Born to serve, destined to lead... Twelve-year-old David, a skilled musician and bold risk-taker, tends his flocks in a rural backwater of ancient Samaria, eager to prove himself and join his brothers on the battlefield. A youngest son who would never have a household of his own, no one is more shocked than David when a powerful prophet summons him for a cryptic blessing, hinting that he--and not his brothers--is destined for greatness. So begins David's epic adventure. As the nation readies for war against an age-old enemy, David secretly trains as a soldier. He soon comes face to face with a terrifying foe and ultimately finds himself in the center of a life or death struggle that will alter the course of history for Israel--and the world. A hero's journey and young adult coming-of-age novel, The Giant Slayer imaginatively retells the Biblical story of David's meteoric rise from shepherd boy to fearless warrior and future king.

Princess Pollinovia is a very irregular princess. She doesn't behave like a princess at all, but likes playing in the mud and turning cartwheels. When Polly has a chance meeting with a shepherd boy who teaches her archery, her sisters are horrified at this unladylike behaviour. But when their land is threatened by giant invaders, Polly becomes the one chosen to go and fight for her people. The odds against her seem hopeless, but Princess Polly - together with her shepherd boy - has a surprise up her sleeve!

Provides Bible stories written for children from both the Old and New Testaments, including "A wife for Isaac," "Elijah and the prophets of Baal," and "Jesus goes to a wedding."

The rise of a new queen has shattered the ancient peace of the Ice Spires, and the only thing left standing between Hartsvale and the giant tribes bent on her destruction is a lone scout armed with a single golden arrow. And now that sanctuary is about to end. The queen is trapped in a remote citadel, surrounded by giants, and the scout who would save her must now leave and undertake a harrowing journey to summon help. Only, as the scout soon learns, the greatest danger to the queen is posed not from without, but from within.

A boy tending sheep on a lonely mountainside thinks it a fine joke to cry "wolf" and watch the people come running, until the day a wolf is really there and no one answers his call. Includes a word puzzle and reading tips for parents.

History Stories for Children exposes children to a wide variety of wholesome stories based upon famous historical events and personalities from the Bible, America and around the world. Students sharpen their reading skills while they learn about King David, Alexander the Great, George Washington and many others. The stories within this volume can be used to enhance a wide variety of unit or topical studies. Grade 3.

Teacher's Manual for History Stories for Children, 2nd Edition. Grade 3.

What are our Giants? A giant is anything that stops us from reaching our full potential in God, and stops us receiving everything He has for us. It could be a bad attitude or a long-term habit that traps us in a never-ending cycle. It can also be a wrong influence through another person that can come between us and our relationship with God. Giants try to stop our growth and progress towards our destiny. There are many strongholds that the enemy uses: oppression, condemnation, guilt, fear, shame, compromise, self effort, self-righteousness, and pride. We should also add anger and unforgiveness, and many other wrong thoughts and beliefs.