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Bibles for Children
| Adventure Bible, Revised, NIV (Hardcover) | |
by Mr. Lawrence O. Richards. Reading level: Ages 9-12; Hardcover: 1472 pages; Publisher: ZonderKidz; Updated edition (August 1, 2000) When kids open The Adventure Bible, they embark on a great adventure, an exciting expedition of exploring and discovering treasures in God's Word. Now this best-selling Bible has been revised to further enrich a child's first independent encounters with Scripture. It incorporates four color tip-ins throughout and identifying key Biblical characters and including important facts kids will want to know. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.Features Include:
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NIV Adventure Bible, Revised Edition, Hardcover 
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| Hands-On Bible: New Living Translation (Hardcover) | |
Reading level: Ages 9-12; Hardcover: 1418 pages; Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (October 31, 2004) HardcoverJesus taught with hands-on lessons and illustrations. The Hands-On Bible uses the same experienced-based learning to communicate God's Word in an active, understandable way. With hundreds of fun, memorable activities, and the full New Living Translation text, the Hands-On Bible coordinates with the popular Hands-On Bible Curriculum. |
NLTse Hands on Bible for Kids
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| NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible (Hardcover) | |
by Zondervan. Reading level: Ages 4-8; Hardcover: 1696 pages; Publisher: ZonderKidz NIrV Kid's Quest Study Bible is a complete Bible createdespecially for beginning readers, a new translation based on the trusted, best-selling NIV. Inside is packed with eye catching cartoons and pictures kids will love. Answers over 500 popular questions kids ask about the Bible. Features include: the complete NIrV Bible text written at a third-grade reading level, over 500 illustrated questions and answers, simple book introductions, NIrV dictionary ofmore difficult words, book introductions, a presentationpage, and much more |
NIrV Kids' Quest Study Bible, Hardcover
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| NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible Revised | |
by Joanne E. DeJonge Paperback: 1664 pages; Publisher: ZonderKidz Your kids ages 6 to 10 can have their own devotional Bible one thay can actually read and understand! The NIRV translation is based on the NIV but with easier words and shorter sentences (third grade reading level). Short, creative devotions with easy to read NIrV text will enablekids to understand what they are reading. Pages are filledwith youthful, attractive two color graphics andillustrations. Simple, fun to do weekend activities that focus on nature topics bring to life important lessons about God's creation. Also included are Book Introductions,a presentation page, and a dictionary that explainsdifficult words. |
NIrV Kids' Devotional Bible, Softcover
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| NIrV Read With Me Bible Revised (Hardcover) | |
Reading level: Ages 4-8; Hardcover: 448 pages; Publisher: ZonderKidz The beloved Read with Me Bible has been updated with even more artwork, a new typeface, and a fresh, eye-catching cover. Like the original, this new version features separate Old Testament and New Testament sections, and contains 106 Bible stories based on the New International reader's Version (the NIrV--"The NIV for Kids!"). Parents and kids alike are instantly drawn to the Read With Me Bible for its outstanding, action-filled artwork by Dennis Jones. You'll love the way kids respond to the bold, humorous depictions of Bible characters, and easy-to-understand stories. Inside you'll also find a glossary of unfamiliar words. Reading to young children helps foster strong emotional bonds. With this beloved Bible storybook, you'll be spending time with your little ones, strengthening those bonds between you, as well as giving them a foundation to develop their own relationship to God. Discussing the stories and interacting with the pictures also helps kids internalize the Word of God. Younger children will enjoy studying the images and watching the words as parents read them, while early readers may want to read the stories on their own. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. Measures 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 1 1/4." |
NIrV Read with Me Bible, Revised and Updated Hardcover
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Bible Reference Materials for Children | |
| The Holman Bible Concordance for Kids: A Personal Guide Through the Word for Kids Who Want Answers (Holman Reference) (Hardcover) | |
by Tracye Wilson White Reading level: Ages 4-8; Hardcover: 350 pages; Publisher: Holman Reference (October 1, 1999) By Tracy Wilson White, comp. / Broadman / HolmanNo longer do kids have to wrestle with exhaustive concordances which are heavy and awkward. The Holman Bible Concordance for Kids is easy to handle and provides just the right amount of information. Bible study becomes an adventure as kids learn to pronounce Bible words, discover brief definitions, and explore key passages where that word appears. Unique. The First. The Only. That's what the HOLMAN BIBLE CONCORDANCE FOR KIDS is! The Scripture passages come mostly from the KJV supplemented in places by the NIV. Sunday school, Christian school, home school and family times around the Bible will never be the same with THE HOLMAN BIBLE CONCORDANCE FOR KIDS alongside the Bible. Tracye Wilson White has taught children in Sunday School for many years. She is also a curriculum writer for LIFEWAY Christian Resources |
Holman Bible Concordance for Children
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| The Student Bible Atlas (Paperback) | |
by Tim Dowley. Reading level: Ages 9-12; Paperback; Augsburg Fortress Publishers (October 30, 2005) By Tim Dowley / Augsburg / FortressThis richly illustrated and informative guidebook gives students an introduction to the books of the Bible and shows what it was like to live during biblical times. It includes full-color charts, maps, photos, and illustrations throughout, a who's who of key people from the Old and New Testament, and special sections on farming, home life, work life, and religious activities. |
The Student Bible Atlas
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| The Student Bible Guide (Paperback) | |
by Tim Dowley, Richard Scott (Illustrator). Reading level: Ages 9-12; Paperback; Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers; 1st North American ed edition (April 1, 1996) By Tim Dowley / Augsburg / FortressWhat path did Moses take when he led the Iraelites out of Egypt? What were the boundaries of the Roman Empire during the time of CHrist? And where did Paul travel during his missionary journeys? Students can find the answers to these and other questions with The Student Bible Atlas, which contains 30 detailed full-color maps showing where major events in the Bible took place. |
The Student Bible Guide
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