"What is decisiveness? How does someone show discretion? What does it mean to be flexible or available? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool.
Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young reader doesn't feel preached at.
These 10 stories are engrossing!
- Instead of being told, “You should express enthusiasm,” They will read about Pastor John Muhlenberg who influenced hundreds of men to fight in one of the first Virginia militias of the war.
- Instead of hearing that attentiveness is an attractive virtue, they get consumed with the story of Lydia Darragh who prevented a British victory by carefully listening to British plans and relaying that information to George Washington.
- Instead of being admonished be more generous, they see how Robert Morris used his financial assets to fund his country during a critical period.
Packed with adventure, danger, and real historical drama, these books keep your students turning pages as they devour tales of kidnappings, daring escapes, battles, and moments of courage.
Ten Key Virtues
In ten biographical sketches, see how a figure from the American Revolution demonstrates a key virtue.
- Alertness ~ Peter Francisco
- Attentiveness ~ Lydia Darragh
- Availability ~ Molly Pitcher
- Decisiveness ~ Captain John Paul Jones
- Discretion ~ General Nathanael Greene
- Enthusiasm ~ Pastor John Muhlenberg
- Flexibility ~ General Caesar Rodney
- Generosity ~ Robert Morris
- Honesty ~ Nathan Hale
- Persuasiveness ~ Patrick Henry"
"What is boldness? How does someone show initiative? What does it mean to be wise, tolerant, or sensitive? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool.
Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young reader doesn't feel preached at. The 10 stories in Profiles of Integrity Vol. 2 are engrossing!
- Instead of being told, 'You should be truthful,' they will read about Sacagawea who accurately translated and reported facts during the Corps of Discovery expedition, even leading them through the Rocky Mountains on their return journey.
- Instead of hearing that gentleness is an attractive virtue, they get consumed with the story of President Abraham Lincoln who showed compassion to a young, dying Confederate soldier, comforting him and praying with him despite their opposing sides.
Packed with adventure, danger, and real historical drama, these books keep your students turning pages as they devour tales of daring raids, clever ingenuity, sacrificial love, and harrowing battles.
Ten Key Virtues
In ten biographical sketches, see how a figure from American or British history demonstrates a key virtue.
- Boldness ~ Captain John S. Mosby
- Gentleness ~ President Abraham Lincoln
- Initiative ~ Colonel John Hunt Morgan
- Orderliness ~ Colonel Charles Marshall
- Respectfulness ~ Francis Scott Key
- Sensitivity ~ General Robert E. Lee
- Tolerance ~ William Booth
- Truthfulness ~ Sacagawea
- Virtue ~ Queen Victoria
- Wisdom ~ Matthew Fontaine Maury"
"What is thoroughness? How does someone show self-control? What does it mean to be meek, loyal, or compassionate? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool.
Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young reader doesn't feel preached at.
These 10 stories are engrossing!
- Instead of being told, 'You should be thorough,' they will read about Booker T. Washington who cleaned a recitation room so meticulously that it secured his entry into Hampton Institute.
- Instead of hearing that courage is an attractive virtue, they get consumed with the story of Colonel Aleksandr Groten who defied a direct order and exposed himself to enemy fire to save his men from certain death in a swamp.
- Instead of being admonished to be more compassionate, they see how during the Russian Revolution Gregory Burmistr gave his last pair of felt boots to a young girl suffering from the cold, despite being poor himself.
Packed with adventure, danger, and real historical drama, these books keep your students turning pages as they devour tales of daring escapes, life-threatening risks, wartime heroism, and sacrificial acts of kindness.
In ten biographical sketches, see how a figure from the late 1800s through World War I demonstrates a key virtue.
- Thoroughness ~ Booker T. Washington
- Contentment ~ Horatio Spafford
- Hospitality ~ Kate Gibson
- Self-Control ~ Kate Shelley
- Meekness ~ George Washington Carver
- Joyfulness ~ Lieutenant Armand Pinsard
- Courage ~ Colonel Aleksandr Groten
- Loyalty ~ Darya Efimova
- Obedience ~ Sergeant Alvin C. York
- Compassion ~ Gregory Burmistr "
"What is honor? How does someone show resourcefulness? What does it mean to be patient, forgiving, or brave? When it comes to understanding and developing character traits, biographical stories are a powerful tool.
