Most Popular Books by Geoff Benge

"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.

Emocionantes historias reales de hombres y mujeres que cambiaron el mundo. Mediante un relato preciso de los hechos y un estilo narrativo absorbente, la colección Vidas con legado registra las vidas extraordinarias de hombres y mujeres fascinantes que alteraron el curso de la humanidad.La madre de George entró en pánico al escuchar los cascos de los caballos y los gritos alborozados de los asaltantes. ¡Bushwackers! Estrechó al bebé contra su pecho y se quedó paralizada, presa del terror. De repente, un hombre irrumpió por la puerta: "¡Aquí tenemos a una, muchachos!", gritó mientras agitaba en el aire su rifle con júbilo, y arrastraba a sus cautivos al frío aire de la noche.George Washington Carver, un esclavo al que secuestraron siendo niño, encontró la libertad aprendiendo todo lo que podía del mundo a su alrededor. Sobreponiéndose a la pobreza y el racismo, se transformó en un científico brillante y talentoso profesor, que dedicó su conocimiento a ayudar a los granjeros negros a salir de la pobreza.Su creatividad no conoció límites. El doctor Carver impartió generosamente su talento sin más recompensa que el simple gozo de ayudar a los demás. (1864-1943)Paginas: 208 (libro en rústica)

This best-selling, missionary biography series - 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 exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories chronicle the lives of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. Written specifically to challenge readers with the powerful lives of missionaries who have profoundly shaped history, these books answer today''s call for positive role models and for opportunities to see how God works through the lives of those who follow him.

When Milton Hershey''s famous Hershey Bars debuted in 1905, few people knew of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice preceding the triumph. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant companions for the famous chocolatier and philanthropist - a man with a fourth-grade education.Despite comparisons to his wandering father, Milton never gave up. Learning from his mistakes, he spent a lifetime creating sweet things to eat - first caramel, then chocolate. As his company soared, Milton used his wealth to care for others, founding a town for Hershey workers, a school for children in need, and a foundation dedicated to education, culture, and health care (1857-1945).Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.Pages: 192 (paperback)Ages: 10+

"A narrative account of the life of William Bradford (1590-1657), a Separatist from England who became the governor of Plymouth Colony"--Provided by publisher.

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

Born in Denison, Texas, Dwight David Eisenhower grew up poor in Abilene, Kansas. After graduating from the US Military Academy at West Point, Ike entered army service, commanding tank training in WWI and afterward, serving in Central America, Europe, and the Philippines. During WWII Ike directed US forces in Europe, eventually becoming supreme commander of Allied forces and leading the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. A lifetime of service, sacrifice, and humility shone brightly on the world stage for the brilliant general who would become the thirty-fourth president of the United States (1890-1969). Pages: 208 (paperback) Ages: 10+

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.

Frank felt his heart beat fast. At that moment he was certain God was calling him, asking him to give up his ties to his homeland and set out across the Atlantic Ocean. He did not hesitate to stand when John Wesley asked preachers to walk forward if they felt God was calling them to the American colonies. One of the first Methodist bishops in America, English-born Francis Asbury devoted his life to ministry, traveling on horseback to preach and teach to those living on the vastly isolated American frontier. Alone in a new country, with no home of his own, Asbury rode over 300,000 miles-across rivers and through rocky, overgrown roads-shining God''s light on the fledgling colonies. When many Methodist clergy left America during the Revolutionary War, Asbury stayed. His tireless leadership sawthe movement grow from 5,000 members in 1776 to 214,000 at the time of his death in 1816, fulfilling the great destiny of his call and inspiring future generations.

"Recounts the story of Charles Mulli, Kenyan entrepreneur who in 1989 sold his company and founded Mully Children''s Family, a charitable organization providing vulnerable children in Kenya and Tanzania with housing, food, education, and health care through residential programs and community empowerment initiatives"--

Triumph is a biography about the life and faith of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner, WWII bombardier, plane crash survivor, POW, and one of America''s greatest heroes.

比赛伊始，埃里克・利迪尔显然处于下风。可当这位来自苏格兰的运动员奋力争夺领先地位时，奥运体育场的观众屏息凝神。就在他冲线的刹那，人们的欢呼声瞬间响彻整个巴黎 -- 埃里克竟然创造了奇迹！新的世界纪录就此诞生！ 就在那周早些时候，埃里克断然拒绝在主日出战奥运百米赛跑的决定已令举世哗然。而今，他在四百米赛跑中取得的辉煌胜利更印证了神的应许："尊重我的，我必重看他。" 多年以后，当埃里克前往中国宣教时，他所经受的考验早已超越体能的极限。他的品格、坚韧与恒久忍耐，为所有蒙召向万民传福音之人树立了崇高的榜样。

New Zealander Florence Young became a faithful witness to Jesus Christ in China during the deadly Boxer Rebellion and among the Solomon Islanders, who practiced cannibalism and revenge killings (1856-1940).

"Narrative biography of Ernest Shackleton, Anglo-Irish master mariner and Antarctic explorer best known for the Endurance expedition"--