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The Phoenicians: Mysterious Sea People
Katherine Reece
Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2005)Rare Book
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
Earle Rice Jr.
Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Nov. 17, 2009)Acclaimed as the most beautiful woman of her time, Eleanor of Aquitaine (c.1122 1204) uniquely shaped 12th-century Europe. As the wife of two kings and the mother of three others, her beauty, grace, style, and intellect captivated a continent. At a time when men regarded women as little more than personal property to be owned and exploited, Eleanor threw off the shackles of male dominance and scribed an indelible mark on the history of France and England. As France s queen, Eleanor accompanied Louis VII on the Second Crusade to the Holy Land and championed a burgeoning feminist movement. After divorcing Louis, she married Henry II of England. Her marriage to Henry upset the balance of power in Europe and led to 300 years of warfare before its restoration. Perhaps best remembered as a symbol of courtly love, Eleanor of Aquitaine also continues to personify the proud image of emancipated womanhood.
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Hammurabi
John Bankston
Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Aug. 10, 2017)In the United States laws apply to everyone, they are written down, and they are not easily changed. It was not always like this. Over 3,000 years ago, a Middle Eastern king wanted to rule fairly. He had the laws of his kingdom written in stone, and then he shared the laws with his people. His name was Hammurabi and he ruled Babylon- where the country of Iraq is today- for over forty years. Although he expanded his country and won many wars, today he is best remembered for his code of laws. The way laws are written in the United States owes so much to Hammurabi that pictures of him can be seen in the House of Representatives.
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Ancient Greece
Diane Bailey
Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2015)Describes the history, daily life, religion, and social customs of ancient Greece.
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The Life and Times of Marco Polo
Susan Zannos
Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Pub Inc, Nov. 16, 2004)Looks at the life and times of Marco Polo, the first European to travel to China and write about his adventure.
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African Myths
Shahrukh Husain, Bee Willey
Library Binding (Cherrytree Books, Jan. 1, 2008)None
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Socrates
Jim Whiting
Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, Dec. 31, 2013)Biography of Socrates leading philosopher of the ancient world written for upper elementary age readers. This comprehensive biography is beautifully designed in full color with classic paintings, maps and ancient artifacts.
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The Life and Times of Aristotle
Jim Whiting
Library Binding (Mitchell Lane Publishers, April 28, 2006)Highlights the life and philosophies of the great scientist who tutored Alexander the Great.
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Indian Myths
Shahnukh Husain, Bee Willey
Paperback (MMS Gold, Jan. 1, 2007)This wonderful book brings together eight or ten captivating stories from India. The stories are simply told, whilst retaining the flavor of the original myths, and are superbly illustrated by artists specially commissioned to portray key visual features from the culture the story originated in. The stories are set in context by the use of colored panels throughout the text, highlighting further information about the characters, settings, or historical context.
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