Books in Children in History series

Discusses the life of children in ancient Rome, describing family life, schooling, food, dress, games, animals, toys, religion, health, and adolescence.

Discusses the life of children in ancient Greece, describing family life, housing, food, dress, work, games, toys, festivals, and adolescence.

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Describes what daily life was like for Viking children, including the homes they lived in, what they ate, their clothing, and the games they played.

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Discusses the life of children in ancient Egypt, describing family life, housing, work, food, dress, pets, games, sports, religion, and adolescence.

A biography concentrating on the childhood of the British statesman, soldier, and historian.

This is the story of how a proud and powerful chieftain came to embrace Islam as a result of the humane treatment shown to him by the Prophet during his capture and imprisonment.

In 1893 in Buffalo, New York, thirteen-year-old Stefan helps his financially troubled Polish American family survive hard times by making and selling drawings

In 1615, a friar sent to Santa Fe by the Viceroy of New Spain meets a boy who shares his concern for the local Indians and who helps him determine the future of this small outpost town

Having lived in Virginia for six years since 1622, Katherine does not want to leave her family's tobacco plantation after learning of her betrothment to an English heir

In 1836, on a cotton plantation in Alabama, twelve-year-old Elsy and her family endure the harsh realities of slavery and keep alive their family history by remembering their ancestors