Books with author David Gordon

What is the most colorful fish? Can any fish besides sharks be deadly? Why do some deep-sea fish light up? Disney Sea Creatures combines the magic of Disney with a close-up look at some of the weird and wonderful creatures that live above and below the sea to answer all these questions and more. See-through models of sea creatures are imbedded in the book for a unique and interactive learning experience. Created to appeal to children’s natural curiosity about the ocean, this unique reference tool is sure to inspire a lifetime of science learning.

Now in Paperback!Just in time for summer travel, this paperback edition of THE NOISY AIRPLANE RIDE offers a rhyming tour of the variety of sounds a child might hear before, during, and after takeoff. Rhythmic noises make for a great read-aloud.A final double-page spread helps clarify some of the sights and physical sensations of a plane ride, from luggage loading to queasiness."Will no doubt provide comfort to young, first-time flyers." -Booklist"A contribution both cogent and soothing to the scanty library of preflight, or in-flight, reading matter for young, infrequent flyers."-Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

When I was the father of three little girls, I used to read the Bible to them at bedtime. It was one of the favorite moments of my day, and these moments now stand as some of my most cherished memories. Because some of the words were difficult for a child to understand, I did some “on the fly” editing, changing words or phrases to something they could comprehend. The Psalms did not hold the intrigue and suspense of many of the narrative sections of the Bible, but they still held the seeds of poetry that sprouted into delight. The Psalms began to shape the concept of God these children were hiding in their hearts. When reading the Psalms, I wanted to respect the meaning of the text and use the language other translators had created, but find a way to connect with the girls I knew and loved best. Most of all, I wanted them to grow to love the Bible as I did. I hoped they would hear the majestic praises, heartfelt laments, and exhortations to righteousness that are found in the Psalms and “hide them in their hearts so they would not sin against God.” These daughters are grown and out of the house now, studying at their universities or divinity schools, and still reading in their beds at night just as I am. Now that I am having my first ever sabbatical after 27 years of ministry in local churches, I wanted to take some time to convert some of those memories into written treasures for other parents, children, and grandchildren. That’s why I’ve created this book of Psalms with illustrations. I have extracted 25 of some of the most memorable, powerful, and child-friendly Psalms in the Bible and edited them in such a way that they will be comprehended by a child. Appreciating the diversity of the Psalms, I made an intentional effort to include all kinds of Psalms: praise, thanksgiving, lamentation, confession, wisdom, and trust. I have attempted to paraphrase these Psalms, using language and imagery appropriate for children, while remaining faithful to the spirit of these texts. Some explanatory notes along with some conversation questions are included in the back for those who might find these useful. My hope is that you will create your own special moments of reading and talking about God and the Bible with your own children, grandchildren, or any young person you love.

As Goliath came nearer, David quickly took out his slingshot and one of the pebbles from the shepherd’s bag. He loaded the stone into the slingshot, rotated the sling, and mightily hurled the sharpened rock. The rock flew in the air straight into Goliath’s forehead, deep into the bare forehead, and Goliath fell face forward to the ground, lifeless.David ran to Goliath, took out Goliath’s big sharp sword from its sheath, and raised it victoriously skyward.The first book by author David Goren; born in Israel, a veteran of three Israeli wars: The War of Independence, 1948, Mivtza Kadesh (Kadesh operation), 1956, and The Six Day War, 1967.Served in the Jewish Settlement Police as part of the British Mandate’s police force in Kibbutz Kfar-Giladi in the Upper Galilee (1946-1947) under command of the Haganah.In 1946 participated alongside the Palmach in securing the establishment of the Neot Mordechai and Maayan Baruch Kibbutzim in the Upper Galilee.In 1950 served as a counselor for immigrating youth and supervisor on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Culture in the Pardes Hanna and Ein Shemer immigration camps.A lover of the Bible since early youth.Graduated from the Avshalom Insistute for higher learning of Israeli Studies, a total of six years, of which three were spent hiking Shvil Israel, from Dan in the north all the way to Maale Palmach in the Negev.Father of a daughter and two sons and grandfather to four girls.

Dolphins have long been a source of fascination for humans for their immense intelligence, charming personalities, and magnificent acrobatics. But there are lots of things that we don’t know about these captivating mammals: Did you know that there are 37 different species of dolphins? Or that dolphins drink milk? That they take naps? Or that some scientists believe that the dolphin’s ancestors once walked upright on land? Here, 3-D, layered models let children look through a dolphin's insides while they encounter interesting facts and vivid illustrations along the way.