossed the ice-packed Delaware River to attack the British at Trenton; like the bold Americans who bravely fought against the Barbary pirates, about Andrew Jackson and the miraculous victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Each concise chapter is sure to delight students ten and up, as well as adults who want a snapshot view of American history.

Circumnavigate the globe with Sir Francis Drake, spread the gospel in Africa with David Livingstone, survive the wilds of Jamestown with Captain John Smith, penetrate the wilderness with Daniel Boone, capture Mexico with Hernán Cortes, fight the British with John Paul Jones, and search for gold with Hernando De Soto. Each chapter sounds like an exciting work of fiction, yet is based on fact. These men lived lives of adventure and it’s fitting that their stories should be told with all the drama of a great story. Men and boys alike will relate to the thrilling experiences portrayed in these pages.

Prepare to befriend ten of the bravest girls of history! Whether facing a band of Indians with Madeleine; saving lives at sea with Ida Lewis; experiencing the battlefields of the Civil War with Clara Barton, or learning the life story of Louisa May Alcott, you will be inspired by the faith, courage, and devotion of these Ten Girls From History! Girls of all ages will enjoy meeting these ten unforgettable girls, and parents will appreciate the godly examples provided by the lives of these remarkable women!