REVISED AND UPDATED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Family historians depend upon thousands of people unknown to them. They exchange research with others; copy information from books and databases; and write libraries, societies, and government offices. At times they even hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust strangers to solve important problems. But how can a researcher be assured that he or she is producing or receiving reliable...

Ariel, a daring mermaid princess, always dreamed of life on land. So when she disobeys her father and ventures to the surface, she rescues the human Prince Eric from drowning-and falls in love with him! The little mermaid gives her voice to the sea witch Ursula for the chance to become human. But there's a catch: unless Eric falls in love with Ariel in three days, Ariel will be Ursula's servant forever! Don't miss this enchanting retelling of one...

Begin Deciding for Yourself Who was Jesus-a wise teacher? A prophet? A fake? During Jesus' lifetime, no one understood His mission, but by narrating a few carefully chosen episodes in Jesus' life, the Apostle John unfolds the truth. Throughout the centuries, John's portrait of Jesus has drawn men and women into a trusting, intimate relationship with the Son of God. As you study John, you can begin deciding for yourself who Jesus is. LifeChange LifeChange...

Let's Go Explore Egypt, young readers travel to the holy land of Egypt. Complete with photographs, maps, vocabulary call-outs, fun facts, and more, this is the perfect resource for the young explorer. Read about the Biblical significance and history of Israel as well as current and curious information about foods, clothes, places of interest, and other pertinent facts of interest. Fulfills common core standards including: Ask and answer such questions...

For thousands of years, stories from the Bible have been teaching people of all ages. In this book, Pascale Lafond beautifully illustrates the story of creation for young readers.

For thousands of years, stories from the Bible have been teaching people of all ages. In this book, Pascale Lafond beautifully illustrates the story Noah for young readers. Read along to learn about the life of this very important character in the bible!

For thousands of years, stories from the Bible have been teaching people of all ages. In this book, Pascale Lafond beautifully illustrates the story Moses for young readers. Read along to learn about the life of this very important character in the bible!

Updated for 2015, Shapes, is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout...

Wendy Darling loves telling stories about Peter Pan to her brothers, but when Mr. Darling thinks she is just filling their heads with stories about pirates and mermaids, he tells Wendy it is time for her to grow up! But Peter Pan was real, and later that night he came to take Wendy and her brothers to Never Land, where they would never grow up. But is Never Land everything the children had imagined? Don't miss this exciting retelling of Walt Disney's...

Focuses on foreign policy. Table of Contents: Preface, Kenneth W. Thompson, Director, White Burkett Miller Center; ^IIntroduction, Kenneth W. Thompson; The President and the National Security Process, Robert J. Pranger, the American Enterprise Institute; The President and the National Security Council Advisor, McGeorge Bundy, former President of the Ford Foundation and NSC advisor under JFK; Foreign Policy in the Eighties: The President and the International...