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  • The Vikings

    Michael Gibson

    Paperback (Silver Burdett Pr, Jan. 1, 1985)
    Surveys in words and pictures the life of the Norsemen from the ninth through the eleventh centuries, recording their customs in peace and war

  • The Trials of Daniel

    Catherine Storr

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Dec. 1, 1985)
    Retells the Old Testament story of Daniel's unswerving faith in God, even in a den of lions.
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  • Ancient Greek War and Weapons

    Haydn Middleton

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, May 15, 2003)
    A topic-based approach to a great civilization, the books in this series each cover a different aspect of that civilization. The history in these books explores how people lived and draws out what our own society has learned from Ancient Greece. The titles focus on primary sources and what they tell us about people, events and changes. This title explores war and weapons in Ancient Greece.

  • People in the Past: Ancient Egyptian War and Weapons

    Brenda Williams

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Dec. 10, 2002)
    A topic based approach to a great civilisation through five books, each covering a different aspect of that civilisation. The history in these books explores how people lived and draws out what our own society has learnt from the ancient civilisation. Focuses on primary sources and what they tell us about people, events and changes in the society in question. Each book contains: - further reading and websites - glossary and index

  • Noah and His Ark

    Catherine Storr, Jim Russell

    Library Binding (Raintree Publishers, June 1, 1982)
    A retelling of the story of the Flood that lasted forty days, and the Ark on which Noah, his family, and a pair of each kind of animal took refuge.
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  • People in the Past: Ancient Greek War & Weapons

    Haydn Middleton

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, June 28, 2002)
    A topic based approach to a great civilisation through five books, each covering a different aspect of that civilisation. The history in these books explores how people lived and draws out what our own society has learnt from the ancient civilisation. Focuses on primary sources and what they tell us about people, events and changes in the society in question. Each book contains: - further reading and websites - glossary and index

  • The Saxons

    Tony D. Triggs

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, July 1, 1980)
    Recounts the Saxon conquest of England, and the nature of their customs, sports, pastimes, food, literature, and beliefs, as well as the lives of their most prominent leaders
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  • The Romans

    Joan Forman

    Paperback (Silver Burdette, March 15, 1975)
    Introduces the civilization of ancient Rome.

  • Adam and Eve

    Catherine Storr, Jim Russell

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, July 1, 1983)
    Retells the story of Adam and Eve's temptation in the Garden of Eden and their subsequent, ignominious departure.
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  • Jesus Begins His Work

    Catherine Storr, Chris Molan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1982)
    A simple retelling of the New Testament stories of the first miracles performed by Jesus and of his calling of his twelve Apostles.
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  • Everyday Life In Saxon Times

    Tony D. Triggs

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, )
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  • The Birth of Jesus

    Catherine Storr, Gavin Rowe

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1982)
    A simple retelling of the birth of Jesus; the visits by the shepherds and wise men; and the return of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus to Nazareth to live.
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