While he would have preferred the simple, quiet life of the monastery--teaching, reading, thinking, and writing about God--Anselm of Canterbury spent much of his life dealing with powerful kings, consulting with popes, and serving reluctantly as archbishop of Canterbury. Through Anselm's story, Simonetta Carr teaches what life was like in medieval Western Europe. Young readers will learn of the tempestuous relationship between church and state during this era and the significance of Anselm's writings about why God became man and the relationship between faith and reason.

Table of Contents:

1. A Boy with a Dream
2. From Student to Teacher
3. The Will of a King
4. First Trip to Rome
5. New King, Old Troubles
6. Last Peaceful Years

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The Christian Biographies for Young Readers introduces children to important people in the Christian tradition. Parents and school teachers alike will welcome the excellent educational value it provides for students, while the quality of the publication and the artwork make each volume a keepsake for generations to come. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someone's life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.

A complex and fascinating character, Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria, is best remembered as the Father of Orthodoxy, upholding the doctrine of the Trinity against the Arian heresy. In the newest addition to the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series, author Simonetta Carr introduces children to the life and times of this important church father who tirelessly defended the Nicene Creed, which many of us today recite as a confession of our faith. Born during the Great Persecution, forced five times to leave his church and city, and constantly threatened by those who tried to ruin his reputation, Athanasius provides an example of godly faithfulness. Beautiful illustrations and a winsome, simply written narrative will bring the Nicene Creed to life for children of all ages, prompting relevant discussions on the divinity of Christ and the importance of creeds and confessions.

Table of Contents:

1. Young Athanasius

2. Called to Lead in Difficult Times

3. Twice in Exile

4. Hiding in Deserts

5. Years of Peace

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The Nicene Creed

Series Description

The Christian Biographies for Young Readers introduces children to important people in the Christian tradition. Parents and school teachers alike will welcome the excellent educational value it provides for students, while the quality of the publication and the artwork make each volume a keepsake for generations to come. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someone's life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.

Simonetta Carr's newest children's biography introduces us to a father of the Chinese evangelical church, Pastor Wang Mingdao. Mingdao is remembered for standing firm for the true gospel, even though it cost him his earthly freedom. Even after a moment of weakness during persecution, Mingdao found restoration in Christ and kept the faith through twenty-three years of imprisonment. His courage and strength provide a modern example of how Christians can trust the Lord and remain faithful in times of hardship and persecution. This title is part of the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series.

Learn about how Christianity spread to Armenia, the first official Christian nation; how a paper nailed to a church door in Germany marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation; how missionaries have taken the gospel to places like India, Japan, Latin America, and Africa.

Discover how the church has answered important questions like Is Jesus really God? Can we be perfect in this life? May Christians allow slavery? and What is the gospel?

Most importantly, you will see that after two thousand years, Jesus's church is still growing and proclaiming the good news of salvation for sinners all over the world.

Table of Contents:

Part I - The Early Church

Part II - The Church in Late Antiquity

Part III - The Early Middle Ages

Part IV - The High Middle Ages

Part V - A Time of Reformations

Part VI - A Troubled Century

Part VII - A Time of Revivals

Part VIII - A Changing World

Part IX - The Modern World

Introduce a new generation of readers to the man who wrote the phenomenally beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit.

J. R. R. Tolkien for Kids takes young readers through the exciting life of the man who created amazing new worlds and helps kids discover how he could see them. Explore the personal experiences and subjects that inspired Tolkien's stories through hands-on activities, and learn how he influenced his contemporaries as well as later writers--like you!

- Make a Shadowy Dragon Come to Life
- Make a Batch of Marmalade
- Rewrite an Ancient Tale
- Invent a New Code
- Paint an Enchanted Forest
- Draw a Map for a Story
- Make Mushroom Toast
- Turn Your Friends into Heroes

Discover who Tolkien was, not only as a writer, but also as a soldier, researcher, teacher, friend, husband, and father.

Charles Spurgeon is considered one of the greatest preachers in the history of Christianity. In this book, Simonetta Carr informs us how young Charles learned to look to Christ alone for salvation, and how he never tired of point others to his savior. See how God used this young country boy to preach to thousands, provide training for pastors, start orphanages, and stand against those who denied basic teachings of the Bible. Colorful illustrations, interesting facts, and a compelling story combine to introduce young readers to this important British preacher.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1 - A Curious Boy

Chapter 2 - Looking to Christ

Chapter 3 - A Young Man with a Great Commission

Chapter 4 - Starting a Family

Chapter 5 - Joys and Sorrows

Chapter 6 - Opening the Storehouses

Chapter 7 - Last Years, Last Battles

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Series Description

The Christian Biographies for Young Readers introduces children to important people in the Christian tradition. Parents and school teachers alike will welcome the excellent educational value it provides for students, while the quality of the publication and the artwork make each volume a keepsake for generations to come. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someone's life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.

In this attractive volume, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life, thought, and work of one of the most famous Reformers of the Christian church. She tells about the life of John Calvin from his birth to his death, placing him within the troubled context of the sixteenth century.

Carr also introduces Calvin's writings in a way that children will desire to know more about his ministry and influence. Readers will come to know Calvin's personality, his devotion to God and the church, and the personal challenges he faced. They will understand the struggles the early Reformed church faced at that time, not only surviving attacks of the Roman Catholic Church, but also achieving a clear identity and a unified doctrine. They will also have a glimpse of life in sixteenth-century Europe, stricken by pestilence, poverty, and wars. Simply written, and full of interesting facts, this book makes a great gift for children of this rich Reformed heritage.

