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  • Late Middle Ages

    Monica Dombrosio, Roberto Barbieri, Star Language Center

    Library Binding (Steck-Vaughn Company, April 1, 1990)
    Examines European life between the years 1000 and 1300 focusing on the growth of cities, the development of a money-based economy, and the emergence of a Europe newly unified by a shared religion and increased trade.

  • History of the World - The Roman Empire

    Don Nardo

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Nov. 20, 2001)
    In simple but colorful terms, young readers are here introduced to one of the epic eras and realms of world history -- that of the Roman Empire. The volume tells how the first emperor, Augustus, came to power, how he and his successors controlled the masses through the army and public games, and how the Empire eventually fell to an onslaught of invaders.
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  • Africa and the Origin of Humans

    Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1989)
    Surveys the early history of Africa, from the origin of humanity, through the blossoming of the continent, to the conquest of Africa by the Romans.

  • History of the World - Westward Expansion

    Cathryn J. Long

    Library Binding (KidHaven Press, Jan. 13, 2003)
    The United States began as a thin stripe of states along the eastern edge of the continent, but ended up occupying North America from coast to coast between Mexico and Canada. This book tells how and why it happened, with emphasis on geographical regions.
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  • India in the Islamic Era and Southeast Asia:

    Donatella Dolcini, Franceso Montessoro, Giorgio Bacchin, Gianni De Conno, Giulo Peranzoni

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Provides an overview of the history of India and Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on the development of Islam.

  • Civilizations of the Middle East

    Brian Williams

    Hardcover (Cherrytree Books, April 12, 1992)
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  • Ancient Greece and Rome

    Brian Williams

    Hardcover (Cherrytree Books, )
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  • Europe at the Time of Greece and Rome

    Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, April 1, 1989)
    Looks at the history, culture, government, and society of the Greek and Roman Empires, and identifies important leaders and thinkers

  • The Late Middle Ages

    Brian Williams, Antonio Molino

    Hardcover (CHERRYTREE BOOKS, )
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  • Africa:

    Chiara Robertazzi, Giorgio Bacchin

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Presents the many peoples, languages, cultures, religions, lifestyles, economies, wars, migrations, and political structures of Africa
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  • Queen Elizabeth Tudor: Student

    Laurel A. Rockefeller

    (Independently published, April 4, 2020)
    Queen Elizabeth is perhaps the most legendary and celebrated ruler in English history. Yet do you really know her as well as you think you do?In this beautiful narrative biography you explore Elizabeth’s path from “Lady Elizabeth” to “Gloriana” through the lens of her relationship with Robert Dudley, a relationship far more contentious than most people believe. Politics and religion collide, provoking Elizabeth to console herself with her music, and a hard decision lays before her as plots against her life threatens her throne.Take the journey to Gloriana and discover a side to Elizabeth you never knew existed.Student - Teacher Edition features challenging puzzles and study guide questions after every chapter, plus the appendices with six medieval and Elizabethan songs, a detailed timeline, and an extensive suggested reading list. This book continues "Mary Queen of the Scots."

  • Margaret of Wessex: Student

    Laurel A. Rockefeller

    (Independently published, March 27, 2020)
    The inspiring story of Margaret of Wessex, queen consort to Malcolm III Canmore of Alba comes to life in this special student-teacher edition designed for educational and home school use. Questions practicing reading comprehension, logic, and critical thinking skills pair with history learning to create a robust yet accessible addition to, or focal point for, social studies units and classes. Appendices at the end of the book provide key reference information, including a detailed timeline covering over 3000 years of Scotland’s history. Medieval units of time are both explained in the accompanying appendix and practiced in the narrative. A must have addition to every secondary social studies course. For ages 12+.