Wild West Adventures
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
Christian non-fiction stories for children about the western United States.
Description
Christian non-fiction stories for children. Cowboys and Indians, buffalo stampedes, eating roasted mice as a cure for measles, all were part of living in the American West in the early days of its history. The United States stretched from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. A map at the end of the book shows which states were considered wild until pioneers moved west.
Most children will be interested in the adventures told in this book. They will learn that life in the United States has not always been like it is today. Children will learn what it means to be a believer in Jesus.
There are no more covered wagons traveling across the United States. People don't live in teepees but there are cowboys and Indians. Part of the West where bears, coyotes, and poisonous snakes live is still wild.
These stories are about nature and human adventures. They tell about historical happenings. Some stories are about people who believe in Jesus. The book tells what it is like to live in parts of the Western U.S. today.
Chapter titles are:
- Welcome to the Wild West
- When the Cowboy was King
- Danger - White Water!
- Clones and Clever Critters
- People of the Buffalo
- The Journey Westward
- The Gun that Won the West
- Famous or Faithful?
- Come'n Get It!
- Remember the Alamo!
- From Horses to Helicopters
The book ends with a Wild West quiz. Answers are included.
Considerations
- Each chapter ends with a Bible verse.
- Bible verses are from the New Living Translation, Holy Bible.
- Black and white drawings help explain the chapters.
- These stories are written for children 7-12 years old.
- The book has ninety-seven pages.
Limitations
- The book might not be culturally appropriate in some minority cultures.
- Most useful in cultures where children know about the western world.
- If you use audio, then the drawings aren't seen. This decreases the interest and understanding of the stories.
Guidelines for Use
- Use as an audio cassette or CD.
- Use in school geography and history classes.
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Cost
4.99 GBP or $7.99 USD
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
Donna Vann, 2006
Current copyright owner
Donna Vann, 2006
Other Information
If you are interested in translating these stories in this book for a minority language, contact Christian Focus Publications Ltd. Working together, you will be able to make a Creative Commons License agreement.
Reviewed by
Vida, VMS Children's Resource Coordinator
Date
November 29, 2007
