The Light and the Glory for Children : Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington [Paperback]

Peter Marshall (Author), David Manuel (Author), Anna Wilson Fishel (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

This interactive edition of the best-seller reveals how God worked through America's founding fathers. Ages 9-12.

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About the Author

Peter Marshall is a writer, historian, Presbyterian minister, teacher, and popular conference speaker. David Manuel is an editor and the best-selling author of more than twenty books. They are coauthors of The Light and the Glory and From Sea to Shining Sea.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Revell; Reprinted edition (December 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800754484
• ISBN-13: 978-0800754488
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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71 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children will gain insight about America's Christian roots., June 16, 1999

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This review is from: The Light and the Glory for Children : Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington (Paperback)

Like the adult book of the same title, The Light and the Glory for Children examines evidence for America's Christian roots. The authors reveal a past that is not at all smooth. The challenges of settling this land and building a new nation are shown in their harsh reality. Equally, the faith that strengthened the people for these challenges is presented as inspiration for tomorrow's citizens and leaders. Review questions in the back of the book helped my children explore their own values and beliefs about their country. There could be no better way to raise responsible citizens than to have them investigate our Christian heritage through this book.

23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!, March 9, 2006

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This review is from: The Light and the Glory for Children : Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington (Paperback)

This book is a must read for children to get a proper perspective of history. Public school textbooks will not reflect our Christian roots. Parents should read the regular version. My 9 year old granddaughter says this is her favorite book.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Needed now even more than when first published!, February 6, 2009

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This review is from: The Light and the Glory for Children : Discovering God's Plan for America from Christopher Columbus to George Washington (Paperback)

Throughout America's history, many people have discerned the hand of God operating in the unfolding of the nation's history. In this wonderful book, the author goes through America's history, from Columbus to George Washington, showing the religious thoughts of the people involved, and how they believed that God was using them to make a difference in the New World that He had given them.

Overall, I found this to be a very interesting book. It is unashamedly Christian, in an era was such is not popular. And, it is unashamedly on the side of freedom, at a time when the nation itself seems to be turning against such.

The original book, The Light and the Glory, was first published in 1977, and it became a classic in the Evangelical community. This children's book came out in 1992, and I would argue that it is needed even more now than it was then. It is a great book that I think should be made available to all Christian children - it is great food for though for young readers...and older ones as well!