Story of the World Ancients


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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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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 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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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 7, 8, 16, 17, 21
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An abridged version of the tale of Scheherazade, daughter of King Shahryar's advisor, who tells her husband, the king, a different story every night to keep him from fulfilling his plan to kill her in the morning.
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Ch 34
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Famous for their extensive travels around the Known World, this time Asterix and Obelix are going to meet the people of the Italian peninsula: the Italics! To Obelix's delight, the inhabitants of Ancient Italy are not all Romans! Far from it! The Italics want to keep their independence and take a dim view of Julius Caesar and his Legions' plans for total domination. In Asterix and the Chariot Race, Asterix and Obelix embark upon a great adventure...
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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.

8. Aztec

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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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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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Ch 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41
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Spine
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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 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.
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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...
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Ping (Demi) volume 1.
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Ch 32
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When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
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Ch 26
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More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of the history of North America's Native peoples. From the Apache to the Zuni, readers will learn about each tribe's history, traditions, and culture, including the impact of European expansion across the land and how tribes live today. Features include maps of ancestral lands; timelines of important dates and events; fact boxes for each...
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Ch 30, 31
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Sibilings Chintoo and Mintoo collect flowers and press the petals into a fine powder as they prepare for Holi, the Indian springtime Festival of Colors. Includes author's note.
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Ch 7, 8, 16, 17
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A retelling of the epic story of Gilgamesh, half-god and half-man, who learns the true meaning of friendship and kindness from Enkidu, who lives among the animals of the forest.
Book cover for "Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire's Book of Greek myths"
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Ch 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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An introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original detailed illustrations. A large format reprint of an introduction to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece includes all of the D'Aulaires' original, detailed illustrations
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Ch 21
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A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.
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Ch 28, 40, 41
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Instead of leaving with the last of the Roman legions, Aquila, a young officer, decides that his loyalties lie with Britain, and he eventually joins the forces of the Roman-British leader Ambrosius to fight against the Saxon hordes.