Scottish Highland Adventures
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
One of a series of Christian nonfiction children's books telling about different parts of God's world.
Description
The far north of Scotland has wild mountains and beautiful narrow valleys. Red deer live in the forests and eagles fly above the trees. This area has one of the few colonies of dolphins living in the United Kingdom.
Many people visit Scotland to see the scenery and enjoy the culture. People from the Scottish Highlands have traveled throughout the world. Many citizens of countries like Australia, the United States of America, and Canada can learn how people everywhere need to hear the good news of Jesus.
Children will learn about this part of the world and how God created it. They will learn how God has blessed the people who have lived in it and blessed the world through those people.
The author relates interesting facts about the Highlands and its people. Within these facts are Bible stories and Christian teaching. Children learn how people everywhere need to hear the good news of Jesus.
Considerations
- The book has ninety pages and twelve chapters.
- There are twenty-four questions at the end of the book. The answers are included.
- Black and white drawings help describe the chapter subjects.
Limitations
- Some of the drawings show parts of people or the scene. These will need to be explained to children who are not picture literate.
Guidelines for Use
- For children 8-12 years old.
- In schools and Christian Schools as part of the geography and religious instruction curriculum.
- As an audio book.
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Christian Focus Publications Ltd (CF4-K)
Cost
4.99 (GBP) As of June 2008
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
- Author: Catherine Mackenzie
- Artist: Stuart Mingham
Current copyright owner
Catherine Mackenzie, 2007
Other Information
If you are interested in translating this children's nonfiction book for a minority language group contact Christian Focus Publications. They will help you work out a Creative Commons License agreement.
Reviewed by
Vida, VMS
Date
June 16,2008
