From Sea to Shining Sea for Children: Discovering God's Plan for America in Her First Half-Century of Independence, 1787-1837 (Paperback)

~ David Manuel (Author), Peter Marshall (Author), Anna Fishell (Author)

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This book can be a marvelous gift for a youngster. It can also lay the groundwork for that child to be able to combat the attacks of others who disregard the Christian heritage of these United States of America. -- Focus

Product Description

From Sea to Shining Sea for Children tells Americas story during its first fifty years. These were the days of Benjamin Franklin and Daniel Boone, Francis Asbury and Charles Finney, Andrew Jackson and Sam Houston. During these years Conestoga wagons and circuit riders became famous, Indian wars and slavery were major concerns, and the Louisiana Purchase and the Oregon Trail expanded Americas boundaries from sea to shining sea. But God was also at work in the young nation, giving its settlers exciting opportunities to shape its history and to be His people. This book, written primarily for young people in the middle grades, includes study questions for each chapter and helps its readers see Gods part in American history.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Revell (October 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800754840
• ISBN-13: 978-0800754846
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,974 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A continuation of the great Christian heritage of our nation, June 16, 1999

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Once I read The Light and The Glory with my children, I knew that their education in American history would not be complete without this book. We were not disappointed. This book continues the narration of the great Christian heritage of the USA. As the settlers struggled to carve out a nation and our fledgling country grappled with issues between ourselves, our neighboring countries, and the Native American nation within our new boundaries, faith in God prevailed. The evidence for perseverence in faith is an inspiration to my children when they face daily struggles that are not as monumental. "Review" questions stimulate deep thought about the moral responsibility each one of us has to our country and our God. As with the first book, this is a great character building tool for our future citizens.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Marshall books are A++++++, August 7, 2008

By	Allen Chase "Linda" (South Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My oldest girls and I read this series, The Light and the Glory and From Sea to Shining Sea, together for American History. My younger daughter and I will do the same, plus I've bought the younger versions and activity books to go with them. We met Mr. Marshall when he visited our area years ago. He is a dedicated American and believer. The information he gathered from our government archives is truth rarely seen in American History books or heard in classrooms. It is forgotten truths straight from the historical documents put together in such an interesting read. It is heart warming and heart breaking and leaves you in awe of God.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational!, April 19, 2009

By	Jennifer Shearer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Great book. Helps children understand American history. It is very interesting and Christian based. I'll be using it as part of my home-school curriculum.