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Ch 2, 4, 12, 13
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From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, kids can discover all they have ever wanted to know about this ancient civilization in this reference jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts.
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Ch 11
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This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.
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Ch 11
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Presents an overview of the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai people of Africa, including who they were, where they lived, their cultures and daily lives.
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4 stars
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Spine
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Looks at the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, the Americas, and Mesopotamia and discusses the achievements and culture of each.
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Ch 3
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"Describes the hieroglyphic writing system of ancient Egypt"--Provided by publisher.
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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Ancient Greece reached its height between 500 and 300 BCE, with its roots extending far back to the distant past. The civilization became the birthplace of democracy, a government run for and by the people. Brilliant Greek thinkers led a booming growth in science, philosophy, and the arts.
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5 stars
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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world.
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 10.
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5 stars
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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there.
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Ch 9, 30, 31
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"Engaging images accompany information about ancient India. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
10. Ancient Romans
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Ch 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42
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Presents an overview of the early Romans, including who they were, where they lived, their culture and daily life.
11. Ancient Rome
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5 stars
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Ch 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42
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"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
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Magic tree house fact trackers volume 14.
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5 stars
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Ch 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42
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Learn about the fascinating Roman world and the destruction of the city of Pompeii.
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Ch 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42
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Discusses important archaeological finds from Rome and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to its ancient civilization.
14. Atlantis
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5 stars
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Ch 20, 22
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Discusses the mystery and theories surrounding Atlantis, a legendary lost continent first mentioned in the writings of Plato.
15. Aztec
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5 stars
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Ch 26
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Discover the mysterious world of these ancient people - their beliefs, rituals, and fascinating civilizations.
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4.5 stars
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Ch 23-24
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Retells the story of the Trojan War, from the quarrel for the golden apple, and the flight of Helen with Paris, to the destruction of Troy.
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5 stars
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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Introduces the history of ancient Greece, covering religions, politics, myths, and entertainment activities.
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5 stars
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Profiles thirty children in different eras, discussing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the moments in history they witnessed.
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Ch 28, 29
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Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.
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5 stars
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Ch 34, 35
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A hands-on guide to introduce kids to the fascinating world of secret codes and ciphers, CODE CRACKING FOR KIDS explores many aspects of cryptology, including famous people who used and invented codes and ciphers, such as Julius Caesar and Thomas Jefferson; codes used during wars, including the Enigma machine, whose cracking helped the Allies gather critical information on German intelligence in World War II; and work currently being done by the US...