Trek through the wilderness of Africa with the intrepid missionaries who answered an advertisement in a London paper to bring the “white man’s God” to Uganda. This Abeka reprint of Sophia Lyon Fahs 1908 text. The book tells the personal story of Alexander Mackay answering the call to serve God as a missionary to Uganda. This engineer stepped into obedience to God and this step took him to Africa to learn, teach, and save these children of God. A great book of missional work and introducing new vocab words and a window into different cultures and people. 198 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Alexander Mackay God's Engineer (Abeka Heroes of the Faith Series)
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Grade 7-12
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Publisher's Description of Alexander Mackay God's Engineer (Abeka Heroes of the Faith Series)
“My heart burns for the deliverance of Africa!” Stirred by the legacy of missionary David Livingston, young Alexander Mackay determined in 1875 to carry the gospel to the land of Uganda on the shores of Lake Victoria. The Scottish engineer soon discovered a ministry among the African people that would earn him the title “Uganda’s White Man of Work.” Biography written by Sophia Lyon Fahs. 198 pages. Gr. 7–12.
Category Description for Abeka Heroes of the Faith Series
Needing to assign a book report but are concerned about the content, people, and material that is out there to read and report on? This Heroes of the Faith Series from Abeka contains faith-based, biographical, chapter books that reveal certain aspects of Christianity's complex historical past. Each volume is written in a way that is informative and influenced by the individuals that are featured in each text. Choose a different book each year from 7-12th grade to read and report on. Or, for avid readers, select a book a semester and read through this series in a matter of a few years. While these texts are suggested for use alongside the 7th-12th grade Abeka Bible program, they are also a great addition to any ELA program for reading and reading comprehension. ~Rebecca
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-12 |
| Brand: | Abeka |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.4375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
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