Campbell's storybook style brings the narrative to life for young readers, taking them back in time and awakening a love and appreciation for Mary's place in the Church's life. Children will learn about:Symbols and prophecies of Mary in the Old TestamentMary's life according to the scripturesThe beautiful names and titles the Church accords Our LadyThe history of Marian devotions such as the Rosary, Brown Scapular, and Miraculous MedalMarian saints and their special love for Our Blessed MotherThe stories of Marian apparitions like Guadalupe, Lourdes, and FatimaThe Church's understanding of Mary's place in our salvationApologetics for when non-Catholics challenge Marian devotionThrough it all, young readers will see how Mary has remained a constant object of love and a source of devotion for millions of Catholics throughout the centuries-and how she continues to nurture the Church to this day, and lead us all to her Son.

Phillip Campbell, author of the best-selling The Story of Civilization series from TAN Books, returns to offer young Catholics a dramatic historical account of the life of Saint Genevieve of Paris. Matron of Paris follows the journey of Genevieve from her childhood as a shepherdess to becoming the beloved abbess and advocate of the Christians of Paris. Along the way, she encounters a host of notable characters from history, including Saint Patrick, King Clovis, Saint Clotilde, and more!Set against the backdrop of the collapse of the Roman Empire and rise of the Merovingians, this is a rousing tale of perseverance, grace, and finding the will of God in the circumstances of life, even the most trying. Written in an engaging narrative style and beautifully illustrated throughout, Matron of Paris will give young readers a deep appreciation for the life and accomplishments of one of the Church's most influential and extraordinary saints of the early Middle Ages.Suitable for ages 10 and up.

Phillip Campbell, author of the best-selling The Story of Civilization series from TAN Books, returns to offer young Catholics a compelling historical account of the life of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. Wounds of Love follows the journey of Saint Pio from his youth as a farm boy in Pietrelcina to his days as the beloved wonder-working friar of San Giovanni Rotondo. His fascinating and inspiring life unfolds in these pages, from the earliest moments he received the Stigmata to his bouts with the devil to his reading of souls to the touching relationships he shared with his parents and so many others.Yet Wounds of Love goes beyond mere biography, giving ample room to explore the intense inner life of the great Capuchin saint. Written in an engaging narrative style and beautifully illustrated throughout, Wounds of Love will deepen your love of Padre Pio.Suitable for ages ten and up.

Children should not just read about history; they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way. The Story of Civilization reflects a new emphasis in presenting the history of the world as a thrilling and compelling narrative. Within each chapter, children will encounter short stories that place them directly in the shoes of historical figures, both famous and ordinary, as they live through legendary battles and invasions, philosophical debates, the construction of architectural wonders, the discovery of new inventions and sciences, and the exploration of the world. Volume IV: The History of the United States transfers the journey over to the New World. Beginning with Columbus when he sailed the open blue and extending into the present day, this volume tells the thrilling tale of our nation, both the good and the bad. Children will be introduced to heroic American saints like Juan Diego, Peter Claver, and Elizabeth Ann Seton, explorers like Lewis and Clark and Neil Armstrong, and a whole host of U.S. presidents, as well as relive some of the most significant events in our countrys past, like the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the assassination of President Lincoln, the Civil Rights Movement, the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, and many more. The strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Have you always wanted your children to learn about world history from a Catholic perspective? Here, youll have the trusted resource youve always wanted.Did You Know…Hernando Cortez conquered the vast Aztec Empire with only a few hundred soldiers?The North American Church gave rise to many great saints and martyrs, such as St. Isaac Jogues, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Junipero Serra?The teddy bear was named after President Teddy Roosevelt?We owe our modern interstate expressway system to President Dwight Eisenhower?The Germans once tried to get Mexico to invade the United States during World War I?There was a small group of airline passengers who acted heroically and saved lives during the attacks of September 11, 2001? Embark on the journey now to learn of all these wonders and more!

