When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany By Erwin W. Lutzer / Moody Publishers The atrocities committed by the Nazis are almost unimaginable. And yet, in the early 20th century, Germany didn’t appear to be on the brink of world-shaking terrors. It looked like America today. Warning against propaganda and dangerous trends he sees in the U.S. government, Lutzer exhorts believers to heed the warning signs. Foreword by Eric Metaxas. 160 pages, softcover from Moody.

Science in the Beginning Set By Dr. Jay L. Wile Science in the Beginning is an engaging, exciting, hands-on, multilevel elementary resource that is the first in a planned series of books by Dr. Jay Wile.Introducing scientific concepts in the context of history, the days of creation are used as a structure through which a wide variety of scientific topics are introduced, including: light, energy conservation, air & water, botany, the solar system, zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy and physiology.A total of 90 lessons are included; 15 for every creative day in the Genesis account. The first 12 are “normal” lessons and the last 3 are challenge lessons. Depending on how much science you wish to teach in your homeschool, there are enough lessons to cover every other day for the length of a school year, or, you can finish the book by only doing two lessons a week (and skipping the challenge lessons).Students will love the hands-on activity that begins each lesson. Most are experiments (that have been field-tested for homeschoolers!), and include step by step directions to keep you on track. As this curriculum was designed for all elementary-aged students to use together, the main lesson text takes a conversational, easy-to-read tone that all students can comprehend; illustrations and photographs are integrated throughout. A review assignment closes the lesson; questions are grouped for “youngest, older, and oldest” students. Students are to keep a notebook, and activities include both drawing and writing type notebook assignments. For evaluation, the notebook or oral questions can be used; tests are not in the text, but are in the helps and hints book.Experiments use common household goods, though for some items that may not be on-hand, a list is provided at the beginning of the book. A full materials list for each creation-day chapter is also included for easy preparation.The “Helps & Hints” book accompanies the primary text. Divided into three sections, this book will provide helpful notes on the lesson and experiments in the textbook, tests for each “day” of the creation week, and answers to the tests.This curriculum is designed for elementary students in grades K-6.This kit includes:Science in the Beginning Text, 299 pages with glossary and index. Hardcover.Science in the Beginning Helps & Hints Book, 48 pages, softcover.

I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist By Norman L. Geisler & Frank Turek / Crossway To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith.