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13-volume Adventures from Around the World Devotional Series.
These enthralling, true-life missionary stories are full of adventure, humor, and faith.
In African Adventures the missionaries lose their way in the bush and are stalked by lions in their camp.
Amazon Adventures is bursting with exotic wildlife, tapirs, beetles as big as mice, and kinkajous.
The land of the Outback Adventures in Australia is still fairly untamed; kangaroos, wallabies, and emus all live and thrive there.
Kiwi Adventures introduces your family to the Kakapo, the parrot of the night, along with penguins, the albatross, and sea lions.
Even in the tamer Rocky Mountain Adventures there are missionary adventures with mountain bears, black panthers, deadly spiders, and poisonous snakes.
The only living object that can be seen from the moon, the Great Barrier Reef, has over 2,500 categories of fish, 400 categories of mollusks, and 500 varieties of seaweed, stunning examples of God's creation.
The Himalayan Adventures is about more than a range of mountains. It includes the mythological yeti, a bossy monkey with pierced ears, alcoholic elephants, and folks whom Christ died for.
Scottish Highland Adventures acquaints your family with a country that comprises less than 0.1% of the earth's population, yet has contributed significantly to the spiritual vigor throughout the world.
Rainforest Adventures contains stories about tree frogs, anteaters, piranha fish, snakes, jaguars, and many more wonders of God's creation. Wild West Adventures are stories based in the western USA and consist of stories of wild critters and of people of faith who were inspired by Jesus!
In Cambodian Adventures find out what its like to live and work in the far east country of Cambodia amongst the Khmer people. Discover what it's like to work as a missionary in a Buddhist country. Join in with the adventure as you travel around in taxis, vans, trucks, carts and tuk-tuks - small roofed carriages pulled around by a motorcycle. Discover what a fried spider tastes like and what drink tastes like pureed cabbage!
In New York City Adventures, you may be surprised to find quiet corners and vast green spaces filled with all kinds of wildlife. You'll also meet people who are trusting God with their lives and trying to make a difference in the lives of others.
Read the real life stories of the explorers in Pacific Adventures who discovered the peoples and islands of this region as well as the missionaries who brought God's word and the good news of the gospel to the people living there.
Each book is written for seven- to 12-year-old children and includes black-and-white illustrations, so this set of 13 exciting books could also be a great readaloud for the younger children.
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Features
Publisher's Information
Author: Donna Vann
Pages: 95 pages
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
13-book set:
African Adventures
Author: Dick Anderson
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781857928075
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
Dick Anderson's true-life missionary stories are full of adventure, humor and faith. Learn what happens when the missionaries lose their way in the bush, when a leopard attacks a camel, when lions stalk the missionaries in their camp, when bandits arrive in the village, and when the Turkana people realize that God speaks their language and Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Amazon Adventures
Author: Horace Banner
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781857924404
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
The Amazon Rain Forest is the oldest and largest rain forest in the world and one of the longest rivers on the planet cuts through its heart. It covers a huge area of South America and has an extremely varied plant and animal habitat. Join in the adventurers and experience the exciting and dangerous life of a pioneer missionary in South America. Read about the shocking electric eel, the jungle turncoat, the persistent frog and the mysterious kinkajou. Find out what lessons we can learn from these wonderful and amazing animals. Even the little white butterflies can teach us something about life and the love of God.
Outback Adventures
Author: Jim Cromarty
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781857929744
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
The outback in Australia is one of the wildest places there is, yet humans and animals survive in this hostile environment. Kangaroos, wallaby's and emus, all live and thrive alongside ranchers and merino sheep, swagmen and dingoes. Tourists and wild animals bake in the hot sun. People dig for gold and other treasures, but the greatest treasure we can find anywhere is the word of God and the truth it tells us about God our Creator and our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Rocky Mountain Adventures
Author: Betty Swinford
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781857929621
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
Join in the Rocky Mountain Adventure, set out on the trail that will teach you about this wonderful mountain range and the amazing God who created it. Betty Swinford lives in the mountains of northern Arizona, where there is lots of snow, a monsoon season, mountain lions and bears walking down the streets! Read about trekking and white water rafting, the black panther and a deadly spider. Find out about the Navajo Indians and how people are praying that many will be brought to know Jesus Christ.
Great Barrier Reef Adventures
Author: Jim Cromarty
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781845500689
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
Back-packers and tourists flock to Australia, especially to the amazing Great Barrier Reef. The water is crystal clear and the fish and sea creatures are every color of the rainbow. The coral beds are heaving with creatures of every shape and size. Watch as divers and other explorers discover God's amazing creation. Join Jim Cromarty as he shows us God's amazing work in the beautiful land and waters off the Australian coast.
Rain Forest Adventures
Author: Horace Banner
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781857926279
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
The Amazon Rain Forest is the oldest and largest forest in the world. It covers a huge area of South America and has the most varied plant and animal habitat on the planet. When you read this book you will be part of an expedition and adventure into the heart of the rain forest. Read about the tree frog's nest, about the chameleon who can change color and the very hungry piranha fish. Discover what it's like to actually live in the rain forest. Join in the adventures and experience the exciting and dangerous life of a pioneer missionary in South America.