Children should not just read about history; they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way. The Story of Civilization reflects a new emphasis in presenting the history of the world as a thrilling and compelling narrative. Within each chapter, children will encounter short stories that place them directly in the shoes of historical figures, both famous and ordinary, as they live through legendary battles and invasions, philosophical debates, the construction of architectural wonders, the discovery of new inventions and sciences, and the exploration of the world. Volume III: The Making of the Modern World continues the journey, picking up where Volume II left off amidst the Renaissance and quickly diving in to the history-altering events of the Reformation. This fracturing of the Church dramatically altered the course of modern Europe and the world at large.But during the most tumultuous times, God gives us the greatest saints. Children will meet great figures like Sts. Pius V, Thomas More, John Vianney, and Margaret Mary Alacoque, as well as powerful leaders like Napoleon and Kings Henry VIII of England and Louis XIV of France. This volume brings us through present-day Europe, showing us the effects of two world wars and how the Church responded to these changing times.The strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Have you always wanted your children to learn about world history from a Catholic perspective? Here, youll have the trusted resource youve always wanted.Did You Know…Columbus called the Native Americans ;Indians; because he thought he had landed in India?Henry VIII was once known as ;Defender of the Faith;?A string of popes became known as the ;prisoners of the Vatican; because they never left the Vatican grounds for 60 years?King Louis XIV was known as the ;Sun King; because of the bright brilliance of his palace at Versailles?The Soviet Union built what was called ;the Iron Curtain,; behind which they ruled half of Europe?Embark on the journey now to learn of all these wonders and more!

Not since the birth of Christ has an event shaken the foundations of the Western world like the Reformation. Now, 500 years after Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the door at Wittenberg-the sound of which served as the thunder presaging the storm to come-Phillip Campbell, author of The Story of Civilization, casts fresh eyes on thattumultuous time and its most influential characters. It was truly a tumultuous time, filled with heroes, heretics, and some who were a little bit of both. It was a time of destruction and rebuilding. Some sincerely sought reform, while others sought merely to profit by it, and some-perhaps too few-used the events of the time to become saints. In these pages meet as youve never met before:• Martin Luther: The tortured Augustinian monk whose act at Wittenberg called forth the storm• Thomas Müntzer: The radical who, inspired by the new way of thinking and his own apocalyptic views, sought to use the sword to usher in the reign of God; he would feel the sting of Luthers words and the bite of the executioners blade.• The queens: Mary and Elizabeth Tudor, who were at different times bastardized and delegitimized by their father Henry VIII, but who each reigned during this period of upheaval. One is known to history by a derogatory epithet, while the other, ;bloodier; still, has an epoch named in her honor.• The popes: Paul III and Pius V, each of whom sought to save what could be saved of Christendom, one through the calling of the Council of Trent, which codified an authentic Catholic Reform, and the other through the calling of a new crusade to fend off the ever-threatening Turks.• St. Peter Canisius: The man who lived a life of sanctity as he tried to reconcile those who had drifted away back to the Church. Through the lives of those above and others, dramatically unfolded in Campbells stirring narrative, learn how the heroes and heretics of the tumultuous sixteenth century shook the world, for better or for worse.

Children should not just read about history; they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and storytelling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way. The Story of Civilization reflects a new emphasis in presenting the history of the world as a thrilling and compelling narrative. Within each chapter, children will encounter short stories that place them directly in the shoes of historical figures, both famous and ordinary, as they live through legendary battles and invasions, philosophical debates, the construction of architectural wonders, the discovery of new inventions and sciences, and the exploration of the world. Volume II: The Medieval World continues the journey, picking up where Volume I left off just after the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Children will watch the seeds of Christendom being planted in the soil of Europe thanks to colossal figures like Sts. Ambrose, Patrick, and Benedict. The wonder of the Medieval world comes alive with brilliant tales of knights, crusaders, castles, and inventions.The strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery of it, but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Have you always wanted your children to learn about world history from a Catholic perspective? Here, youll have the trusted resource youve always wanted.Did You Know…Monks were the first to make use of clocks?St. Patrick was once kidnapped by pirates?St. Bernard of Clairvaux once excommunicated a swarm of flies?The pope once lived in France instead of Rome?A plague spread out across Europe and killed millions of people?Knights fought with all sorts of weapons, including swords, lances, maces, and crossbows?Marco Polo was one of the most famous explorers who ever lived?Embark on the journey now to learn of all these wonders and more!

Children should not just read the Bible, but also experience it. In The Story of the Bible, young readers will discover the sanctity and wisdom, as well as the excitement, of the stories and events that shaped human history and brought about our salvation. Help the children in your life come to know and love the Bible through this groundbreaking new series, The Story of the Bible. Their encounter with Scripture will never be the same.Text BookVolume II: The New Testament (23 lessons) continues the journey. Children will marvel as they:Bow at the manger alongside Mary in the stableWitness Christ resist the Devil's temptations, multiply the loaves and fishes, heal the sick, and raise the deadExperience His Passion, Death, Resurrection, and AscensionHear the Holy Spirit come like fire at Pentecost to send Peter and the apostles out into the world to become the foundation of the ChurchEach account is told in story form to engage readers, with each narrative supplemented by actual Bible quotes. A closing summary provides context for each story and reveals a lesson for daily life.