Books with author Ingrid de Haas

This book is recommended for ages 11 to 14, but there is no reason why children a little younger or older with an interest in ancient history shouldn’t use it.This is a book about the Frisii, or ancient Frisians, who lived in what is now northern Netherlands until the middle of the 3rd century CE. For each topic there are activities and questions to help the reader think about what she or he read in the chapter.About the author: Ingrid de Haas obtained her PhD in ancient Roman History at the University of California. She taught history to middle and high school students for several years. She has written various teaching units for the World History for Us All online project, including Roman Slavery and Women’s Life in Ancient Rome. She is also the author of more than two dozen books on ancient history and historical fiction.

This book is about Leiden, a city in the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. Besides its history, it covers religion, famous people, architecture, transportation, education, occupations, windmills, museums, and the Pilgrim Fathers, among others.This book is recommended for ages 11 to 13, but there is no reason why kids a little younger or older with an interest in Dutch history shouldn’t use it. Even adults may want to go through some or all of the chapters.If you will be traveling to Leiden soon, you may also want to download the Kindle book The Netherlands: A Travel Guide for Kids.About the author: Ingrid de Haas obtained her PhD in ancient Roman History at the University of California. She taught history to middle and high school students for several years. She wrote various teaching units for the World History for Us All online project, including Women’s Life in Ancient Rome. She is also the author of more than two dozen books, both on ancient history and historical fiction, including The Ancient Frisians: A History for Kids, with Activities.