The Bible Explorer’s Guide Book Review
Have you ever seen a manger created from stone instead of wood? Do you know what the Euphrates River looks like today? Have you ever thought about what the apostle Paul’s dungeon cell looked like?
My answer was no to all of these questions. But thanks to The Bible Explorer’s Guide: 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos my answers have changed!
Published by Zonderkidz, this nonfiction book contains 80 pages of captivating information.
The Author of The Bible Explorer’s Guide
The author, Nancy I. Sanders, is a best-selling author of numerous books for children as well as for adults.
Sanders states on her website that her favorite topics to write about are God, Bible stories, educational subjects, African American history, and Jane Austen.
Also, some of her favorite hobbies include taking walks, sewing patchwork quilts, gardening, and capturing the beauty of God’s wonderful creation on film.
I encourage you to visit Nancy Sanders’ website where you’ll learn more about her and what she writes. Her lastest book is Bedtime with Mommy, which I reviewed here on the blog.
The Content of The Bible Explorer’s Guide
Sanders has culled intriguing facts about places, objects, people, and cultures mentioned in the Bible. Presented with a Christian worldview, the information sparks a desire to go back to the Bible and read more.
The visuals in this reference book are just as appealing as the text. The maps and illustrations are great, but the photos are my favorite. Even though this book is slated as juvenile nonfiction, artifacts from various times and places mentioned in the Bible will capture the attention of all ages.
If you’re like me and have never been to the Holy Lands, this book may be the next best thing. I have never seen a manger carved out of stone or the beautiful aquamarine shades of the Euphrates River. To observe a photo of the prison where Paul suffered before his death adds depth to my understanding.
Scripture references are given throughout the book. Also included in the back of the book is a timeline, a Who’s Who in the Old Testament and in the New Testament.
My Recommendation
I highly recommend this book. It’s well worth the price. I’m using mine to enhance our Bible studies at home and in my Sunday School classroom at church.
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 | The Bible Explorer’s Guide: 1,000 Amazing Facts and Photos By Nancy I. Sanders / Zonderkidz
What did Noah’s ark really look like? Who was David and whom did he fight? What was daily life like in first-century Jerusalem? What about other ancient civilizations? Invite your curious 8- to 12-year-olds to dig into this kid-friendly, photo-packed resource and find out. Even reluctant readers will be captivated! |
A freelance writer, Sally Matheny’s writing is published in worldwide, national, regional, online and print publications including Appleseeds, Clubhouse Jr., Homeschooling Today, and The Old Schoolhouse.
As a writer, blogger, and speaker, Sally encourages parents to live victorious and to courageously tell the next generation wondrous things. Connect with her on several social media sites, but her favorite hangouts are at SallyMatheny.com and Pinterest.
