New Releases by Geoff Benge

Curriculum guide for use with the author''s George M''uller, the guardian of Bristol''s orphans.

In search of a land to call his own, Daniel Boone (1734-1820) fearlessly led a band of brave settlers into bountiful Kentucky wilderness, where his heroic accomplishments on the frontier made him an American legend for all time.

"These guides turn great adventure reading into an even greater learning experience. With international breadth and spiritual depth, they provide the Christian school teacher and homeschooling parent with countless ways to teach and reinforce diverse curriculum areas as they relate to the life of a Christian missionary. Each unit study is designed for a wide variety of learning styles, grade levels, and abilities and for both individual and group study.

A wealthy Irish girl rescuing children in India? An English maid preaching the gospel in China? An American pilot serving missionaries in Ecuador? Christian Heroes Then & Now chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. These easy-to-read biographies are perfect for ages 10 to 100 Against great odds, American Lillian Trasher (1887-1961) founded an orphanage in Egypt that has now cared for more than 25,000 children.

Curriculum guide for use with the author''s Jim Elliot: one great purpose.

During nearly sixty years in India, Dr. Ida Scudder (1870-1960) pioneered rural healthcare and the medical training of Indian women. An amazing testimony to the courage, compassion, and truth found in Christ.

Recounts the life of Loren Cunningham, focusing on his commitment to teaching the word of God through the Youth With a Mission organization.

From his cell in the Tower of London to his founding of an American colony, William Penn was a tireless advocate for religious liberty and tolerance (1644-1718).

A biography of the nineteenth-century English missionary who encouraged the growth of indigenous Christian missions throughout the Pacific islands.

Examines the childhood, marriage, family life, and political career of the American patriot who served his country as a representative to the Continental Congress, ambassador to Great Britain, and second president of the United States.

"Children and adults alike love the popular Christian Heroes: Then & Now series. Now Christian Heroes authors Janet and Geoff Benge tell the stories of Heroes of History with the same engaging narrative style and historical depth! This new series brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. Once a kidnapped slave baby, George Washington Carver overcame poverty and racism to become and influential scientist (1864?-1943).

Curriculum guide for use with the author''s Eric Liddell, something greater than gold.

"Each true story in this series by outstanding authors Janet and Geoff Benge is loved by adults and children alike. More Christian Heroes: Then & Now biographies and unit study curriculum guides are coming soon. Fifty-five books are planned, and thousands of families have started their collections! Cameron Townsend founded Wycliffe bible Translators with the dream of making the Good News available in every language. Today, Wycliffe has translated Scripture into hundreds of languages (1896-1982).

A narrative biography of our sixteenth president, focusing on his impact on history and on the qualities of his character.

After becoming the most educated woman in the American South, Lottie Moon (1840-1912) spent thirty-nine years in China. As she watched her fellow missionaries fall to disease and exhaustion, she became just as dedicated to educating Christians about the often preventable tragedies of missionary life as she was to educating Chinese people about the Christian life. Today, an annual missionary offering taken in her name continues to enable countless others to give their all for the gospel.

Eight-Time Boston Marathon Winner and Paralympic Athlete Shares Her Story! Jean Driscoll was named 25th of the top 100 women athletes in the century by Sports Illustrated for Women. Born with spina bifida (a hole in the spine), Jean was never supposed to walk. But because of her intense determination and true grit, she not only learned to walk but to fly — in a wheelchair across the finish line. In her autobiography, Jean chronicles her flight from physical paralysis to true spiritual freedom. She shows us what perseverance can achieve and points us to the power of a God who gives courage and hope to overcome countless obstacles.

A biography of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Canadian missionary to China, Jonathan Goforth.

"Each true story in this series by outstanding authors Janet and Geoff Benge is loved by adults and children alike. More Christian Heroes: Then & Now biographies and unit study curriculum guides are coming soon. Fifty-five books are planned, and thousands of families have started their collections! Braving danger and hardship, David Livingstone crisscrossed vast uncharted regions of Africa to open new frontiers and spread the message of the gospel to all who would listen (1813-1873).

A biography of the life of the Dutch woman who survived imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps to become a Christian missionary.

"Christian Heroes: Then & Now have set a new standard of quality in Christian biography. These thrilling true adventures are the best-written biographies for ages 10 and up! William Carey, "the father of modern missions," displayed a single-minded determination to bring the gospel to the people of India (1761-1834).

"Christian Heroes: Then & Now have set a new standard of quality in Christian biography. These thrilling true adventures are the best-written biographies for ages 10 and up! Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie "Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945).

A biography of the American pilot who served Christian missionaries in Ecuador''s jungles until his death at the hands of Auca Indians in 1956.