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Are you looking for resources for your middle school students? You’ll find them here in this great big round-up, separated by topic!
Christian History Books for Middle Schoolers
When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther by Danika Cooley – Introduce your teens to the story of how God used a simple monk, Martin Luther of the Reformation, to champion Scripture and change the world.
Elementary-aged kids need middle grade resources that are fun, a little sassy, and that teach valuable lessons. Who Was Martin Luther? – A fun way for kids to learn about a man who changed history and helped the Church remember the true gospel of Jesus Christ.
What Was the Gutenberg Bible? – A fun way for kids to learn about a technology which changed history and helped the Church be able to read God’s Word in the language of their own heart.
Why Did the Reformation Happen? – A fun way for kids to learn about a major movement in world history, important biblical truths, and the people God used to remind his Church that his word to us in the Bible alone, we are saved in Christ alone through grace alone by faith alone, and we are to give glory to God alone.
Who Were the Abolitionists? – A fun way for kids to learn about ten men and women who worked to glorify God, love their neighbors, and in the process changed history.
What Was the Underground Railroad? – A fun way for kids to learn about a movement which changed history, freed captives, and helped lead to the freedom of all enslaved Americans.
Why Did Slavery End? – A fun way for kids to learn about a major movement in world history, important biblical truths, and the people God used to remind his Church that he has told us how we must love one another.
The Absolutely Enormous List of Christian History Books – Find the historical fiction and biographies you need in the Absolutely Enormous List of Christian History Books — by grade level and time period!
Four Reasons to Teach Christian History (With Book Suggestions) – Christian history for kids is valuable! Here are 4 reasons you’ll want to teach the history of God’s people.
Church History Books Worth Selling Your Silverware For – Church history books for kids worth selling your silverware for. (But you won’t need to!) Your 9-14 year olds will love these engaging books.
Christian Church History Timeline – Need a Christian Church history timeline? Check out a visually stunning history timeline chart and book for kids!
Christian Biography Box Sets for Your 9-14 Year Olds – Are you looking for great Christian biographies for kids? These awesome Christian history box sets are perfect for your 9-14 Year Olds!
Patrick of Ireland Biography – This fascinating St. Patrick biography for kids will tell your children the true story of Patrick of Ireland and the work he did for the Lord.
Eric Liddell Biography – Eric Liddell’s Story for Your Kids: Check out this narrative biography on the Olympic athlete and Christian missionary for middle grade children ages 8-14.
The Story of the Titanic – Looking for the story of the Titanic for children? Titanic: the Ship of Dreams is a narrative biography of Robert Plant, who loved Jesus.
John Stott Biography – Who was John Stott? This book on the modern evangelist is a wonderful John Stott biography for 8-14 year olds!
Mary of Orange Biography – Your kids and teens will love this story of a real life princess of the Protestant Reformation – Mary of Orange – a narrative biography for 9-14 year olds.
Fanny Crosby Biography – Teach your kids about the story of Fanny Crosby, a blind hymnwriter, with this excellent Fanny Crosby biography for kids ages 8-12.
Brother Andrew Biography – A Brother Andrew biography your kids will love! Amazing Brother Andrew facts about smuggling Bibles into Communist countries and founding Open Doors.
Michael Faraday Biography – Teach your kids the facts about Michael Faraday and his inventions with this wonderful Michael Faraday biography for kids 8-12 years old!
John Knox of Scotland Biography – John Knox of Scotland was a Reformer central to the movement. Check out this great John Knox biography for kids ages 7-12!
Nate Saint Biography – Looking for a Nate Saint biography for your kids? Look no further. This Nate Saint book is perfect for your 9-12 year olds!
Augustine of Hippo Biography – Looking for an Augustine of Hippo biography for kids? St Augustine is a figure you’ll want your kids to know as they learn about the history of the faith.
Robert Moffat Biography – Robert Moffat was a missionary to the tribal people of South Africa for 50 years. You’ll love this inspiring Robert Moffat biography for 8-14 year olds.
John Newton Biography – This John Newton biography for kids is a true story of God’s amazing grace in the life of John Newton, the abolitionist and hymnwriter.
Hannah More Biography – Christian history your kids will love? Check out this Hannah More biography for kids ages 8-14. Your kids will love the story of a woman writing for Jesus.