Powerful not only because they so effectively illustrate virtues but also because your young reader doesn't feel preached at.
These 10 stories are engrossing!
- Instead of being told, 'You should be dependable,' they will read about medic Cecil Breeden who unflinchingly administered medical care to wounded soldiers on Omaha Beach amidst heavy German fire on D-Day.
- Instead of hearing that forgiveness is an attractive virtue, they get consumed with the story of Jacob DeShazer who, after enduring harsh imprisonment and torture by the Japanese, found the capacity to forgive his captors and returned to Japan as a missionary.
- Instead of being admonished to be more discerning, they see how Commander Eugene Fluckey meticulously planned a daring mission to blow up a Japanese supply train, carefully selecting his crew to ensure the mission's success and his men's safety.
Packed with adventure, danger, and real historical drama, these books keep your students turning pages as they devour tales of daring rescues, sabotage missions, death-defying pursuits, and ultimate sacrifice.
In ten biographical sketches, see how a figure from World War II and its aftermath demonstrates a key virtue.
- Honor ~ General Pyotr Wrangel
- Punctuality ~ Gunnar Kaasen
- Forgiveness ~ Jacob DeShazer
- Patience ~ Colonel Philip Toosey
- Resourcefulness ~ Lieutenant William Overstreet
- Dependability ~ Cecil Breeden
- Love ~ Captain Eddie Simpson
- Discernment ~ Commander Eugene Fluckey
- Deference ~ Lieutenant Adrian Marks
- Bravery ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer"
"Step into the earliest days of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 1, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence.
Learn American History While Building Godly Character
From the chaos of battlefields to secret midnight rides, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality:
- Dependability ~ Wentworth Cheswell
- Determination ~ Peter Salem
- Enthusiasm ~ Rev. Jonathan Mayhew
- Faithfulness ~ Rev. Lemuel Haynes
- Humility ~ Col. George Washington
- Initiative ~ Col. Ethan Allen
- Justice ~ John Adams
- Passion ~ Samuel Adams
- Steadfastness ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
- Virtue ~ Rev. Jacob Duché
American Heroes to Emulate
These action-packed stories of the Revolution showcase the very best role models of the period between July 9, 1755 and June 17, 1775.
- Discover how George Washington survived against all odds.
- Feel Reverend Jonathan Mayhew's enthusiasm, which ignited patriotic fervor among colonists.
- Witness Samuel Adams ignite a revolution with his passion for justice.
- Watch John Adams uphold justice, even for his adversaries, during the Boston Massacre trials.
- Hear Reverend Jacob Duché's powerful prayer for the Continental Congress.
- Follow Wentworth Cheswell on his midnight ride as he warned of approaching British troops.
- Ride with Ethan Allen as he storms Fort Ticonderoga.
- Admire Lemuel Haynes’s faith which led him to break barriers.
- Stand beside Dr. Joseph Warren as he risks everything for liberty."
"Step into the turning point of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 2, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence.
Learn American History While Building Godly Character
From daring midnight crossings to tense debates in Congress, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality:
- Attentiveness ~ Samuel Fraunces
- Diligence ~ Col. John Glover & the Marblehead Men
- Endurance ~ Gen. Horatio Gates
- Honesty ~ John Hart
- Perseverance ~ Gen. Henry Knox
- Persuasiveness ~ Rev. John Witherspoon
- Resourcefulness ~ Oliver Wolcott
- Responsibility ~ Richard Henry Lee
- Valor ~ Gen. George Washington
- Wisdom ~ Gen. George Washington
American Heroes to Emulate
These action-packed stories of the Revolution showcase the very best role models of the period between December 1775 and December 1777.
- Discover how Henry Knox braved snow and ice to deliver cannons that saved Boston.
- See George Washington’s valor as he leads his troops through hardship and victory.
- Watch Samuel Fraunces’s attentiveness foil a plot against Washington.
- Hear John Witherspoon’s persuasive words ignite independence.
