Jessica Coupé
1) Cornhole
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"According to legend, cornhole began as a children's game in Europe. It was brought to the United States by immigrants. ... Each title in this series guides young readers through the rules, structure, and equipment of a popular backyard game."--
"Explore some of the most popular backyard games played in the United States and around the world with the Backyard Games series"--
2) Tetherball
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Tetherball was invented in Ireland in 1875. It was initially played using a tennis ball and rackets. Find out more in Tetherball, one of the titles in the Backyard Games series.
3) Green Berets
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This book gives an exciting overview of the Green Berets, from when this special force first formed to its missions and members today, as well as their tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading....
4) Rattlesnakes
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Rattlesnakes are found in North and South America. They use their rattles to warn other animals about their venomous bites. Find out more in Rattlesnakes, one of the titles in The World of Snakes.
5) Service dogs
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Explains what a service dog is and explores the different ways that these dogs can help people.
6) Puzzle games
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Explores the history and features of puzzle games.
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Ephesus. A.D. 70. When Rhoda learns Mary of Nazareth is in Ephesus she goes to her with a question: "How do I manage all that is required of me, in this troubled time?"
And so, with gentle wisdom, sure testimony and quiet strength, the Blessed Mother tells her story.
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Hymns are powerful. Their words and music can soothe or encourage, comfort or motivate. Here is a chance to learn about twenty-three of the hymn-writers who, with grace in their hearts, wrote of God's constancy, grace and love, inviting us to worship with them.
Each vignette ends with an invitation to listen to a hymn (links included) and follow the hymn-writer's example in listening to God's voice.
Each vignette ends with an invitation to ponder...
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Faithful Who Has Promised contains the following four Old Testament Devotionals:
Blessed Hope
Jerusalem. 730 B.C. Living in a corrupt kingdom with foreign invasion on the horizon, Isaiah's wife longs to take refuge and find strength in the Holy One of Israel.
She turns to the holy writings her husband has, collected and is, immersed in the heart, thoughts of Eve and Elisheba, Rizpah, and Gomer. Will their praises and witness provide the strength...
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Life can be hectic, distracting, and busy. This devotional for Latter-day women will help you pause and review why you are here, where you are going and how our Lord and Savior, knowing perfectly the struggles you face, stands ever ready to uplift and encourage you in your walk home to the Father.
For 30 days walk with Him and review your pre-mortal life through your final return to the Father and entrance into your third estate. Each daily entry...
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This inspirational short story (which can be read in a few minutes) is based on events in the life of Catholic Saint Francis de Sales, Gentleman Saint. Join Fleurette and Elizabeth as they learn about the three loves of God that help us through difficult times.
Back matter includes more about Saint Francis, discussion guide, words of Saint Francis de Sales, sources (to learn more about Saint Francis), a recipe and colouring pages.
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A broken-hearted queen, a lyric prophet, a promised Messiah... be immersed in the prophecies and promises of the Lord through Isaiah
Jerusalem. 685 B.C. Hepzibah, Queen Mother of Judah, is distraught, when her son orders the death of her father, the Prophet Isaiah.
Now her son is returning from Assyrian prison and she will have to face him... can she forgive him? Will her father's life and teachings about the healing power of the promised Messiah...
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Corinth. 80 A.D. The Saints are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lord's death and resurrection. Eye-witnesses have come to share their memories.
Their remembrances will take the saints on a lyrical journey through the heart-break and majesty of Jesus' last week. Will their witness invigorate the spiritual apathy of the Corinth Saints?
Previously published as Risen!
18) Strengthened
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An injured lamb, a rebellious wife, a valley of dry bones, and a river of healing... the Lord is speaking to his people.
Samaria. 425 B.C. When Ezra the scribe taught that the Jewish men should divorce their foreign wives and children, Ruth's father was one who followed Ezra's counsel. Now, thirteen years later, Ruth's half-sister appears on her doorstep with a record she says her sister needs to read. It spans the past one hundred and fifty years,...
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Jerusalem. 730 B.C. Living in a corrupt kingdom with foreign invasion on the horizon, Isaiah's wife longs to take refuge and find strength in the Holy One of Israel.
She turns to the holy writings her husband has collected and is immersed in the heart-thoughts of Eve and Elisheba, Rizpah and Gomer. Will their praises and witness provide the strength she needs?
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This inspirational short story (which can be read in a few minutes) is based on events in the life of Marguerite Bourgeoys, the Montreal schoolteacher-turned-Catholic-saint.
Join the 1659 voyage to New France with Marguerite's ward, Rita, as she learns from this compassionate woman the value of each soul.
Back matter includes an historical note, study guide, words of Marguerite Bourgeoys, sources (to learn more about Saint Marguerite), and a recipe...
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