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DK Classics: Robin Hood 9 reviews
DK CHILDREN, 1997
Classic story, well told.
+ Endless hours of reading
+ Read About the Amazing Robin Hood
+ endless hours of entertainment for your children
+ Well Produced Series
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First Voyage to America: From the Log of the "Santa Maria" 2 reviews
Christopher Columbus
Dover Publications, 1991
Enthusiastically recommended reading
Compiled by the editorial staff of RMJ Publications, "First Voyage" showcases the short story telling talents in an impressive anthology of thirteen original fantasy tales by first time authors -- as well as a few who are established authors trying their hand for the first time in a new genre. Some ...
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Renaissance Artists Who Inspired the World (Explore the Ages)2 reviews
Gregory Blanch, Roberta Stathis
Ballard & Tighe, 2003
Renaissance Artists Who Inspired The World
+ Renasaince Artists by Gregory Blanch and Roberta Stathis
The book Renaissance Artists Who Inspired The World as one of the Explore The Ages books was a satisfying and delightful read. As both a grade school educator and Italianate , the reader found this book to be a treasured experience . The book was a complete learning experience with text , visuals ...
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Story of the Crusades 2 reviews
John Green
Dover Publications, 2006
"A great way to turn kids off on medieval history."
This book is written and illusrated by John Green, a usually reliable writer and artist. I got this book to help me see how the crusaders I am studying might have looked like in battle and ordinary life, what I got was a book that would turn off most people to medieval history. This book depicts ...
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Battles of the French and Indian War (Americans at War-the French and Indian War)1 review
Diane Smolinski
Heinemann Library, 2003
French and Indian War
This book is a good book for a quick look at the highlights of the French and Indian War. Without going into great detail it covers the facts of what happened during the most crucial battles and who was involved. For a first time reader of the history of the French and Indian War this will spark ...
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Colonial Living6 reviews
Edwin Tunis
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1999
Even adults should read it.
+ Wonderful Social History Book of Colonial America
+ Wow !!!
+ First encountered as a child now enjoyed as an adult
+ Tools, techniques, and customs of the time
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Mr. Pipes and Psalms and Hymns of the Reformation1 review
Douglas Bond, Ron Farris, ...
Christian Liberty Press, 2000
European Exploration with a Focus on Hymnody
This story begins in the book "Mr. Pipes and the British Hymnmakers". In that book, Annie and Drew meet Mr. Pipes during a summer in England, and through him, they come to know about many hymn writers. They learn the hymns and discuss poetry, the meaning of the words, and the lives of the ...
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Life During the Great Civilizations - The Byzantine Empire (Life During the Great Civilizations)
Don Nardo
Blackbirch Press, 2005
When the western part of the Roman Empire disintegrated in the fifth and sixth centuries, the eastern part survived and morphed into the Byzantine Empire. The homes, family life, Greek Orthodox religious ideas and practices, and formidable military technology of the Byzantines are detailed in this vividly illustrated volume.
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The Iroquois: The Six Nations Confederacy (American Indian Nations)1 review
Jane Duden
Capstone Press, 2000
The proud story of the first Ameican confederacy
Most American history textbooks touch on the the Six Nations of the Iroquois as the first example on the North American continent of a confederation, with links both directly and indirectly to the original Articles of Confederation and then the United States Constitution that formally codified the ...
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Morning Girl26 reviews
Michael Dorris
Hyperion Book CH, 1999
A Beautifully Written Book
+ Morning Girl
+ A beautiful depiction of culture
+ Morning Girl
+ Morning Girl
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Mecca: And Other Islamic Holy Places (Holy Places Ser)
Mandy Ross
Raintree, 2003
An introduction to Islam which focuses on the holy sites of the religion.
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Marco Polo: Overland to China (In the Footsteps of Explorers)
Alexander Zelenyj
Crabtree Children's Books, 2005
This book is intended for ages 8-14. Relive Italian voyager Marco Polo's adventures in China in 1275, including his legendary meeting with Kublai Khan, emperor of the powerful Mongol Empire. This exciting book separates fact from myth using excerpts from Polo's actual journals.
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Tales of King Arthur (Usborne Library of Fantasy and Adventure Series)2 reviews
Felicity Brooks, Rodney Matthews
E.D.C. Publishing, 1995
7th grade reluctant readers LOVE it!
I use this book as the last thing I do with my 7th graders. They study the Middle Ages in social studies and this is a great cross-curricular activity. My students are restless and ready to be out of school for the summer at this time of year, but they LOVE this book. Many, many of my reluctant ...
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Time For Kids: Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents (Time For Kids) 2 reviews
Editors Of Time For Kids
HarperTrophy, 2005
Ben
+ Great!
Ben Franklin was a very talented man. His inventions were great! I think everyone should read this book. It has great information and illustrations too. All kids can learn a great deal from this most accurate information of Benjamin Franklin's greatest accomplishments.
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Thunderstorm in Church
Louise A. Vernon
Herald Press, 2002
Hans thinks people expect a lot of him because he is the son of Martin Luther and wonders what he can do to fulfill their expectations.
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William Bradford Pilgrim Boy
Smith
The Bobbs Merrill Company, 1953
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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution8 reviews
Jean Fritz
Putnam Juvenile, 1987
The story of the Constitution Convention for young readers
+ Constitutional Primer
+ Delightful reading for all ages
+ A gem for introducing youth to the basis of our United States government.
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A From Colonies to Country: 1735-1791 A History of US Book 3 (A History of Us)2 reviews
Joy Hakim
Oxford University Press, USA, 2007
Very readable!
+ Another wonderful History reseource
A From Colonies to Country: 1735-1791 A History of US Book 3 (A History of Us)
The History of US series is a wonderful resource! This year, I am using it to homeschool. But I have also used it to supplement a school history textbook where I have taught elementary.
Each book is very ...
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Three Ships Come Sailing
Gilchrist Waring
Dietz Press, 1948
A companion volume to The City of Once Upon A Time, it tells the story of Jamestown, Virginia.
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Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be ...11 reviews
Kathryn Temple
Lark Books, 2005
Excellent beginning book!
+ Great kids' art book
+ Great for all ages!
+ Great Beginner Drawing Book
+ A good start for teenagers
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