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The Bloody, Rotten Roman Empire: The Disgusting Details about Life in Ancient Rome (Fact Finders: Disgusting History)
The Bloody, Rotten Roman Empire: The Disgusting Details about Life in Ancient Rome (Fact Finders: Disgusting History)
by James A. Corrick
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From garbage-filled streets and spoiled food to bloody gladiator fights and deadly punishments, daily life in Rome was really rotten. Get ready to explore the nasty side of life in ancient Rome.... (read more)

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Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley (Peoples of the Ancient World)
Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley (Peoples of the Ancient World)
by Hazel Richardson
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Travel back thousands of years and explore the first great civilizations of the world in this new series... (read more)

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The Celts (Uncovering History)
The Celts (Uncovering History)
by Neil Grant
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This exciting new series peels back the years to uncover a wealth of information about ancient civilizations from around the world. Touching upon fashion, warfare, architecture, government, and much more, "Uncovering History breathes life into the past... (read more)

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Gladiators
Gladiators
by Kate Riggs
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Introduces the Roman warriors known as gladiators, including their history, lifestyle, weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through sports such as wrestling.... (read more)

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Inca Gold: Solve the Mystery of the Golden Corn (Codequest)
Inca Gold: Solve the Mystery of the Golden Corn (Codequest)
by Anita Croy
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CodeQuest is a brand-new narrative nonfiction series that challenges the reader to solve historical mysteries. Each title presents a unique, interactive story in which the reader learns about historical codes, pictograms and symbols by completing various... (read more)

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Rome: In Spectacular Cross-Section
Rome: In Spectacular Cross-Section
by Stephen Biesty
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Million-copy best-selling creator of the "Incredible Cross-Sections" series now brings his talent to a new challenge: Ancient Rome. "Rome in a Day" is set in 128 AD, on a festival day and follows one day in the life of a father and his 9-year-old son... (read more)

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Peeps at Many Lands: Ancient Greece (Yesterday's Classics)
Peeps at Many Lands: Ancient Greece (Yesterday's Classics)
by James Baikie
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Through the eyes of a traveler to ancient Greece, we see how, by reason of geography, Greece became a land of city states. After examining several different city states and their land and naval forces, we watch all Greece come together for the Olympic... (read more)

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The Roman News (History News)
The Roman News (History News)
by Andrew Langley
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At home or at school, these innovative titles make history come alive! Covering ancient Rome in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time, this innovative and acclaimed book presents historical nonfiction in a unique, kid-friendly format... (read more)

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Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (Infinity)
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (Infinity)
by Philip Wilkerson
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The Infinity series delivers interesting facts and amusing trivia through photography, beautiful illustrations, and narratives. Hands-on additions such as foldout posters, gatefolds, and flaps are also included. 64... (read more)

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The Greeks (Gruesome Truth about)
The Greeks (Gruesome Truth about)
by Jillian Powell
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From the Greeks Olympic games to their intricate myths, unusual medicines, and ruthless leaders, this book tells the whole truth about the ancient Greeks. The book is full of fascinating fact boxes for extra information on this intriguing culture... (read more)

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Creepy Egyptian Mummies (Top 10 Worst)
Creepy Egyptian Mummies (Top 10 Worst)
by David Stewart
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You walk deeper into the dark tomb, smelling the musty air and holding your lantern with a trembling hand. What's that up in front of you, inside that dusty coffin? Its a mummy! Thrill your readers with all the fascinatingand gruesomemummification... (read more)

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Ancient Egypt Dot-To-Dot (Connect the Dots & Color)
Ancient Egypt Dot-To-Dot (Connect the Dots & Color)
by Jean C. Joachim
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This is more than just an ordinary collection of dot-to-dots: thanks to the fascinating information accompanying each picture, it carries children back in time to the dynamic culture of Ancient Egypt. As kids connect the dots to see the great images... (read more)

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Ancient Egypt (Technology in Times Past)
Ancient Egypt (Technology in Times Past)
by Robert Snedden
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Covers the inventions and technology used by Ancient Egyptians and how their ideas influenced technology today.... (read more)

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Ancient Greece (History Opens Windows)
Ancient Greece (History Opens Windows)
by Pat Taylor
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-- Paperback versions of some of our most requested primary-level nonfiction make small group work exciting. -- Big Books are perfect for story time, reading aloud, or shared reading, both in the classroom and in the library media center. -- Each book... (read more)

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Lifelines: Cleopatra (Lifelines)
Lifelines: Cleopatra (Lifelines)
by Adele Geras
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This innovative, fully illustrated, and factually accurate novel tells the story of the legendary Egyptian queen. At ten years old, a young girl named Nefret becomes a handmaid to Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. It is through her eyes, as a servant... (read more)

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Men of Old Greece (Yesterday's Classics)
Men of Old Greece (Yesterday's Classics)
by Jennie Hall
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A vivid picture of life in ancient Greece through the stories of four very different men. The reader hears how Leonidas, raised under the strict system of Sparta, becomes king and leads his countrymen at the battle of Thermopylae, and how Themistocles... (read more)

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The Egyptians (Dig It: History from Objects)
The Egyptians (Dig It: History from Objects)
by John Malam
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The ancient Egyptians had a fascinating and very advance culture. What better way to understand this ancient civilization than by studying the objects they used? Students will be able to take a look at items from Egyptian homes including wall paintings... (read more)

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Kingfisher Readers L5: Ancient Egyptians (Kingfisher Readers - Level 5)
Kingfisher Readers L5: Ancient Egyptians (Kingfisher Readers - Level 5)
by Philip Steele
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"In ancient Egypt, there was a secret valley." So begins this in-depth look at one of the most fascinating of all nonfiction subjects, the Ancient Egyptians. From the tombs in the Valley of the Kings to treasures, everyday life, architecture, hieroglyphs,... (read more)

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Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun
by Gill Harvey
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Two exciting books with engaging text and original illustrations and photos. Ages: 7+.... (read more)

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Goths
Goths
by Kathryn Hinds
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The history of the ancient world is dominated by the great civilizations of Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Yet not far beyond the borders of these famed states lived other peoples: the barbarians. They were first given this name by the ancient... (read more)

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