Books in The History News series

"These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to curriculum units on ancient civilizations." — Publishers WeeklyStop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format. Life in ancient Rome is presented in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time. As accessible as your morning paper, The Roman News will give young readers the unforgettable sense of actually being a citizen of an ancient nation.Back matter includes a time line, an index, and a list of important emperors.

Stop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format.Welcome, stranger. You have arrived in the ancient and remarkable island city of Tenochtitlan, home of the mighty Aztec people. While you are here, pick up a copy of The Aztec News and learn about our ways: our politics, religion, trading and farming methods, medicine, military, and sports, as well as the latest news on the invaders who threaten the very existence of our civilization — Read all about it in The Aztec News!Back matter includes a time line, an index, and a pronunciation guide.

"These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to curriculum units on ancient civilizations." — Publishers WeeklyStop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format. Read all About it! In The Greek News life in ancient Greece is presented in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time. As accessible as your morning paper. The Greek News will give young readers the unforgettable sense of actually being a citizen of an ancient nation.Back matter includes a time line, an index, and an explanation of Roman and Greek spellings.

"These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to curriculum units on ancient civilizations." — Publishers WeeklyStop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format.Greetings, honored guest. Ancient Egypt is a land of fascinating stories, age-old mysteries, ingenious inventions, proud queens, and boy-kings. Hear of our lives in The Egyptian News. Find out who built the first pyramid — and why. Learn the secret art of embalming mummies. Discover the dangerous sport of hippo hunting and much, much more — all in The Egyptian News!Back matter includes a time line, an index, and a list of famous pharaohs.

Read all about the American, French, Russian, and Chinese Revolutions in a paperback, award-winning, and kid-accessible format!The award-winning History News series presents history in a unique, kid-friendly format that's as accessible as the morning newspaper. Ride with Paul Revere and watch fifty colonists sign the Declaration of Independence. Witness the storming of the Bastille by Parisian mobs and find out why King Louis XVI lost his head. Get Lenin's thoughts on planning a revolution and march with Mao to a new China. Revolution News covers the American, French, Russian, and Chinese Revolutions, and offers a two-page overview of major events worldwide. Back matter includes a time line, an index, and sources.

Read about the astonishing discoveries and remarkable adventures of explorers — from the voyages of the ancient Polynesians and the Vikings to satellites in space.The History News: Explorers, a popular book in the award-winning News series, is available in paperback and in a space-saving reduced trim size. Covering the astonishing discoveries and bold adventures of world explorers, this acclaimed book presents history in a unique, kid-friendly format that's as accessible as the morning newspaper.Back matter includes a time line, an index, and sources.

At home or at school, these innovative titles make history come alive!Read all About it! Now, with THE GREEK NEWS and THE ROMAN NEWS, life in ancient Greece and Rome is presented in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time. As accessible as your morning paper, THE GREEK NEWS and THE ROMAN NEWS will give young readers the unforgettable sense of actually being a citizen of an ancient nation.

At home or at school, these innovative titles make history come alive!In VIKING NEWS, get to grips with Bjorn Bloodaxes's battle tips, discover why long ships are so devestating speedy, and uncover the mysteries of ancient runes! Now perfectly packaged for kid and teacher purchases, the books in this popular series present history in an affordable, kid-friendly format that's as accessible as the morning newspaper!