In this completely refreshed design of the NIV translation of The NIV Action Study Bible,  40 vivid, full-color illustrated pages by comic book artist Sergio Cariello bring Scripture to life for preteens.  Along with new maps, an all-new interior design, updated chapter introductions for every book of the Bible, and brand-new premium covers ready for personalization, this full-text Bible also includes a dictionary, a concordance, a user-friendly index, and colorful features designed for young readers, such as: What About This? Insights to tough questions about faith. - Memorize This: Pull-out verses for memorizing. - More to the Story: Who did what, when, where … and why it matters. - Guess It: Person, place, or thing? Guessing fun with 5 clues. - Take Action: Reflections on how Scripture passages apply to life today. - Facts from the Past: Learn more about clothes, houses, weapons, food, celebrations, and traditions in Bible times. Best of all,  The NIV Action Study Bible  connects young readers to illustrations and passages from their treasured  Action Bible,  igniting their imaginations while building a foundation of faith. Born in Brazil, Sergio Cariello had his first comic strip published in his local newspaper at age 11. He created over 3,000 illustrations for The Action Bible. Internationally recognized for his work with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, and CrossGen Entertainment, among others, Sergio loves telling people about Jesus through his art. For more on Sergio’s story, visit TheActionBible.com.