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Books published by publisher Peter Bedrick

  • A Roman Villa: Inside Story

    Jacqueline Morley, John James

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick Books, Nov. 1, 1992)
    Explores the construction and daily activities in and around an ancient Roman country villa, with fine illustrations depicting the luxury of the Roman baths and banquets, the slaves' quarters, the making of ancient wine and olive oil, and more.
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  • A Medieval Cathedral

    Fiona Macdonald

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Feb. 9, 2001)
    Inside Story - A Medieval Cathedral takes you back in time to learn how some of the most magnificent structures in Europe were built. Through beautiful illustrations and thoroughly researched information, you will learn how Medieval cathedrals were built, what life was like for the workers, where the stone for the cathedrals was prepared, how cathedrals have evolved from the Medieval times to today, and more.
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  • The Inuit

    Bryan Alexander, Cherry Alexander

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, March 9, 2002)
    What do we know about the Intuit? Who are the Intuit? Do they live in houses? What kind of food did they eat? What language do they speak?This series takes an exciting look at religion, history, and culture through the everyday lives of people from all over the world. Using color photographs and detailed illustrations, each book helps young people ask questions and leads them toward a better understanding of a particular historical era, religion, or culture.Bryan and Cherry Alexander are specialists on the Intuit people. They are authors and professional photographers who have spent long periods exploring both the Arctic and Antarctic. Their work has appeared in National Geographic, Life and Geo.
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  • An Egyptian Pyramid

    Jacqueline Morley, Mark Bergin

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Feb. 9, 2001)
    Step back in time to the land of the Ancient Egyptians to discover how and why pyramids were built, what life was like for the workers, how the Pharaohs lived, what pyramids were used for, and more. The beautiful illustrations and thoroughly researched information will give readers a detailed and intimate look at life in Ancient Egypt.
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  • A Florentine Merchant

    Giovanni Caselli, Sergio

    Library Binding (Peter Bedrick Books, Sept. 1, 1986)
    Presents a story of a rich merchant and his household in northern Italy in the late fourteenth century, seen from the viewpoint of a slave, depicting the merchant's life in the town of Prato
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  • A Renaissance Town

    Jacqueline Morley, Mark Peppe

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Feb. 9, 2001)
    Step back in time and learn all about life in a Renaissance town. Through beautiful illustrations and thoroughly researched information, you will learn how people in these towns lived, what they did to earn a living, how the towns were built, and more.
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  • Simon the Swan: A Sequel to the Lord of the Rushie River

    Cicely Mary Barker

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick Books, April 1, 1989)
    In an effort to make his father proud, a young swan embarks on a dangerous quest in the wide world
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  • About the Vikings

    Jacqueline Morley

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Feb. 9, 2001)
    Fact..The Vikings reached America five hundred years before Christopher Columbus.Fact..The average life expectancy of a Viking was around 50 years. Being born was the most dangerous part.br>So what was it like? Did they go to school? How did they keep warm? Did they go on vacation? Find out these facts and much more in First Facts About the Vikings.
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  • Greek Theatre

    Stewart Ross

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Sept. 1, 1999)
    This book transports young readers into the past to understand the importance of ancient Greek culture today. Using everyday, modern language to describe what it was like to live in ancient Greece, it makes ancient history fascinating and easy to understand. Colorful illustrations of archaeological sites and museum artifacts enhance the text and motivate children to learn.
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  • Druids, Gods & Heroes from Celtic Mythology

    Anne Ross, Roger Garland

    Paperback (Peter Bedrick Books, April 1, 1994)
    Presents a collection of myths about Fionn, Cu Chuliann, and other Celtic heros and briefly describes the civilization that created them
  • Wild Swans

    Hans Christian Andersen, Angela Barrett

    Paperback (Peter Bedrick Books, May 1, 1990)
    Eleven brothers who have been turned into swans by their evil stepmother are saved by their beautiful sister
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  • The Renaissance and the New World

    Giovanni Caselli

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, March 1, 1986)
    Presents, in text and illustrations, a range of people whose way of life reveals various aspects of the society developing in Europe and America from the fifteenth through the eighteenth centuries.
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