Missionaries & Medics (Trailblazers Box Set Collection)

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003633
ISBN
9781781916353
Grade 4-9
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
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Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
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Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
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Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Description

These trailblazer books come in a collection featuring Christian leaders from all different walks of life. This set includes Adoniram Judson, Amy Carmichael, Hudson Taylor, John G. Paton, and Paul Brand.

Publisher's Description of Missionaries & Medics (Trailblazers Box Set Collection)

This giftbox collection of colorful trailblazer stories makes a perfect present that will delight young minds. Features some of the great Christian missionaries and medics who will inspire young and old alike.

John G. Paton, in the heat of the South Sea Island and far away from home, wasn't afraid of hard work. He was strong, determined and he trusted in God.

Amy Carmichaels story is one of bravery and adventure. Read how she saved the lives of children from destruction and showed the love of God to India.

Adoniram Judsonwas America's first overseas missionary. He travelled to Burma and then begins a story brimful of romance, intrigueand pirates!

Hudson Taylorwas a sickly child. He was often ill and had very poor eyesight. But God chose him to evangelise the Chinese.

Paul Brandwas a missionary to lepers. His work and compassion changed how the world saw this disease and the people who suffer from it.

Category Description for Trail Blazers Christian Biography Series

This series captures the hearts of men and women who loved God above all else. Each book details the life of a missionary or other worker for God from their childhood all the way through their deaths. Their stories are told in a straightforward yet interesting way, providing readers with inspirational, true stories of men and women who served God. The books are digest-sized and around 150 pages in length (my two sample copies are 141 and 175 pages), divided into fairly short chapters for easy reading. - Melissa

Category Description for Trailblazers Boxed Set Collections

These trailblazer books come in a collection featuring Christian leaders from all different walks of life. This is an excellent series for young readers written by a mélange of authors. Readers will be encouraged and their faith strengthened as they learn about the lives of writers, missionaries, activists, evangelists, and every day heroes who led extraordinary lives for Jesus Christ. Also included are a few thought provoking questions so readers can apply the story's lessons to their own lives. Each person's timeline is also included. These sets would make excellent gifts for young readers and adults alike as they read about men and women displaying the love of Christ. ~ Gina

Additional Info

This set contains the following items:

* John G. Paton: South Sea Island Rescue

* Paul Brand: Shoes That Love Made

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Product Format:Other
Brand:Christian Focus
Grades:4-9
ISBN:9781781916353
Length in Inches:7.25
Width in Inches:4.5
Height in Inches:2.625
Weight in Pounds:1.45
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