Books with author Bill Farnsworth

All aboard! Children travel back in time when Lucy suddenly transforms into Andrew Russell, the man who took the famous photograph of the golden spike as it was pounded into the last rail of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. She hears heart-wrenching stories from the railroad workers about the troubles and difficulties in building the first Transcontinental Railroad. In The Last Rail: The Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad, children learn how the building of this railroad changed travel and unified the nation at last. This 32-page, beautifully illustrated book comes with additional information about the Transcontinental Railroad and a glossary of key terms to extend the learning fun! Also included is an easy-to-download audiobook for read-along listening fun!Book Features:- Large, colorful illustrations on every page- An interesting story with historical facts- 32 pages, including glossary- Easy-to-download audiobook- Appropriate for Reading Level: Grades 2-4- Appropriate for Interest Level: 6-12 years- Paperback dimensions: 8 x 10 inches

All aboard! Children travel back in time when Lucy suddenly transforms into Andrew Russell, the man who took the famous photograph of the golden spike as it was pounded into the last rail of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. She hears heart-wrenching stories from the railroad workers about the troubles and difficulties in building the first Transcontinental Railroad. In The Last Rail: The Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad, children learn how the building of this railroad changed travel and unified the nation at last. This 32-page, beautifully illustrated book comes with additional information about the Transcontinental Railroad and a glossary of key terms to extend the learning fun!Book Features:- Large, colorful illustrations on every page- An interesting story with historical facts- 32 pages, including glossary- Appropriate for Reading Level: Grades 2-4- Appropriate for Interest Level: 6-12 years- Hardcover dimensions: 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches

Ellie, a formerly abandoned puppy, and her new owner set out to hike the more than 2,000 mile long Appalachian Trail. Whether it is fording rivers, enduring storms, or scrambling up rugged cliffs, this true adventure story follows the companions as they survive nature as a team. The only in-print children’s book about hiking the Appalachian Trail, this is a thrilling tale of persistence, bravery, and friendship.

Betty Jean Barney Farnsworth was born to a humble, down to earth, all American family in a small town in southern Utah. From a very young age Betty was fascinated with history, particularly family history. When she was just a teenager, she gifted a journal to her grandmother. She wanted to know her story. Grandma Lilly's life truly mattered to Betty Jean. As a result of this selfless gift, her grandmother continued to write in many journals, almost daily until the day she died. Betty's seemingly small gift turned into a legacy and a treasure for generations to enjoy. Family history turned into a lifelong passion. Through the years Betty has researched relentlessly to trace her family roots back through the centuries. On this search she has gotten to know not just the name, birth, and death dates, but has really gotten to know who these people were. Their joy, their heartbreak and their stories, she has laughed, and cried with them. Through this role she has, essentially, kept them alive with their life's stories in our lives and hearts. Betty Jean's passion for those who had already passed became more of a 'knowing' when she herself, actually died while giving birth to her second son. Thankfully, doctors were able to revive her. Upon waking, Betty Jean knew life would never be the same, because she truly knew that her life didn't end even when she was no longer here. Through this amazing journey, Betty has literally become an ambassador between those living, and those who have passed. She has now stepped into the realm of sharing her gift of writing, and her gift of spirit through her writing. This book is a collection of experiences from the most tender place in her heart, Heaven. Now we can all experience a little bit of Heaven on Earth through this Earth angel's eyes.