The year is 218 B.C. and Rome and Carthage are locked in a life-or-death struggle for control of the ancient world. Join a fictional young Carthaginian noble, named Malchus, as he travels with the famous General Hannibal across the Alps and into Italy, the heartland of the Roman republic. Set against the backdrop of the Second Punic War, The Young Carthaginian is a wonderful mix of adventure and history which makes for excellent reading for older boys and adults. During this adventure you will learn why Hannibal was a great leader and why Rome ultimately won the struggle in spite of...

Originally written for Oak Crest Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist church in Midlothian, Texas, Rotation Sunday School: A Firm Foundation is the starting point for a six-year Sunday School curriculum. In this book you will find a comprehensive scope and sequence on which to build a rotation Sunday School. Inside this book you will find seventy-two monthly lessons for teachers. Each lesson includes lesson objectives, Bible background, memory verse, suggested hymns and songs, and student age considerations. Also included is a sample six-year lesson cycle calendar that can be used as a starting...

G.A. Henty had a knack for condensing the complex issues of a war into a single book, but even he realized that the scope of the Peninsular War was so extensive, that a single book would not do it justice. Therefore, it is only natural that Henty's two books on the subject, With Moore at Corunna & Under Wellington's Command, be combined into a single volume. The Peninsular War was one of the more colorful and involved wars ever fought, filled with many battles, sieges, colorful characters, and back-and-forth action. The French invaded Spain and then set their sights on Portugal. Responding to...

For the Temple, A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem by G.A. Henty tells the story of the the first century Jewish revolt form the perspective of a fictional young Jewish man, John of Gamala. Revolting against imperial rule, various Jewish factions struggle for control of the city of Jerusalem and its spectacular Temple. Meanwhile, the Romans are moving quickly to crush the rebellion. Can John and his followers help save the Temple and alleviate the misery of their people?. In this adventure you will meet several famous historical men, including Vespasian, Josephus and Titus. Included in this...

The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt, by G.A. Henty, tells the story of Amuba, the young prince. Conquered by the army of the Pharaoh Thutmose III, Amuba and his tribe are enslaved. Along with his trusted charioteer, Jethro, Amuba must serve in Egypt. While there, Amuba builds a strong bond with Chebron, the son of the High Priest of Osiris. When Chebron's life is threatened, Amuba and Jethro must help him escape and, in the process, find a way to return to their beloved home on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. Will Chebron's life be spared? Will Amuba and Jethro ever make it...

World War II was one of the most complex events in history, the consequences of which are still being felt today. Believing that one of the best ways to learn history is through biography, Famous Men of the Second World War tells the story of the war through the lives of 31 men, investigating prominent individuals such as George Patton and Winston Churchill, as well as lesser-known individuals, scubas Carl Mannerheim and Chiang Kai-shek. The contribution of women to the war effort is also emphasized. Famous Men of the Second World War covers D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge and other...

The debate over States rights has reached a boiling point, the Rebel states are planning an attempt to secede from the Union, and war is imminent Share a fictional young Virginian's experience as, Vincent Wingfield, joins the Confederate army. During this adventure, you will learn why the Confederates were blessed with great leaders and how they confronted incredible odds as they fought against the economic advantage and sheer manpower of the Union. With a backdrop of the U.S. Civil War and Lee in Virginia, this tale is a wonderful mix of adventure and history. This is a story of excellent...

True to the Old Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence by G.A. Henty tells the story of the The American Revolution form the perspective of a young British loyalist, Harold Wilson. Henty succeeds in showing both American determination and English resolve in the bitter conflict. In this story you will learn why Canada almost became part of the United States. You will also learn why European powers joined the Patriot cause after an American defeat at Germantown. You will meet many leaders from both sides of the conflict, including Cornwallis, Washington, Arnold, Gage, Pulaski, Gates,...

With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent by G.A. Henty tells the story of the Seven Years' War (better known as the French & Indian War). Set within the North American theater of the war, this is a fictional tale of a young British man, named James Walsham. Written, along with his experiences, is a tale of how the balance of power in North America shifted from France to Great Britain and how fighting in the wilderness required different tactics than the classic battles fought in Europe. Meet many famous historical figures from both sides of the conflict, including: George Washington,...