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Books with author Lynne Elliott

  • Food and Feasts in the Middle Ages

    Lynne Elliott

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2004)
    Feasts were a common way of drawing families and communities together in the Middle Ages. This book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared. It includes topics such as: farming and livestock; markets and fairs; the medieval kitchen; and more.
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  • Clothing in the Middle Ages

    Lynne Elliott

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2004)
    Young readers will be fascinated by this book that features fashions from the days of knights and ladies and topics which include the making of fabrics, peasants’ clothing, a noble’s clothing, hygiene, and more. Simultaneous.
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  • The Renaissance in Europe

    Lynne Elliott

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Suitable for ages 11 to 12 years, this title helps you learn how the European Renaissance came to be. It lets you take a look inside a typical Renaissance home. It also shows how great strides were made in trade, exploration, religion, architecture, and the arts.
  • Medieval Medicine And the Plague

    Lynne Elliott

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Illustrates how death and incurable disease were considered a common part of medieval life and offers a history of the Black Death, or the plague, which killed millions of people in Europe.
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  • Medieval Towns, Trade, and Travel

    Lynne Elliott

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2004)
    Features daily life in a town, the artisans and businesspeople who populated it, and what kind of transportation was available in the days of horse and cart, covering trades for food, trades for equipment, apprenticeships, travel, and more. Simultaneous.
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  • Children and Games in the Middle Ages

    Lynne Elliott

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2004)
    A colorful book features beautiful artwork that helps show how children spent their days in medieval times, covering topics such as homemade toys; indoor games including chess, backgammon, and cards; outdoor activities including hunting, horseback riding, and archery; apprenticeships for older children; education according to sex and status; religion and a child’s moral upbringing; and more. Simultaneous.
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  • Exploration in the Renaissance

    Lynne Elliott

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Part of the Renaissance World series, this title helps you learn all about the Age of Exploration, where brave Europeans sailed around the world in search of sea routes to Asia and India - and found much more than anticipated. It is suitable for ages 11 to 12 years.
  • Clothing in the Middle Ages

    Lynne Elliott

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2004)
    Young readers will be fascinated by this book that features fashions from the days of knights and ladies and topics which include the making of fabrics, peasants’ clothing, a noble’s clothing, hygiene, and more. Simultaneous.
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  • Medieval Medicine and the Plague

    Lynne Elliott

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Illustrates how death and incurable disease were considered a common part of medieval life. This book covers topics such as: a timeline of medical changes through the Middle Ages; common medieval diseases and their causes, such as smallpox, tuberculosis, diphtheria, and leprosy; The Back Plague; the Four Humors; and, operations and treatments.
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  • The Renaissance in Europe

    Lynne Elliott

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Suitable for the children of ages 11 to 12 years, this title helps you to learn how the European Renaissance came to be. It shows those most notably involved in this era and inside a typical Renaissance home. It presents the great strides that were made in trade, exploration, religion, architecture, and the arts.
  • Medieval Towns Trade and Travel

    Lynne Elliott

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2004)
    Intended for ages 7-14, this work features daily life in a town in the Middle Ages, the artisans and businesspeople who populated it, and what kind of transportation was available in the days of horse and cart. Topics include: the daily life of a family in town; trades for food; trades for equipment; and belonging to a guild.
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  • Food and Feasts in the Middle Ages

    Lynne Elliott

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 1, 2004)
    A delightful book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared, as well as farming and livestock; the harvest and how food was preserved; herbs and spices to flavor salty foods; hunting, hawking, and fishing; feast days, celebrations, and the Church; and food shortages and famine. Simultaneous.
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