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  • Ancient Greece

    Peter Benoit

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Few historic civilizations have captured our imaginations more than those of ancient Greece. From the Minoan Age to Hellenistic Greece and beyond, this title explores the key events of Greeces history, compares the governments of Athens and Sparta, and discusses the role of geography in Greeces development. It also examines ancient Greek religious beliefs, festivals, and daily life, as well as how the discoveries and writings of the ancient Greeks helped shape the world we live in today.
    Y

  • Life of the Ancient Celts

    Hazel Richardson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2005)
    Depicts the legendary people that ruled the extensive region that stretched out in all directions from Austria. Known as ferocious warriors, the Celts were skilled forgers of iron. The discovery of salt also allowed the Celts to become wealthy through trade with the rest of Europe until their eventual ruin by Roman conquerors.
    U

  • Kenya

    Edward W Soja

    Paperback (Scott Foresman & Co, )
    None

  • Ahmose I: Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty

    Beatriz Santillian, Susanna Thomas

    Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Describes the rule of the first pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty, discussing his defeat of the foreign rulers, the Hyksos, his expeditions into the African Nubia, his building projects, and his strengthening of the military might of the pharaohs.
    Z

  • Hannibal: Great General Of The Ancient World

    Karen Clemens Warrick

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2006)
    Describes the life and exploits of the general who waged war against Rome.

  • Aborigines

    Anne Smith

    Hardcover (Hodder Wayland, )
    None

  • Ancient Maya

    Barbara A. Somervill

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of historys greatest civilizations. This title details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.

  • The Technology of Mesopotamia

    Graham Faiella

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 30, 2006)
    Describes the technology used in Mesopotamia to improve agriculture, construction, transportation, writing, and mathematics.
    S

  • Life in Ancient Rome

    Shilpa Mehta-Jones

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2004)
    Explains how Rome came to be and came to an end. This work included topics such as: the founding of Rome and the Romulus and Remus myth; what Romans ate everyday and grand Roman feasts; who were Rome's caesars and senators and what did they do; how the Roman army conquered most of Europe; and more. It is intended for ages 8-14.
    P

  • The Technology of Ancient China

    Robert Greenberger

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Describes the technology used by the ancient Chinese to help with agriculture, communication, calculations, transportation, medicine, and warfare.
    S

  • The Technology of Ancient Japan

    Meg Greene

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 30, 2006)
    Presents the technologies used by the ancient Japanese to improve agriculture, communication, construction, weapons, transportation, and science.
    S

  • Ramesses II: Ruler of Ancient Egypt

    Don Nardo

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of one of Egypt's greatest pharaohs and describes the time in which he lived.