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Ch 2, 4, 12, 13
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An illustrated biography of Hatshepsut, first woman Pharoah of ancient Egypt. Discusses her birth, childhood in the palace, and her life as queen and then as Pharoah.
42. Historium
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Spine
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"Welcome to the museum! Here you will find a collection of objects from ancient civilisations. Objects of beauty, functionality, war, life, death and burial. As you wander from room to room, explore the magnificence of what civilisations have left behind over thousands of years of human history!"--
43. History!
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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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5 stars
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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 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 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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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.
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Ch 7, 8, 16, 17
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Frightened by the thought of dying, Gilgamesh braves a series of dangers in an effort to learn the secret of eternal life, but although he meets the survivor of the great flood and is offered a chance at perpetual youth, he never achieves his goal, in a retelling of an episode from the story of Gilgamesh, the world's oldest legend.
Gilgamesh, King of Uruk, makes a dangerous journey in search of the secret of immortality.
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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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5 stars
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Ch 2, 4, 12, 13
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Presents an introduction to ancient Egypt and its civilization, and includes facts about pharoahs, the army, mummies, pyramids, the Egyptian gods, housing, everyday life, the Nile, and common occupations.
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5 stars
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Ch 27, 28, 29
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Presents an introduction to the ancient Romans and their civilization, and includes facts about the city of Rome, emperors, gladiators, chariot racing, the army, housing, everyday life, baths, the Roman gods, and food.
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4 stars
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Ch 30, 31
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A retelling of one of the Indian fables relating to the former births of Buddha in which as a monkey he manages to outwit the crocodile who decides to capture him.
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Ch 24
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"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Trojan War. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on the archaeology of the area in which the war is thought to have taken place, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--
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Ch 19, 20, 22, 23, 24
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More than 2,300 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about a glorious ancient city that sank without trace beneath the waves. Ever since that time people have wondered where this lost city, Atlantis, might be and whether it actually existed. Students will thrill as they learn about the different theories of, and search efforts for, this mythical city.
56. Nile River
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3 stars
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Ch 2
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"Traveling from Lake Victoria in Burundi, to Cairo, Egypt, readers will explore the world's longest river as they learn about the landscape, ancient civilizations, and historic landmarks on the Nile, as well as the people who currently rely on river"--Provided by publisher.
57. The odyssey
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4 stars
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Ch 23, 24
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Traces Odysseus' ten-year voyage home after the Trojan War, a journey marked by a man-eating Cyclops, deadly Sirens, the fury of the sea-god Poseidon, and Odysseus' faithful wife's efforts to rebuff greedy suitors.
58. The odyssey
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Ch 23, 24
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A retelling of Homer's epic that describes the wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.
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Ch 21, 41
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Discusses the origins, construction, completion, uses, history, and eventual ruin of the Parthenon.
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"Wherever they go, humankind leaves evidence of their existence. That's how we know about early American civilizations, thousands of years before Columbus's journeys. In this fascinating book, readers will become anthropologists, learning the different artifacts people leave behind that can become buried far below our feet, sight unseen for years. That includes skeletons! They'll also learn how scientists discover such relics and how our knowledge...