The Old and New Testaments. An abridged version of Ignatius Schuster's Bible History. Appropriate for reading to 3rd through 5th graders or letting 4th and above read on their own—actually, suitable for all ages. An old favorite of catechists. Teachers can provide their classes with wonderful supplemental reading, and parents can explainthe famous Bible stories to their youngsters. Includes 43 beautiful drawings of biblical events. Impr. 86 pgs 43 Illus, PB The 67 brief chapters of Child's Bible History introduces the young student (ages 7 to 12) to the most famous persons, places, and events in Sacred Scripture. It features 43 classic woodcut illustrations plus Study Questions at the end of each chapter. With this small but powerful book, Bishop Knecht has provided Catholic students with a fundamental background of the Bible that will enrich them both now and for the rest of their lives. Catechists can use this as a supplemental resource; parents can read it to younger children, and older students can read it by themselves!