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Historical Fiction-Ancient Civilizations


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Spirit's Princess (Princesses of Myth)
Spirit's Princess (Princesses of Myth)
by Esther Friesner
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Himiko the beloved daughter of a chieftain in third century Japan has always been special. The day she was born there was a devastating earthquake, and the tribe's shamaness had an amazing vision revealing the young girl's future—one day this... (read more)

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Aztec: Kids at the Crossroads (Kids at the Crossroads)
Aztec: Kids at the Crossroads (Kids at the Crossroads)
by Laura Scandiffio
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What if kids kept blogs during pivotal moments in world history? The Internet offers modern kids amazing ways to express themselves and learn about the world. Imagine if the same technology had been available to children during dramatic episodes in... (read more)

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Mara, Daughter of the Nile
Mara, Daughter of the Nile
by Eloise Mcgraw
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The adventures of an ingenious Egyptian slave girl who undertakes a dangerous assignment as a spy in the royal palace of Thebes, in the days when Queen Hatshepsut ruled.... (read more)

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Roman Britain Trilogy #03: The Lantern Bearers
Roman Britain Trilogy #03: The Lantern Bearers
by Rosemary Sutcliff
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The last of the Roman army have set sail and left Britain forever, abandoning it to civil war and the threat of a Saxon invasion. Aquila, a young Legionnaire, deserted his regiment to stay behind with his family, but his home and all that he loves are... (read more)

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39 Clues #04: Beyond the Grave
39 Clues #04: Beyond the Grave
by Jude Watson
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Bestselling author Jude Watson takes Amy and Dan on a thrill-packed ride for the 4th installment of the 39 Clues. JOIN ANYTIME TO PLAY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN! A Clue found in Book 3 sends Amy and Dan jetting off to find out just what's behind the fierce... (read more)

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The Gladiators from Capua (Roman Mysteries)
The Gladiators from Capua (Roman Mysteries)
by Caroline Lawrence
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March AD 80. In Rome the Emperor Titus has announced that there will be a hundred days of games to open his new Flavian amphitheatre (now known as the Colosseum). Suspecting that their friend Jonathan is not dead, as they had thought, Flavia, Nubia, and... (read more)

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The Golden Goblet
The Golden Goblet
by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father in this exciting tale of ancient Egyptian mystery and intrigue.... (read more)

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War Star Rising
War Star Rising
by Zoodoc
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There are many legends that could be told about the life and times of the ancient Mayas. But the one that's most compelling and most touching is the Legend of Toucan Moon, in War Star Rising Lan Sluder, Belize resident and Editor/Publisher of Belize... (read more)

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The Slave-Girl from Jerusalem (Roman Mysteries)
The Slave-Girl from Jerusalem (Roman Mysteries)
by Caroline Lawrence
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This exciting adventure recreates the siege of Masada, and reveals important developments in Jonathan's struggle with his guilt over past events. Also, there's terrific insight into the workings of the Roman legal system in a page-turning court room... (read more)

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The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
The Aeneid for Boys and Girls
by Alfred J. Church
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Follow Aeneid as he flees a burning Troy with his family and sets out on a dangerous journey to found what will one day become The Roman Empire. Thrill with him as he gets caught up in conflicts between the gods, all the while striving to complete his... (read more)

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Ithaka
Ithaka
by Adele Geras
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Many years have passed since the end of the Trojan War, and Penelope is still waiting for her husband, Odysseus, to return home. The city of Ithaka is overrun with uncouth suitors hoping to marry her, thereby gaining control of the land. But when a... (read more)

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The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Adventure)
The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (Adventure)
by G A Henty
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A young Egyptian accidentally kills a sacred cat and must flee from an angry mob. Set in 1250 B.C., the time of Moses, this thrilling adventure also features fascinating details about Egyptian religion and geography, the methods by which the Nile was... (read more)

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The Hidden Treasure of the Forgotten Pharaoh
The Hidden Treasure of the Forgotten Pharaoh
by Lee Ann Johnston-thomas
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Fifteen year old Nikki got more than he bargained for when traveling abroad with his parents and his private tutor in Cairo, Egypt. Little did he suspect that while he and his tutor Amanda Tilson, and his older Scottish friend Ian, where exploring the... (read more)

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The Stranger on the Silk Road: A Story of Ancient China (Read-It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales)
The Stranger on the Silk Road: A Story of Ancient China (Read-It! Chapter Books: Historical Tales)
by Jessica Gunderson
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Table of Contents/Afterword/Story Consultants Black and White Illustrations/Standards for the English Language Arts Standard 1 Quizzes at www.picturewindowbooks... (read more)

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Eye of the Moon
Eye of the Moon
by Dianne Hofmeyr
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When Isikara, an apprentice in mummification, discovers that the prince Tuthmosis has been targeted for assassination, they escape on a journey across Egypt, searching for allies to help Tuthmosis regain his throne.... (read more)

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King Tut and the Girl Who Loved Him
King Tut and the Girl Who Loved Him
by Robin M Berard
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Brimming with vivid historical detail, "King Tut and the Girl Who Loved Him" is a thrilling tale of a modern teenager catapulted into the glory and intrigue of Egypt's 18th Dynasty. Johanna Wilson is a quick-thinking fifteen-year-old with a penchant for... (read more)

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The Eagle
The Eagle
by Rosemary Sutcliff
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The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of Northern Britain—and they were never seen again. Thousands of men disappeared and their eagle standard was lost. Its a mystery thats never been solved, until now . . .     ... (read more)

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Alphabet of Dreams
Alphabet of Dreams
by Susan Fletcher
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In the city of the dead, a dreamer awakens.... Young Babak has a magnificent gift: He can dream the future. Mitra, his brave older sister, is sworn to protect him. For them to survive living on the streets, she must do whatever is necessary -- including... (read more)

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The Royal Diaries: Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C.
The Royal Diaries: Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile, Egypt, 57 B.C.
by Kristiana Gregory
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Gripping journal entries tell a tale of ancient Egypt and Rome, where you'll meet one of history's most famous women, witness the pharaoh's attempted murder, and encounter Marc Antony. Cleopatra's journal brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of... (read more)

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Camp Fossil Eyes: Digging for the Origins of Words
Camp Fossil Eyes: Digging for the Origins of Words
by Mark Abley
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See into the past and discover how English evolved from more than 350 languages. In this fanciful book about etymology, 15-year-old Jill Boswell and her 13-year-old brother, Alex, are sent to summer camp in a bizarre badlands region -- the only place in... (read more)

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