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  • Student Study Guide to The Early Human World

    Peter Robertshaw, Jill Rubalcaba

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, Nov. 1, 2005)
    The Student Study Guides are important and unique components that are available for each of the books in The World in Ancient Times series. Each of the Student Study Guides is designed to be used with the main text at school or sent home for homework assignments. The activities in the Student Study guide will help students get the most out of their history books. Each student study guide includes a chapter-by-chapter two-page lesson that uses a variety of interesting activities to help a student master history and develop important reading and study skills.

  • Ancient Rome

    Peter Benoit

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 7, 2012)
    An exceptionally detailed investigation of Roman civilization from its founding to its decline in the West twelve centuries later,Thhis book examines Roman political institutions, key figures, and geography. Readers (Grades 6-9) will encounter Roman religion through the ages and discover its role in shaping Roman society and family life. They will also learn about Rome's contributions to modern language, law, and architecture.
    Z

  • Living in Ancient Mesopotamia

    Norman Bancroft Hunt

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2008)
    Focuses on two ideal periods set in about 3500 BC (Sumer) and 1000 to 500 BC (Assyria and Babylonia). This book examines several aspects of daily life across various strata of society, from the kings and priests to the slaves; from food to religious beliefs. It is useful for students who want to learn more about life in ancient Mesopotamia.
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  • Government in the Ancient World

    Crabtree Publishing Company

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2011)
    Describes the different worldwide governments in the ancient world, from monarchies and empires to democracies and tribal clans, and explains the rise and fall of each ancient government.
    U

  • The Holy Land

    Peter Connolly

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, May 6, 1999)
    Peter Connolly's book brings to life the people and events of a crucial period in the history of the world. Spanning a hundred years that culminate in the fall of Masada in 73 AD, Connolly reconstructs the daily lives--domestic, religious, and military--of the Jewish people in Judea, Galilee, and Jerusalem, mostly under the reign of the great King Herod. The book's fascinating illustrations, based on exhaustive up-to-date research, recreate minute details with stunning precision. The volume features a tour of the geography of the eastern Mediterranean and a review of archaeological excavations and discoveries in the region. For young adults interested in Jewish history, the ancient world, and the beginnings of Christianity, this book offers thorough information with unique clarity.
    T

  • Communication in the Ancient World

    Hazel Richardson Richardson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Describes the different forms of communication in ancient civilizations, from the first forms of writing to education, ancient books, formal languages, and communication between civilizations.
    U

  • Living in Ancient Greece

    Norman Bancroft Hunt

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2008)
    Focuses on an ideal period set some time in the Classical period of Perikles. This book examines several aspects of daily life across various strata of Greek society, from the aristoi to the Metics and slaves; from food to religious beliefs. It is useful for students who want to learn more about living in ancient Greece.
    K

  • Communication in the Ancient World

    Crabtree Publishing Company

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2011)
    This fascinating book provides a snapshot of the different forms of communication developed by various ancient civilizations. Read about
    U

  • Trade and Commerce in the Ancient World

    Hazel Richardson

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Introduces readers to trade and commerce in the ancient world.
    U

  • Technology in the Ancient World

    Hazel Richardson Richardson

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Introduces readers to technology in the ancient world.
    U

  • Living in Ancient Egypt

    Norman Bancroft Hunt

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 2008)
    Explores the different "ideal" periods throughout history by examining all the aspects of daily life across all strata of society and focusing on the cycles of farming and trade, marriage and family life, education, and entertainment found in the ancient worlds.
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  • Technology in the Ancient World

    Crabtree Publishing Company

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, July 30, 2011)
    Introduces readers to technology in the ancient world.
    U