Story of the World Ancients


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Book cover for "1,000 facts about ancient Egypt"
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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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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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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"--
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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.
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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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5 stars
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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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Julius Zebra volume 2.
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
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Ch 40, 41, 42
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Before Julius Zebra can have his freedom, Emperor Hadrian sends him on one last mission. As the newly named People s Champion, Julius must travel with his friends to a distant land to remind its people of the might of the Roman Empire. It ll be just like a vacation!
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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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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 10, 32, 33
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Describes the archaeological discovery of thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior statues in northern China in 1974, and discusses the emperor who had them created and placed near his tomb.
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Ch 27, 28, 29
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An introduction to the social, political, and civil customs and practices of ancient Rome.
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Spine
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From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time. "From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible...
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Ch 34, 35
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Examines the life of Julius Caesar, including his childhood, education, and rise to power, and discusses the world of ancient Rome. A biography of Julius Caesar, who is famous for conquering Gaul and making himself ruler of the Roman world.
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5 stars
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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.
Book cover for "The life of the Buddha"
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Ch 31
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In this charming tale for kids, the classic life story of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, is told along beautiful illustrations. The book goes through his childhood to his enlightenment, chronicling the ups and downs he faced along the way.
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Ch 2, 4, 12, 13
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Presents the story of a boat of ancient Egypt that was build in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza by the shipbuilders of their time to serve the pharaoh, Cheops, on his journey through the underworld.
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Series:
Ra the mighty volume 3.
Average Rating:
3 stars
Notes:
Ch 2, 4. 12, 13
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Ra, the pharoah's pampered cat, and his scarab beetle sidekick, Khepri, investigate when crown prince Dedi disappears from the palace of one of Pharoah's wives in ancient Egypt.
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5 stars
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Spine
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Looks at the exploits of ten of the most ruthlessly determined soldiers, rebels, conquerors, and military leaders from throughout history.
Book cover for "Treasury of Egyptian mythology"
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3.5 stars
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Ch 2, 4, 12, 13, 14
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An illustrated tableau of Egyptian myths, combines narrative accounts of the stories of the Sun God Ra, the Sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens along with historical, cultural, and geographic facts.