- Witness Richard Henry Lee urge Congress toward liberty.
- Admire Oliver Wolcott’s resourcefulness as his family melts down a king’s statue for bullets.
- Stand with John Hart as he clings to honesty through personal loss.
- Row with John Glover’s Marblehead Men as they ferry Washington’s army to victory at Trenton."
"Are you searching for true heroes your children can look up to?
Step into the pivotal years of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 3.
Learn American History While Building Godly Character
From daring midnight escapes to the drama of battlefield courage, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality:
- Alertness ~ John Paulding & Companions
- Boldness ~ Col. John Sevier
- Bravery ~ Sgt. William Jasper
- Commitment ~ Marquis de Lafayette
- Compassion ~ Martha Washington
- Creativity ~ Rev. James Caldwell
- Discretion ~ Nancy Strong
- Loyalty ~ Col. Francis Marion
- Orderliness ~ Baron von Steuben
- Persistence ~ Col. George Rogers Clark
American Heroes to Emulate
These action-packed stories of the Revolution showcase the very best role models of the period between December 1777 and October 1780.
- Discover how Marquis de Lafayette devoted his life and fortune to the American cause.
- See Nancy Strong’s discretion as a petticoat spy in the Culper Ring.
- Admire Martha Washington’s compassion at Valley Forge, caring for soldiers and her husband.
- Witness Baron von Steuben’s orderliness as he transforms the Continental Army.
- March with George Rogers Clark and his men, whose persistence won the Northwest Territory.
- Stand with Sergeant William Jasper, whose bravery inspired his regiment at Fort Sullivan and Savannah.
- Learn from Rev. James Caldwell’s creativity in the heat of battle.
- Watch John Paulding and companions’ alertness foil Benedict Arnold’s treason."
"Are you searching for true heroes your children can look up to?
Step into the final chapters of America’s fight for freedom and the birth of a nation with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 4.
Learn American History While Building Godly Character
From daring espionage to the halls of Congress, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality:
- Availability ~ Emily Geiger
- Cautiousness ~ James Armistead
- Courage ~ Jordan Freeman
- Decisiveness ~ Gen. Daniel Morgan
- Discernment ~ Alexis de Tocqueville
- Generosity ~ Haym Solomon
- Prudence ~ Benjamin Franklin
- Purposefulness ~ Gen. Nathanael Greene
- Thoroughness ~ James Madison
- Uprightness ~ Thomas Jefferson
American Heroes to Emulate
These action-packed stories showcase the very best role models from January 1781 through February 1832.
- Discover how James Armistead’s cautiousness as a double agent helped win the siege of Yorktown.
- See Daniel Morgan’s decisiveness at the Battle of Cowpens, a turning point in the war.
- Admire Nathanael Greene’s purposeful leadership during the siege of Ninety-Six.
- Ride with Emily Geiger, whose availability and courage delivered a vital message through enemy lines.
- Stand with Jordan Freeman, whose courage and sacrifice at Fort Griswold inspired generations.
- Witness Haym Solomon’s generosity as he financed the Revolution and supported the new nation.
- Learn from James Madison’s thoroughness in crafting the Constitution and Bill of Rights."
"Invite your middle and high school students to step into the adventurous lives of faithful men and women who dedicated everything to proclaiming Christ to the nations. Missionaries for Christ, part of the inspiring Legends of Faith series by homeschool author Marilyn Boyer, shares the remarkable true stories of those who answered God’s call to go—no matter the cost.
Through engaging biographies and vivid illustrations, readers will encounter missionaries who relied completely on prayer and God’s provision as they took the gospel to unreached peoples. Their courage, faith, and perseverance remind us that God can use ordinary lives for extraordinary purposes.
