Amy Puetz (pronounced Pitts) is a homeschool graduate, a self-taught historian, and a servant of Jesus Christ. History has been a passion for her since childhood. Years of in-depth study (both in modern and old sources) have equipped her to write history-related books. Amy Puetz is the author of Uncover Exciting History: Revealing America's Christian Heritage in Short, Easy-to-Read Nuggets and Countdown to Christmas: Memory Making Stories and Activities for Every Day from December 1st to the 25th. As a columnist for Home School Enrichment Magazine she shares stories about historical events from a Christian worldview. She especially loves to dig for little-known stories that show God's providential hand. Because of a chronic illness (fibromyalgia) that limits what she can do, the Lord led her to start an online business which she can do from home. She is the author of several e-books. In her spare time she enjoys sewing and reading. Visit her Web site at www.AmyPuetz.com to see many resources relating to history. She also publishes a bimonthly e-zine for ladies of all ages, called Heroines of the Past.
Amy Puetz has a gift for making history touchable. She makes it glow and makes it something you want to experience. Countdown to Christmas combines the history and traditions of Christmas with great literature; art, craft, and cooking projects; and the tools for creating beautiful family memories. The stories included are richly illustrated with beautiful artwork and historic images that bring them to life. Countdown to Christmas is a wonderful way for families with children of all ages to experience the beautiful celebration of the coming of Jesus and all that it means for each one of us.
Mary Evelyn Notgrass, author and playwritght www.notgrass.com,
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"Amy Puetz has written a wonderful book, Countdown to Christmas. I love the fact that each day's readings and activities are not overwhelming, but short and simple...making this book very user-friendly, practical, and easy to incorporate into your daily schedule during the month of December. I highly recommend this book!"
Sheri Graham, Graham Family Ministries, www.school4jesus.com
"Countdown to Christmas is a delightful collection of 'old-fashioned' Christmas stories, games, and recipes that today's kids love! My five youngest children and I had a blast using this book last year, and we are looking forward to using it again this year. Get a copy for yourself, and one for a friend. You will love making Countdown to Christmas your newest family tradition."
Erica Johns, Supermom's Health and Wellness, http://SupermomsHealthAndWellness.com
"Amy Puetz has created the "warmth and joy of Christmas" with her December 1-25 Christmas Countdown book. Her compiled classic stories, carols, and activities keep the family together and anticipating Christmas Day. With the busyness of the holiday season, this daily inspiration will warm your heart and keep your focus on the joy of Christmas. This book will be sure to make this year a "Merry Christmas" at your home!"
Marcia Ramsland, author of Simplify Your Holidays: A Classic Christmas Planner to Use Year after Year, www.OrganizingPro.com
Book Testimonials for Uncover Exciting History
"Amy Puetz always finds the 'story' to tell about her person or event in history." Dr. Ruth Beechick
"How did a pirate help Americans win the Battle of New Orleans? How did a conscientious objector capture 132 Germans? Who developed a code language that was never broken during WWII?
"Story-telling is the greatest way to excite people about history, and Amy Puetz loves to tell stories. With vocabulary suited to middle grade children, the whole family will enjoy Uncover Exciting History as they gather 'round for family reading time. Each six-page story closes with Digging Deeper, a selection of discussion questions and project ideas to personalize the story. Period photos and maps enhance the book even more. Uncover Exciting History is a great resource for Christian families and those who yearn to see God's hand behind American history."
Marcia Washburn, Building Tomorrow's Generation at marciawashburn.com
"Uncover Exciting History is light reading on a remarkable theme: the people and events who made America, never forgetting the God who made America's people and events. I punctuated my reading by hunting down family and regaling them with 'Did you knows?' This is history to whet the appetites of the whole family." Rachel Starr Thomson, Author of Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled & The Seventh World Trilogy
"Amy Puetz has a gift for history. Avoiding the dryness of excessive detail, Amy brings out the essence of other times and distant places, taking us along on the journey to meet famous generals, intrepid explorers, and common, everyday people who made their mark on our world. This collection of sketches isn't meant to be an in-depth study of world history. Instead, you'll find the collection a great way to introduce the reluctant historian in your family to the excitement and drama of the past. Short enough to be read easily and quickly, yet informative enough to give your kids a good overview of historical events, these narratives are the perfect way to whet your children's appetites for learning about history. Even better, they're written from a Christian perspective, giving your children an appreciation for God's providential hand in world history. Highly recommended!"
Jonathan Lewis, Home School Enrichment Magazine
"I had the opportunity to review the book Uncover Exciting History: Revealing America's Christian Heritage and would like to share my findings with you. This book is an excellent introduction to many of the very important events that have occurred in America's history. I love that it comes from a Christian perspective leaving me the opportunity to use it as a read aloud, or hand it off to my older student for independent use. The short chapters are great as is, yet can easily become a spring board for older students (or moms planning a study) to do some research on their own. Best of all the chapters leave you wanting to know even more about each person, place in history, or event . . . isn't that what we are trying to evoke in our children, a love of learning with a desire to learn constantly?! If you'll be studying American History anytime soon, I suggest you pick up this wonderful resource." Niki, www.Handsofachild.com
