Join the Odyssey gang as they experience one thrilling historical adventure after another! For God and Country gathers 12 timeless Adventures in Odyssey episodes from your favorite collections onto 4 CDs that celebrate American history. From Columbus's voyage to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the children of Odyssey experience history first hand. Jimmy Barclay gets slingshot lessons from Abraham Lincoln, and Marvin's drumming out orders for the Patriot army. Curt and Lucy sit in on the composition of our National Anthem as Fort McHenry is captured! Ride with Paul Revere and escape with runaway slaves on the secret Underground Railroad as you hear stories of friendship, truth and trust. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Episode Titles (and Themes):
Columbus, The Grand Voyage (Courage--Story of Christopher Columbus)
The Day Independence Came (Freedom--Story of George Washington)
The Midnight Ride (Duty--Story of Paul Revere)
The American Revelation, Parts 1 and 2 (Heritage--The Revolutionary War)
By Dawn's Early Light (Respect for the Flag)
The Underground Railroad, Parts 1, 2, and 3 (The Sanctity of Human Life)
Lincoln, Parts 1 and 2 (Leadership--Life of Abraham Lincoln)
East Winds, Raining (Judging Others--The Bombing of Pearl Harbor)