World Wall Map (M Series World Wall Maps)1 review
Rand McNally

Rand McNally & Company, 2001

New Names in the World

This comprehensive Map has been so helpful with the spelling and locations of all the many new names of the various countries in our world today. Answering Grandchildren's questions are much easier now and my own knowledge of the locations of various places I have heard of but never knew where they ...
  
  











  



  
Wee Sing Around the World (Wee Sing)7 reviews
Pamela Conn Beall, Susan Hagen Nipp

Price Stern Sloan, 2006

International appeal for adults and toddlers

+ Classroom Treasure
+ WeeSing Around the World
+ great buy
+ Tons of fun!
  
  











  



  
Ultimate Sticker Book: Flag
DK Publishing

DK CHILDREN, 1993
  
  











  



  
George Mueller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) (Christian Heroes: Then & ...7 reviews
Geoff Benge, Janet Benge

YWAM Publishing, 1999

God is good!

+ touching story
+ A wonderful story
+ An inspiring testimony of faith and charity
+ wow
  
  











  



  
Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) (Christian Heroes, Then & Now)3 reviews
Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

Y W A M Pub, 1998

Amy Carmichael

+ Easy read, inspiring for all ages

Amy Carmichael had a huge heart for God, and a huge heart for God's calling for her. She cared for many children and rescued them from a horrible life of being destined to temple prostitution. She made a huge impact on all of the children she raised, and showed them the wonderful love of Jesus. ...
  
  











  



  
The Illustrated World Atlas
Alisdair Rogers

Crabtree Publishing Company, 1998

A highly visual atlas packed with lots of spectacular photos and illustrations. Features: highly cartographic with large, up-to-date relief maps superb illustrations and stimulating photographs divided into fifteen regions each featuring people and places, nature, farming and industry extensive datafiles on population and statistics fascinating key facts presented in an accessible ...
  
  











  



  
Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary (Trophy Picture Books)7 reviews
Jack Knowlton

HarperTrophy, 1997

Fun book

+ Awesome Geography book for children
+ good introduction to geography and reference books
+ Great Dictionary Type Book!
  
  











  



  
Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World6 reviews
MaryAnn F. Kohl, Jean Potter

Gryphon House, 1998

Love those Kohl books.

+ Accessible Arts & Crafts for the Family
+ Great geography supplemental book
+ Global Art
  
  











  



  
Cameron Townsend: Good News in Every Language (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)2 reviews
Geoff Benge, Janet Benge

YWAM Publishing, 2000

A Great Book about a Christian Man!

+ Easy Read; Informative

The man responsible for bringing God's word tp the World's diverse languages was a missionary to Mexico. This true story of Cameron Townsend is well-writen by Janet and Geoff Benge. Cameron goes through to tough times but with God's help he gets through them. In one incident he is giving out Bible ...
  
  











  



  
Wild Places (Explainers)1 review
Angela Wilkes

Educational Development Corporation, 1994

Beautiful illustrations, excellent book!

My children are very excited about this book. It is full of wonderful illustrations and information about different climates/regions (desert, jungle, mountains, etc...). In each region it also explores various related topics such as walking through the jungle, volcanoes, avalanches, conquering ...
  
  











  



  
Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) (Christian Heroes, Then & Now)10 reviews
Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

Y W A M Pub, 1998

Truly the Adventure of a Lifetime

+ An inspiring tale.
+ Determined Missionary..
+ Inspiring Story about a woman that wouldn't give up
+ This story is remarkable
  
  











  



  
12" Blue Ocean Inflatable Globe
Wings over the World

Universal Map Enterprises, 2001

12" Blue Ocean Inflatable Globe
  
  











  



  
Window On The World (pb)8 reviews
Spragget and Johnstone

Authentic, 2007

NOT a new edition!!

+ Very pleased!
+ Mission minded
+ Eye -Opening!
  
  











  



  
David Livingstone: Africa's Trailblazer (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)5 reviews
Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

YWAM Publishing, 1999

Filled with tenacity and drive to follow the vision God put in his heart

+ A man who followed God at all costs
+ Good overview of his life.

David was exceptional across the board. My heart hurt for his family although I'm sure David was unaware of the treatment they received. His wife was deserving of better. However, if the way he treated his family seems bad to you, then read the story of Adoniram Judson. Adoniram's letter to his ...
  
  











  



  
Nate Saint On a Wing and a Prayer (Christian Heroes: Then & Now) (Christian Heroes, Then & Now) (Christian ...3 reviews
Geoff Benge, Janet Benge

Y W A M Pub, 1998

Inspiring, life changing story

+ Awsome
+ Wonderful, inspirational book!

I just finished reading this book aloud to my children, ages 8 and 6. Each day, they begged me to read more. Our family was already familiar with what happened to the five missionary martyrs, including Nate Saint and Jim Elliot. After reading this book, we all felt that we were a part of Nate ...
  
  











  



  
Rand McNally Schoolhouse Intermediate World Atlas1 review

Rand McNally & Company, 2005

Basically useless, just a pretty booklet

We had purchased this book for our 11-year-old son, and quickly found it insufficient. So it went to our 9-year-old. We tried to use it for fourth grade homework this week, and it has so little information it's not even funny. It wasn't helpful at all. It's a pretty book though. It would be ...
  
  











  



  
Fun with Easy Origami: 32 Projects and 24 Sheets of Origami Paper (Origami)3 reviews
Dover

Dover Publications, 1993

Neat book

This kit is fun and not too hard. I needed help on some of them, but the directions are very detailed and I was able to do most of them on my own. Ben, age 8
  
  











  



  
Hero Tales, vol. 1: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes3 reviews
Dave and Neta Jackson

Bethany House, 2005

Great Family time

+ Best Book of Missionary Tales
+ Good Background information.

could be spent reading this book to each other. It is very informative and can keep the attention of any children. The stories are very inspirational.
  
  











  



  
The Usborne Living World Encyclopedia (Encyclopedias)3 reviews
Leslie Colvin, Emma Speare

Usborne Books, 2003

Living World Encyclopedia

+ The Usborne Living World Encyclopedia
+ It's a great book, but...

Who reads an encyclopedia? But this one is great. I'm reading it with my 2nd grader as part of home school. She's learning a lot. The words are bit difficult for a beginning 2nd grader, but the content is educational.
  
  











  



  
Maps and Globes (Reading Rainbow Book)6 reviews
Jack Knowlton

HarperTrophy, 1986

great introduction to maps and globes

+ "Learning from and Enjoying Maps"
+ Learn About maps and gobes using colorful pictures and easy reading large print text
+ Great for teaching about Map Skills!
+ Good introduction and overview of maps for elementary ages