Wild West Adventures
Author: Donna Vann
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781845500658
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
Cowboys and Indians, buffalo stampedes, eating well-roasted mouse as a cure for measles; what was it like to live in the Wild West? This area of America stretched from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Although you don't often see covered wagons or teepees these days, there are still cowboys and Indians. And the west is still wild - especially when you consider the bears, coyotes and poisonous snakes that still live there! Besides amazing nature and incredible adventures, there are stories of people of faith. Come along on the journey to explore this part of God's surprising and wonderful world!
Himalayan Adventures
Author: Penny Reeve
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781845500801
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
If mountain climbing is your thing you will enjoy coming on this expedition! If trekking through dangerous but breathtaking terrain is something you've always longed to do then Himalayan Adventures is for you. There are tigers and elephants and monkeys galore, plus fascinating people. But watch out - the hairy caterpillars might sting you! Find out what it's like to be in the countries of the Himalayas such as India and Nepal, and see God at work in His people and His creation.
Scottish Highland Adventures
Author: Catherine MacKenzie
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781845502812
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
The far northern climes of Scotland have a name that brings to mind an enthralling history, adventure and excitement, wild mountains and romantic glens, red deer in the forests and golden eagles on the wing. But there is far more to the Highlands of Scotland than that. It's a land dominated by sea, rugged terrain and weather! Scotland not only hosts the United Kingdom's only resident colonies of dolphins, the highlands also boasts an increasing number of wind farms. Many people from countries like Australia, America and Canada can trace their family roots back to Scotland. Read about this tiny part of the world and how God made it, blessed the people who have lived in it and blessed the world through it.
Kiwi Adventures
Author: Bartha Hill
Pages: 96
Binding: Paperback
Copyright:
ISBN: 9781845502829
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Printed In: Scotland
The land of the Kiwis is a fascinating country. Not only does New Zealand have one of the most unusual flightless birds (the kiwi itself), it has many other claims to fame as well. If you thought it was the Wright brothers who first flew in an airplane, think again - the kiwis reckon it was one of their own, Richard Pearse. But there is no disputing that it was a New Zealander, Murray Kendon, who started Mission Aviation Fellowship. MAF planes are used across the world to bring help and the good news of Jesus Christ to thousands of people in far-flung places. New Zealand has other claims to fame, too. Through the pages of this book you'll be introduced to the Maori people. You'll see animals and birds that will amaze and enthrall you (such as penguins, the majestic albatross, sea lions and even dolphins and whales). Also watch out for the Moeraki Boulders and the green parrot of the night, the kakapo!
Publisher's Information
Cambodian Adventures
Author: Donna Vann
Pages: 95 pages
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
Find out what its like to live and work in the far east country of Cambodia amongst the Khmer people. Discover what it's like to work as a missionary in a Buddhist country. Join in with the adventure as you travel around in taxis, vans, trucks, carts and tuk-tuks - small roofed carriages pulled around by a motorcycle. Discover what a fried spider tastes like and what drink tastes like pureed cabbage!As you clamber through jungle and through rice paddy fields you will get find out what to do to repel a snakebite and how God loves the people here as much as anywhere.Which is why he has sent missionaries like Dave and Laura to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the Khmer. Even though many people in Cambodia know very little about the one true God, you will discover that God has not forgotten Cambodia. He is at work here in surprising ways. So come along, and don't forget your insect repellent!
Pacific Adventures
Publisher's Information
Author: Jim Cromarty
Pages: 95 pages each
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world and extends from the Arctic in the North to the Antarctica in the South. It covers 46% of the earth's water surface and 32% of its total surface area. It is an amazing part of the world with \
Read the real life stories of the explorers who discovered the peoples and islands of this region as well as the missionaries who brought God's word and the good news of the gospel to the people living there.
Be astonished at the incredible beauty and breathtaking wonder of the Pacific Ocean and its creator as you come on another adventure with Jim Cromarty through the Pacific.
New York City Adventures
Publisher's Information
Author: Donna Vann
Pages: 95 pages
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications
New York City is full of excitement at any hour of the day or night. Imagine riding in a speedboat out to the Statue of Liberty, or having a sleepover in the Museum of Natural History. You can walk across the famous Brooklyn Bridge or watch a movie being filmed right on the street. Or maybe you'd like to travel back in time, to experience life as an early New Yorker.
If there's anything fascinating or fun that you can't do here, it's just because no one has thought of it yet. For over a hundred years New York has been known as 'The Big Apple' - the best place in the world to be.
In this buzzing big city, you may be surprised to find quiet corners and vast green spaces filled with all kinds of wildlife. You'll also meet people who are trusting God with their lives and trying to make a difference in the lives of others. Quizzes and illustrations included.
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