Budding artists will come to appreciate Michelangelo's techniques and understand exactly what made his work so great. Twenty-one creative, fun, hands-on activities illuminate Michelangelo's various artistic mediums as well as the era in which he lived. Kids can: make homemade paint, learn the cross-hatching technique used by Michelangelo, make an antique statue, build a model fortification, compose a Renaissance-style poem, and much more.

Byang Kato grew up in Nigeria in a family devoted to juju, a religion of magic and superstition. Although from a young age he planned to become a juju priest, his encounter with missionaries and the gospel changed that. In this book, Simonetta Carr tells how the young, eager Byang devoted himself to learning about Jesus and sharing Him with others. Read about how God used him to pastor churches, train people in Bible schools, and encourage people far and wide with his writings. Through Byang Kato's leadership, many people in Africa and on other continents have learned to find their true identity in Christ.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1--Entering the Boat of Salvation

Chapter 2--More Than a Shirt

Chapter 3--Student and Leader

Chapter 4--For the African Church

Chapter 5--Leaving a Strong Message

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Words from Kato

Table of Contents:

1. Marcella of Rome (ca. 325-410): How Do I Understand the Scriptures?

2. Macrina the Younger (ca. 330-379): Should a Christian Live Separate from the World?

3. Monica of Tagaste (ca. 331-387): Will My Son Be Lost?

4. Dhuoda of Uz s (ca. 800-843): How Can I Nurture a Distant Son?

5. Kassia (ca. 810-865): The Fullness of My Sin Who Can Explore?

6. Christine de Pizan (1364-1430): Is Woman a Defect of Creation?

7. Argula Von Grumbach (1492-1554): Should We Speak against Injustice?

8. Elizabeth Aske Bowes (ca. 1505-1572): How Can I Be Sure I Am Saved?

9. Ren e of France (1510-1575): Should We Pray for God's Enemies?

10. Giulia Gonzaga (1513-1566): How Can I Find Peace of Conscience?

11. Olympia Morata (1526-1555): What Can I Do if My Husband Neglects Me?

12. Charlotte de Bourbon (1546-1582): What Should I Consider in a Marriage Proposal?

13. Charlotte Arbaleste Duplessis-Mornay (1550-1606): Does God Care about Hairstyles?

14. Dorothy Leigh (d. 1616): What Should a Mother Teach Her Sons?

15. Bathsua Makin (ca. 1600-1675): Should Women Be Educated?

16. Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672): How Do I Know the True God Is the One Described in Scriptures?

17. Elisabeth of the Palatinate (1618-1680): Are Mind and Body Separate?

18. Lucy Hutchinson (1620-1681): How Can We Trust God's Providence?

19. Mary White Rowlandson (ca. 1637-1711): Why Am I Troubled?

20. Anne Dutton (ca. 1692-1765): Can Women Write about Theology?

21. Kata Bethlen (1700-1759): Can I Marry a Nonbeliever?

22. Marie Durand (1711-1776): Can I Be a Secret Christian?

23. Anne Steele (1717-1778): Must I Forever Mourn?

24. Isabella Marshall Graham (1742-1814): How Can I Help Neglected Families?

25. Phillis Wheatley (ca. 1753-1784): How Can I Not Oppose Tyranny?

26. Ann Griffiths (1776-1805): What Have I to Do with Idols?

27. Betsey Stockton (ca. 1798-1865): Are These the Beings with Whom I Must Spend the Remainder of My Life?

28. Lydia Mackenzie Falconer Miller (1812-1876): Can True Science Disagree with the Bible?

29. Sarah Miller (d. 1801): Can Christians Have Disturbing Thoughts?

30. Anne Ross Cundell Cousin (1824-1906): Can We Sing in Heaven if Our Loved Ones Are Missing?

31. Jeanette Li (1899-1968): Can the Church of Christ Be Destroyed?

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Kidnapped
Chapter 2 - A Gifted Girl
Chapter 3 - International Fame
Chapter 4 - The Cost of Freedom
Chapter 5 - Through the War
Chapter 6 - Making Ends Meet
Chapter 7 - Legacy

Cleopatra has been called intelligent and scheming, ambitious and ruthless, sensual and indulgent. This unique biography captures the excitement of her life story, including portions that have been largely neglected, such as her interest in literature and science and her role as a mother, and allows readers to draw their own conclusions. Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt for Kids also includes maps, time lines, online resources, a glossary, and 21 engaging hands-on activities to help readers better appreciate the ancient culture and era in which Cleopatra lived. Kids will:

- Create a beaded Egyptian-style necklace
- Build a simple Nile River boat
- Prepare homemade yogurt
- Construct a model shadoof, a tool used to raise water to higher ground for irrigation
- Translate their names into hieroglyphs for a cartouche bookmark
- Mummify a hot dog
- Write an Egyptian love poem
- And more

Born in Florence, Italy, in 1499, Peter Martyr Vermigli decided that he wanted to teach God's Word when he grew up. After many years of study, he became a well-respected leader in the Roman Catholic Church, yet he questioned the church's teachings because he believed they were contrary to the Bible. Eventually forced to flee Italy and the Roman Church, Vermigli joined the Reformers north of the Alps and devoted the rest of his life to teaching, preaching, and writing about the great truths of the Protestant Reformation. He lived in many parts of Europe, and he influenced many of the most important figures of his times.

This volume in the Christian Biographies for Young Readers series retells the story of a servant of Christ who left behind a postion of prominence in the Roman Church to courageously join the cause of the Protestant Reformation. Enhanced by illustrious, photographs, and additional information about the Reformation era, this account shows young readers how God can use the piety and talents of one man to advance the cause of His truth.