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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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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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5 stars
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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 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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3 stars
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Ch 9, 30, 31
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"Seven ... illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons"--Back cover.
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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...
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I survived volume 10.
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3.7 stars
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Ch 29, 36, 39, 40
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During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times?
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Ch 4, 13, 14
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In this version of Cinderella set in Egypt in the sixth century B.C., Rhodopes, a slave girl, eventually comes to be chosen by the Pharaoh to be his queen.
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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.
32. The empty pot
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Ping (Demi) volume 1.
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5 stars
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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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5 stars
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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 26
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This pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcoatl, also called the Feathered Serpent. Determined, the Feathered Serpent embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each...
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5 stars
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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.
36. The first dog
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Intro
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Kip the Cave Boy and Paleowolf each face hunger and danger on a journey in Paleolithic times; when they decide to join forces and help one another, Paleowolf becomes the first dog.
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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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5 stars
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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.
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4 stars
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Ch 25
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"We've heard of Alexander the Great. We've heard of Ivan the Terrible. But what was so great about Alexander? What was so terrible about Ivan? Spanning centuries of history in a culturally diverse framework--from ancient India to nineteenth-century Hawaii, and with a balanced focus on notorious women rulers as well as male--[this book] takes a humorous look at some of the most glorious and notorious figures in history through the lens of the nicknames...
40. Happy Diwali!
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1 stars
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Ch 30, 31
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"Follows a little girl from dawn to dusk as she draws rangolis to welcome guests, cooks puris and chana masala, dresses up in beautiful colors, participates in the puja, and lights the diyas in honor of Diwali: the Hindu festival of lights"--Provided by publisher.