Window on the World: Prayer Atlas for All [Paperback]

Daphne Spraggett (Author), Jill Johnstone (Contributor)

Book Description

Well loved by young and old - a book that will inform and inspire the whole family, this beautifully presented, yet practical book, is the ideal accompaniment to Operation World.

Stunning photographic visuals complement this A to Z of countries and people groups providing an exciting learning experience and guide for prayer. Short stories about featured countries or people groups help relate foreign lands and people to children in the West. Each page includes a small map putting the country into perspective with neighboring countries, a fact box with essential country, and people information and prayer points that children can ask God for as well as thank God for.

This invaluable resource develops cultural, political, and geographical awareness through a Christian lens. Families, churches, and schools will all benefit from this book and in turn be able to pray more effectively for their world.

Winner of the 2002 Gold Medallion for Elementary Age Children.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"No wonder this book has won an award. It is attractively presented, with so much information, that the authors are to be congratulated for keeping it so clear and well set out.  All this information is to inform and encourage prayer for the peoples around the world.  A truly excellent book!" Mary Bartholomew, Reviewer, Good Book Stall

About the Author

Daphne Spraggett has served with WEC since 1958. Jill Johnstone, until her death in 1992, was the wife of Patrick Johnstone, original author of Operation World.

Product Details

• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: Authentic (December 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932805915
• ISBN-13: 978-1932805918
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Prayer
  • #31 in Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Devotional

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT a new edition!!, May 22, 2007

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Tammi Mossman "beadsandbooks" (Cumming, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Window on the World: Prayer Atlas for All (Paperback)

Though it says 2007, it's not a revised edition but has exactly the same information as the hardcover version I bought in 2002; no updates on major world events/changes, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. An excellent spiritual resource, as well as useful in teaching geography and cultures.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mission minded, November 24, 2007

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Nuts4knits "DB" (Middle Tennessee) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Window on the World: Prayer Atlas for All (Paperback)

Great addition to our history studies. We tie in missionary needs to each country we study. The kids beg me to read these short entries to them. I'm learning about countries and groups I've never heard of.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Kids are learning, some criticism, October 7, 2007

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G. Bilyou "The strength of the wolf is the pa... (Delaware, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Window on the World: Prayer Atlas for All (Paperback)

My kids are learning about geography through this book, which we read from about 3 time a week. We learn something about the people and the terrain and about Christian missionary efforts world wide. They may not see or read glimpses of specific types of people without this book and I am pretty happy about that. I think the personal stories sound artificial and they are too short to really care much for the character of each singular blurb. Also they mention a movie called "The Jesus Movie" I don't get the emphasis on the showing of that movie. It almost sounds like marketing for the movie and I guess it's going to work because I want to see what it is they are talking about. Great for other home school families that want some geography and anthropological exposure.