Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Religion - Biblical Biography

Mary Slessor grew up in the slums of Dundee in the 1800's. Industry was booming but housing was sub- standard and life expectancy was low. Illness, disease and malnutrition killed many children before they reached the age of five. Mary was lucky - born into a poor family, abused by her father - she was still alive.

Dundee was Mary's training ground for a far fiercer battle. Mary left the shores of Scotland while only in her early twenties to immerse herself in reaching the lost tribes of Calibar in West Africa. Her preparation in the slums of Dundee was the key ingredient to her...

Paul Brand grew up in the Kolli Malai hills in India. He was determined never to leave India and never to be a doctor like his father - especially to lepers. Paul came back to India with a medical degree and there were patients waiting for him - leprosy patients. From then on he devoted his life to their care ... even to the point of making them special shoes Paul's faith in God, his love for mankind and his medical abilities gave those who suffered from leprosy a new life - and hope.

Life on the American frontier in the early 1700s was very difficult - continually threatened by disease, attack, and brutally cold winters. The English and Native Americans lived side by side, which often led to conflict. David Brainerd arose as a compassionate and fearless missionary to the various Indian tribes in America. Riding on his horse across rivers, over mountains, and through towns, Brainerd carried the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost, the hurting, and the broken. Notable pastors and missionaries like John Wesley, William Carey, Adoniram Judson and Jim Elliot were all...

A Lesson in Acceptance

Not many people like Zacchaeus the tax collector. But when Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus, Jesus calls him down to talk. How will the people react to Jesus meeting Zacchaeus?

This is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level I and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3^rd grade.

Jesus--part of the Get to Know series--is a unique biography about Jesus, the son of God. Focusing on the life and character of this Biblical hero, using color photographs, maps, and other visual resources to tell the whole story, young biography fans will come to learn more about this man of the God and the role he plays in history.

Featuring a bibliography and scriptural references throughout, this is sure to become a favorite for young readers and for first book reports.

What do the people in the Bible have to do with my life? Why should I care about who they were or what they did?

As children of God and followers of Christ, the men and women of the Bible are part of our spiritual heritage. Biblical figures, often young themselves, have much to teach us. They can serve as role models and help us identify and develop qualities that lead to a closer relationship with God and better relationships with those around us.

In this book, you will meet several companions, as well as modern-day teens, who exhibit ways to make those virtues and traits...

As a little girl, Frances (Fanny) loved to climb trees, enjoy the countryside and to run about with her spaniel. The mountains of Switzerland inspired her and she loved hiking on the steep slopes. She became a hymn writer and singer, longing to share the love of her Saviour. Books flowed from her pen at a later stage, often beginning as bedtime stories for her nephews and nieces.

Well educated and with a gift for writing, Hannah More was set to become one of the leading lights in the literary and artistic circles of the 1700s. Gradually, however, she realised that only Jesus Christ could bring her fulfilment. Hannah More is best known today for her penmanship but also for her defence of women's rights and her anti-slavery stance. Her life of would-be-fame was changed to a life of faith.

Lottie Moon was a dark eyed, raven haired mischief at school. She played pranks, cracked jokes and skipped church as often as possible. Her mother longed for Lottie to trust in Christ but Lottie didn't want anything to do with God - she felt she didn't need him. So how did this young girl have her life transformed so that she lived through the American civil war, taught at school and finally went to China as a missionary to share the good news of Jesus Christ with thousands of people on that great continent? This is her story, so read it and find out.

Hudson Taylor was a sickly child. He was often ill and had very poor eyesight. But God chose him to evangelise the Chinese. So at the age of 21 Hudson Taylor left the United Kingdom to sail half way round the world to China. Why did he do this? He did it to tell the Chinese people about the good news of Jesus Christ and to give them a message of hope. This story covers Hudson's childhood and traumatic teenage years as well as his life as a well-known pioneer missionary.

Charles Spurgeon was a simple country lad who went on to become one of the best known preachers in London, Europe and the world. Caught in a snowstorm one day when he was a teenager, he crept into the back of a church and the words "Look unto Jesus and be saved " changed his whole life. Charles spoke words that touched the hearts of rich and poor alike. His fame became so widespread that it is reputed that even Queen Victoria went to hear one of his sermons. Charles was more concerned about the King of Kings - Jesus Christ.

This is the true story of one of Scotland's most adventurous preachers.As the son-in-law of another fiery Scot - John Knox - John Welch was bound to cause a stir - and he did Find out about how he conquered roughians, saved a town from the dreaded plague and even dodged a cannon ball
Extra Features include: Maps, Quiz, Time Line, What was life like then? And Fact Summaries

This giftbox collection of colorful trailblazer stories makes a perfect present that will delight young minds. Features some of the great Christian evangelists and pioneers who will inspire young and old alike. This edition includes Billy Graham, the great evangelist who has preached to over 80 million people in over 185 countries and Joni Earekson Tada, whos tragic accident speaks of God's power to transform lives.

This giftbox collection of colorful trailblazer stories makes a perfect present that will delight young minds. Features some of the great Christian missionaries and medics who will inspire young and old alike. This edition includes the brave and adventurous story of Amy Carmichael in India and America's first overseas missionary Adoniram Judson.

This giftbox collection of colorful trailblazer stories makes a perfect present that will delight young minds. Features some of the great Christian reformers and activists who will inspire young and old alike. This edition includes William Wilberforce, the man fought to bring freedom and relief from the terrors of the slave trade and John Knox, who went from being a bodyguard to a preacher of God's Word.