Recommended for 7th grade and up, this beautifully illustrated volume features powerful stories of:
- Adoniram Judson—one of the first Protestant missionaries from North America, who spent 40 years in Burma
- Robert Moffat—the devoted missionary and Bible translator who ministered in Africa for over 50 years
- John Paton—who brought the gospel to the South Seas, trusting God through every trial
- Hudson Taylor—founder of China Inland Mission, who labored years before seeing his first convert
- Amy Carmichael—missionary to India who rescued children and taught the truth of God’s love
- Gladys Aylward—a courageous woman of faith who defied the odds to serve in China
- Eric Liddell—Olympic gold medalist turned missionary, who gave his life serving others in China
- Betty Greene—the first woman missionary pilot and founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship
- Jim Elliot—missionary martyr whose legacy still calls believers to surrender all for Christ
- Brother Andrew—God’s Smuggler who risked his life to deliver Bibles to persecuted nations"
"Invite your middle and high school students to explore the powerful stories behind the songs that have shaped Christian worship for centuries. Famous Hymnwriters, part of the inspiring Legends of Faith series by homeschool author Marilyn Boyer, highlights the men and women whose trials, triumphs, and steadfast faith produced hymns that continue to encourage the hearts of believers today.
Through captivating biographies and rich illustrations, readers will discover how God used both joy and suffering to inspire songs that proclaim His truth and goodness. As students learn about each hymnwriter’s life, they will see how music can be a powerful expression of theology, devotion, and hope.
Recommended for 7th grade and up, this volume features these beloved hymnwriters:
- Isaac Watts – author of Come We That Love the Lord and the father of English hymnwriting
- Charles Wesley – writer of more than 6,000 hymns including Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- John Newton – former slave trader turned pastor who penned Amazing Grace
- William Cowper – writer of There Is a Fountain, whose poetry reflected deep faith through suffering
- Fanny Crosby – blind from infancy, yet wrote over 8,000 hymns praising her Savior
- Horatio Spafford – author of It Is Well with My Soul, written after great personal loss
- Frances Ridley Havergal – writer of Take My Life and Let It Be, a hymn of full surrender
- Philip Bliss and Ira Sankey – gospel songwriters who inspired revival through music"
"A Legends of Faith Reader by Marilyn Boyer | Christian Homeschool History, Language, and Bible Resources
Perfect for Christian homeschool families seeking faith-building history curriculum.
Introduce your middle and high school students to the bold believers who helped shape the foundation of the Christian faith. Early Church Fathers, part of the inspiring Legends of Faith series by homeschool author Marilyn Boyer, brings Christian history to life through captivating stories of real men who stood firm for Christ in the face of persecution, heresy, and cultural opposition.
Recommended for 7th grade and up, this beautifully illustrated reader includes powerful biographies of:
- Polycarp – a fearless martyr who refused to deny Christ
- John Calvin – a leading voice of the Reformation
- Irenaeus of Lyon – a defender of biblical truth in the early Church
- John Wycliffe – the “Morning Star of the Reformation”
- Martin Luther – a reformer who challenged the status quo with Scripture
- John Knox – Scotland’s fiery preacher of truth
- William Tyndale – the translator who gave the Bible to the English-speaking world
- John Owen – a profound Puritan theologian
- Patrick of Ireland – a missionary who brought the gospel to a nation
- John Bunyan – the author of Pilgrim’s Progress and preacher of grace
With helpful vocabulary words and engaging illustrations, this collection of compelling Christian biographies is ideal for personal reading, homeschool history, Bible, or language arts curriculum; stories can be read in any order.
Whether your family is new to church history or looking to deepen your understanding of the heroes of the faith, Early Church Fathers will inspire your children to live boldly for Christ."
"Inspiring Stories of Faith and Legacy!
Step into the past and explore the lives of remarkable people of faith who made a lasting impact for Christ! This engaging series brings to life the Early Church Fathers, Famous Preachers and Evangelists, Missionaries for Christ, and Famous Hymnwriters — each with a story that continues to encourage us today.
This volume, Famous Preachers and Evangelists, is recommended for 7th grade and up. It includes:
- John Wesley
- Jonathan Edwards
- George Whitefield
- Francis Asbury
- Peter Cartwright
- George Müller
- Charles Spurgeon
- William Booth
- Dwight L. Moody
- John Harper
With vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand glossary words, the series was created so it could be read in any order. Whether for personal enjoyment or as part of a history or language arts curriculum, this series is a wonderful way to learn about the people who helped shape Christian history!"
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