Frances Ridley Havergal Biography – Teach your kids about the life Frances Havergal and her hymns with this wonderful Frances Ridley Havergal biography for kids ages 8-14.
John Welch Biography – John Welch by Ethel Barrett is a great Reformation biography the Christian Focus 4 Kids Trailblazers series of Christian biographies!
Ulrich Zwingli Biography – Ulrich Zwingli of the Reformation is an intriguing figure, also known as Huldrych Zwingli. Your kids will love this Ulrich Zwingli biography!
D.L. Moody Biography – Your family will love reading the fascinating story of Dwight Moody, told in this engaging D L Moody biography for kids ages 8-12!
Christian Biographies for Young Readers – An heirloom-quality biography series from Simonetta Carr that you’ll want to keep.
Marie Durand Biography – Teach your 7-12 year olds about the French Huguenots through the story of Marie Durand. This biography by Simonetta Carr is heirloom beautiful!
John Knox Biography – John Knox was a central figure in the Protestant Reformation. Check out this outstanding John Knox biography by Simonetta Carr for children aged 7-12.
Anselm of Canterbury Biography – Discover a beautiful Anselm of Canterbury biography by Simonetta Carr, for Christian children ages 7-12. Your kids will want to pick this up again and again.
Michelangelo for Kids – Michelangelo for Kids is a wonderful artist study on Michelangelo for ages 9-14. Learn about the artist Michelangelo with your kids!
The Hiding Place for Youth – The Hiding Place is an amazing testimony to God’s goodness in hard times. This edition adapts the Corrie Ten Boom story for ages 8-14!
Historical Fiction about C.S. Lewis and World War 1 and 2 – Historical fiction books about C.S. Lewis and World War 1 and 2 by Douglas Bond? Yes, please! Teens will love these faith-building novels!
Heroes and History Series – Heroes and History Series is a wonderful Christian Historical Fiction for teens series — perfect for middle grade to age 15!
A Christian History Summary – Looking for a Christian history summary for students from a theologically conservative viewpoint? This is a great Christian history book for teens!
The Mission of the Church Explained – What does missions mean? Help your teens understand the mission of the Church with this great book on the theology of missions.
Reformed Theology | Understanding the Basics – Do your teens wonder what Reformed theology means? Help them with Reformed theology – understanding the basics with Reformed theology explained.
Sinbad the Sailor for Christian Teens – Love Christian historical fiction for teens? You’ll love this retelling of Sinbad the Sailor for Christian teens!
Reformation Women – Looking for some inspiring Christian biographies for teens? Check out Reformation Women — the stories of 12 women committed to the gospel!
Best Books on the Reformation for Your Family – Looking for the best books on the Reformation for your family? Find 40+ wonderful books just for children and teens about the Protestant Reformation!
History of the Reformation Stories for Children – Want to teach the history of the Reformation to your children? Kids love these Reformation stories by William Boekestein.
A History of Church Preachers – Wielding the Sword by Linda Finlayson is a history of Christian Church preachers and teachers that’s fun for kids to read!
The Real History of Thanksgiving – Teach your youth the real history of Thanksgiving with a modern update of the journal of William Bradford and the story of the Mayflower.
Real Life Heroes for Boys – Give your boys real life heroes who loved Jesus with these wonderful Christian books for boys of all ages–they’ll love reading them!
Real Life Heroes for Girls – Give your girls real life heroes who loved Jesus with these wonderful Christian books for girls of all ages–they’ll love reading them!
Books about the Bible for Middle Schoolers
Bible Investigators: Creation Puzzle-based Bible study is 272-pages of learning, puzzles, and fun activities designed to help your kids become amazing independent Bible investigators–observing, interpreting, and applying God’s Word as they learn what the Bible teaches on a particular subject.
Bible Investigators: Creation – Your kids will love being Bible Investigators — they’ll learn about important biblical doctrine in a fun way with Bible puzzles for kids!
History of the Bible Timeline – Want a history of the Bible timeline for your kids? You’ll love this Bible history timeline chart — the perfect book for every home library.
How to Enjoy Reading the Bible – Keith Ferrin has a number of suggestions on how to enjoy reading the Bible. It’s a great guide on how to read the Bible for your teens!
