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Oxford First Ancient History
by Roy Burrell  Publisher Comments Interspersing fact-filled essays with fictional eyewitness accounts, Roy Burrell makes the ancient world a real place inhabited by real people going about their everyday business of work and family life. A fascinating essay about the history of the...
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Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Landmark Books)
by Elizabeth Payne Publisher Comments Ruled by awesome god-kings called Pharaohs, ancient Egypt was a land of bustling cities, golden palaces, and huge stone monuments. Beginning with the Rosetta Stone, author Elizabeth Payne examines archeological studies that have helped unlock the...
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Bodies From the Ash: Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii
by James M. Deem Publisher Comments In ancient times, Pompeii was one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. Its 20,000 inhabitants lived in the shadow of Vesuvius, which they believed was nothing more than a mountain. But Vesuvius was a volcano. And on the morning of August 24, A.D...
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Knights and Castles (Explore Inside)
by Jean Coppendale Publisher Comments Meet the hilarious knight Sir Spearalot, who takes you on a magical history tour back to the exciting time of knights and castles. Explore Lord Fancypants’s castle, find out what goes on in his busy courtyard, watch a thrilling jousting tournament,...
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Ancient China (Tales of the Dead)
by Stewart Ross Publisher Comments Combining amazing facts with compelling fiction, this new entry in DK's captivating series uses the tale of an attempted assassination to explore the fascinating world of Ancient China....
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The Roman Army: The Legendary Soldiers Who Created an Empire
by Dyan Blacklock Publisher Comments <div>In the second century A.D., there was only one unstoppable power in the world--the Roman Army. <br>The Roman Empire was one of the largest empires on history. Charged with controlling and protecting the empire's territory and...
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Archaeologists Dig for Clues (Let's Read-And-Find-Out Science)
by Kate Duke Publisher Comments Archaeologists on a dig work very much like detectives at a crime scene. Every chipped rock, charred seed, or fossilized bone could be a clue to how people lived in the past. In this information-packed Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, Kate Duke...
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History News: the Egyptian News (News)
by Scott Steedman Publisher Comments At home or at school, this innovative title makes history come alive! THE EGYPTIAN NEWS is now published in paperback and in a space-saving reduced trim size. Covering ancient civilizations in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time, this...
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Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure: Secrets of Ancient Egypt
by Lila Perl Publisher Comments A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves....
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Ancient Weapons: The Story of Weaponry and Warfare Through the Ages (Exploring History)
by Will Fowler Synopsis Prehistoric hunters with clubs and spears, Viking raiders wielding axes, Samurai warriors in deadly combat from the earliest times humans have always had a need for weapons, whether for hunting, attacking or for self-defence. Each weapon, from swords...
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Cleopatra
by Diane Stanley Publisher Comments Queen of Egypt at the age of 18, Cleopatra's passion was to unite the world under Egyptian rule. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. A timeless story of love, war...
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How to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete (How to Be)
by Jacqueline Morley Publisher Comments Athletes Needed--apply at your local gymnasium. Do you have what it takes to represent Athens at the great games at Olympia? The ancient Greeks believed in training the mind and body together, so once you start your training you'll study grammar, music...
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How to Be a Samurai Warrior (How to Be)
by Fiona Macdonald Publisher Comments Can you handle a horse? Are you skillful with a bow? Are you brave in the face of danger? Will you wear this smelly, lice-infested armor with dignity? Have you truly earned the respect and honor shown to the samurai? Are you of honorable lineage? Will...
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Samurai: Warlords of Japan (High Interest Books: Way of the Warrior)
by Arlan Dean Publisher Comments - Written in easy-to-understand language and uses consistently familiar vocabulary to encourage reluctant readers.<BR>- Fact boxes and sidebars highlight key information.<BR>- Includes glossary, index, and resources list.<BR>National...
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Pyramids!: 50 Hands-On Activities to Experience Ancient Egypt (Kaleidoscope Kids Books)
by Avery Hart Publisher Comments Today's kids actively experience the wonders of ancient Egypt in this activity book that includes games, food, clothing and creative ways in which children can explore life in a ancient society. Consumable....
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How to Be a Roman Soldier (How to Be)
by Fiona Macdonald Synopsis Are you ready to do battle for the glory of Caesar? Have you bought your own armor yet--an apron and strong marching sandals? Will you become a centurion or a legionary? Are you ready for a posting to Western Eurasia or Britannia or North Africa? Are you...
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Pompeii: Lost & Found
by Mary Pope Osborne Publisher Comments The famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius that snuffed out life in Pompeii and buried the town has long been a fascinating moment in history for children. This book presents that dramatic story with Mary Pope Osborne’s brief text and with stunning...
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Prehistoric Peoples: Discover the Long-Ago World of the First Humans (Exploring History)
by Philip Brooks Synopsis Imagine life in a distant age, a time when the first people hunted with sticks and spears made from wood and stone. Discover the prehistoric world and find out what it was like to live through the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, and how the first settled...
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How to Be an Egyptian Princess (How to Be)
by Jacqueline Morley Publisher Comments You know you were born to rule But will the ancient Egyptians choose you? Find out by putting yourself in line to be their next princess. This intriguing book will groom you for your all-important interview with the pharaohs. You'll dress to impress, and...
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The Great Pyramid: The Story of the Farmers, the God-King and the Most Astonding Structure Ever Built (Wonders of the World Book)
by Elizabeth Mann Publisher Comments Here's the story of the Great Pyramid and the people who built it. In the author's telling, the Old Kingdom comes alive: a nation of farmers living on the green edge of a harsh desert with a king who was a god in life and in death. Tens of thousands of...
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