The Importance of Biblical Geography – Wondering about the importance of Biblical geography for your teen? Check out Bible maps that teach with the best Bible atlas for your family.
Scripture Coloring and Journaling – Looking for Bible verse coloring pages? Check out these quality coloring devotionals for adults and teens. You’ll love them!
Graphic Novel of the Resurrection of Jesus – Check out this wonderful graphic novel for teens about the resurrection of Jesus Christ: The Third Day: The Gospel of Luke Chapters 22-24.
Christian Easter Books for Kids and Teens – Looking for the best Easter books for kids? Check out this list of wonderful Christian Easter books for children and teens.
Family Devotional Book for the Easter Season – Kids love this family devotional book for the Easter season. Fourteen stories with questions to cover Holy Week and the Resurrection.
History of Legends and the Bible – Your kids will love the fascinating Legends and Lore series from Master Books!
Books about the Bible for Kids and Teens – Teach your family the Bible’s origins, themes, and applications with books about the Bible for kids and teens.
Answers to Tough Questions about the Bible – Do your kids have Bible questions? Joel Beeke answers tough questions about the Bible for kids ages 8-12 year olds.
A History of the Bible that’s Fun to Read – What is the history of the Bible? Discover a wonderful history of Bible for kids that tells the story of translation and preservation for ages 7-12.
Books on Christian Living for Middle Schoolers
How to Live the Christian Life – Do your teens have questions about how to live the Christian life? This guide is the perfect handbook to Christian living!
Christian Life Books for Teens – Christian life books for your teens will help your kids learn more about Christian living. Help teens explore Christian life basics, the Bible, & theology.
10 Faith-Growing Christian Books for Your Teen – Your teen can read books that grow their faith or damage it. Check out great Christian books for your teen to encourage and inspire them.
Best Books about Prayer for Families – Teach your kids about prayer with these best books about prayer for families.
The Pilgrim’s Progress – Add this historic allegory to your library, with volumes for every age level.
The Importance of Finding a Godly Husband – Help your teen understand the importance of finding a godly husband with Your Future ‘Other Half’ by Rebecca VanDoodewaard!
How to Have the Talk with Your Teen – Hard-hitting, practical advice for Christian parents on how to have the talk with your teen — and a book on “the talk” just for your teens!
Books on Christian Dating for Your Teen – This list of books on Christian dating for teens will help you navigate touchy subjects and open up important discussions with solid biblical advice.
Christian Puberty Book for Boys ages 10-14 – Teach your tween boys ages 10-14 about growing up God’s way with this excellent Christian puberty book for boys they’ll enjoy reading.
Christian Girls Puberty Book for ages 9-13 – Your 9-13 year old tween girls will love this engaging Christian girls puberty book that teaches about growing up God’s way.
Christian Children’s Books about the Birds and the Bees – Use these age-appropriate Christian Children’s books about God’s plan for the birds and the bees–their bodies, marriage, intimacy, and relationships.
The History of Christmas – What is the history of Christmas? This great book shares the history of Christmas for kids — with fun activities and recipes to do!
Theology Books for Middle Schoolers
Christian Worldview and Apologetics for Teens – Teach your teen Christian worldview and Christian apologetics with this important book by Jeremiah Johnston.
Introduction to Theology for Teens – Bitesize Theology by Peter Jeffery is the perfect introduction to theology for teens in middle school and high school.
Visual Theology | Basic Theology from Tim Challies and Josh Byers – Teach your teens basic theology in a fun way with the Visual Theology books from Tim Challies and Josh Byers.
Creation Science Books for Middle Schoolers
Creation Science Books for Teens – There are tons of resources available for your middle and high school students!
Ecology and Astronomy – Introduce your kids to middle school science from a Christian perspective with overviews of ecology and astronomy from Master Books!
Math and Physics – Looking for a introduction to the concepts of mathematics and physics? Middle school students will love math and physics from Master Books.
Middle School Homeschool Curriculum
Cobblestone Path™ Christian History Research Project | Early Church History – Cobblestone Path™: A Christian history research project for teens! 6th-12th graders will explore Early Church history and the Apostolic Age.
Cobblestone Path™ Christian History Research Project | The Nicene Church Age – Cobblestone Path™: A middle and high school homeschool history notebook journal. Teens can research the Nicene Church — from 325-600 AD.
Cobblestone Path™ Christian History Research Project | The Reformation Age – Cobblestone Path™ Christian history notebooking will take your middle & high school students through the Reformation Age from 1350-1648 AD.
Learn Koine Greek – Want your kids to Learn Koine Greek? | These are my best suggestions for Koine Greek language lessons from Kindergarten through High School.
Homeschool Science Curriculum – Want Christian homeschool science curriculum you and your children will love? Check out three options for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Online Math Class that Adapts to Your Kids – Need a homeschool math curriculum for your family? Check out an online math class that adapts to your kids.
Christian Homeschool Curriculum We’ve Loved – Looking for Christian homeschool curriculum? Check out this list of Christian homeschool resources we’ve loved!
The Five Solas Family Bible Study – The 5 Solas of the Reformation are slogans that help us remember important Biblical truths. Teach your family about the Five Solas!
Middle School Learning Resources
Bible Road Trip™ Dialectic (Grades 7-9) Resource List – Looking for a Bible curriculum for your kids in middle school? Bible Road Trip™ is the answer! Find out what resources you’ll want to include.
Reading Book Log for Kids – Need a reading book log for kids? Get book lists, help kids master the book report, & teach the Dewey Decimal system, fiction and nonfiction.
Bible Study Tools for Kids – Need Bible study tools for kids? Grab SEVEN FREE Bible study resources for your family in one printable “kit” of Bible tools!
Current Events and Christian Worldview for Your Teen – Want to study current events with your teens? Here are resources to study current events with high schoolers and middle schoolers.
Stellar Educational Videos for Kids – Looking for educational videos for kids? Streamable Learning streams online homeschool educational videos covering a wide range of subjects!
Learn the Basics of Biblical Greek in 10 Lessons – Help teens learn the basics of biblical Greek in 10 lessons with Todd Friel’s It’s Not Greek to Me DVD from Master Books.
STEM Projects for Teens – Find out why STEM is important — stem for teens matters. And, check out monthly STEM projects for teens from Creation Crate.
Christian Magazines for Teens – There’s nothing quite as exciting as getting a magazine with your name on it. Check out these great Christian magazines for teens.
Learning Tools for Kids – Looking for some great learning tools for kids? Check out learning toys for kids and great educational, fun books! Your kids will thank you.
Bible Resources for Your Kids
Bible Road Trip™ CurriculumLearn More HereStarter BundleLearn More HereBible Road Trip™ Memory Verse CardsLearn More HereBible Road Trip™ Notebooking JournalsLearn More HereHelp Your Kids Learn and Love the BibleLearn More Here
Martin Luther and the Reformation
Teach your teens about Martin Luther and the Reformation in an exciting, new way with When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin Luther!
Martin Luther (1483-1546) is often referred to as “The Father of the Reformation”. Born during a time of superstition, tradition, and spiritual corruption, Luther gave up a lucrative career as a lawyer to become a monk in the Roman Catholic Church–a path he felt would certainly lead to salvation.
As Luther’s understanding of the spiritual corruption within the Church grew, and he despaired of true salvation, Luther (now a scholar and priest) sought the Bible for answers. Following his discovery of the true gospel in Scripture, Luther began to preach spiritual freedom to his congregation, and to teach biblical (rather than philosophical) theology at the University of Wittenberg.
It was on October 31, 1517 that Martin Luther penned his Ninety-Five Theses in Latin in response to the abusive indulgence sales practices of the monk Johann Tetzel in a nearby town. Luther nailed the Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church, the scholarly bulletin board of his day, and mailed a copy to the Archbishop of Mainz. Luther hoped to start a scholarly debate about the practice of selling salvation through plenary indulgences. The response he received was greater–and more dangerous–than he imagined it would be.
Luther’s story is exciting. There are death defying moments, epic spiritual battles, narrow escapes, a kidnapping, revolution, and war. As the “Father of the Reformation”, Luther is a vital figure in Church history. His sacrifice and willingness to wage battle against the spiritual, religious, and political powers of his medieval world allowed Christians throughout time to embrace the truth of salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone as explained by Scripture alone once again. May all glory be to God alone!
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