Children's Books: History

Ancient News Series, The ISBN/Cat.# ANCIENTNEW
varios
1998
$20.95
The Ancient News Series contains four books that use the format of a newspaper to tell the history of the Aztecs, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. These large-sized, hardbound books contain colorful illustrations and eye-catching headlines that depict politics, religion, agriculture, sports, culture, and key moments in the history of each of the ancient civilizations. Sixth to seventh grade level. Series include the following titles:
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Antigua Grecia ISBN/Cat.# 9501110478
Loverance y Wood
Argentina, 1995
64 pages
$24.95
Ancient Greece is a richly illustrated introduction to ancient Greek culture. Examines Greek theater, religion, family life, architecture, and much more. Includes four color transparencies which reveal the internal designs of a Greek theater, boat, building, and house. Oversized hardcover edition. Sixth to seventh grade levels.
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Antigua Roma ISBN/Cat.# 9501110486
James, Simon
Argentina, 1995
48 pages
$24.95
Ancient Rome is a vividly illustrated introduction to ancient Roman culture. Examines Roman government, religion, commerce, sports, and more. Contains four color tranparencies that reveal the inner workings of various Roman structures. Oversized hardcover edition. Sixth to seventh grade levels.
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Antiguo Egipto ISBN/Cat.# 9501110494
Crosher, Judith
Argentina, 1995
48 pages
$24.95
Ancient Egypt is a richly illustrated introduction to ancient Egyptian culture. Examines various aspects of Egyptian culture such as religion and commerce, and contains four color transparencies that reveal the inner workings of various Egyptian buildings. Oversized, hardcover edition. Sixth to seventh grade levels.
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Aztecas, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9501110508
Wood, Tim
Argentina, 1995
48 pages
$24.95
The Aztecs is a profusely illustrated introduction to ancient Aztec culture, and examines Aztec religion, art, education, and the conquest. Contains four color transparencies which reveal the inner workings of various public and private buildings. Oversized, hardcover edition. Sixth to seventh grade levels.
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Batalla del 5 de mayo, La: Ayer y hoy ISBN/Cat.# 9687381124
Urrutia, María C., et al.
Mexico, 1996
32 pages
$9.95
Perhaps no other book so vividly examines the historical occurances leading to the Battle of the Fifth of May, or the current Mexican holiday: Cinco de mayo. Appropriate for young and older readers alike, this book's clear text and evocative, color illustrations make this traditional Mexican celebration all the more poignant.
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*Carta del jefe Seattle, La/Runa'oj ri K'amol B'ey Seattle ISBN/Cat.# 8489451273
Centro Educativo y Cultural M.
Guatemala, 1996
31 pages
$3.95
Chief Seattle's Letter is the illustrated bilingual reprint of Chief Seattle's response to the proposed relocation of his tribe to a designated reservation. An important piece of Washington State, and U.S. history.
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Colección: Ya verás (7 books) ISBN/Cat.# COLYAVERAS
varios
Mexico, 1996
224 pages
$64.95
A collection of seven titles comprising differing periods of Mexican history. Making use of magnificent, color illustrations and simple yet evocative texts, these books serve either an adult, young adult or children's readership. A unique and important contribution toward understanding Mexican culture and history.
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**Día en la vida de una castellana medieval ISBN/Cat.# 9701801482
Pernoud, Régine
Mexico, 1997
44 pages
$21.95
A Day in The Life of A Medieval Castle takes the young reader on a journey back in time. A magnificent history lesson in a fun-filled, magnificent, color illustated, hardcover presentation. Third to fourth grade level.
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De lo que contaron al fraile ISBN/Cat.# 9687381043
Burr, Claudia, et al.
Mexico, 1994
32 pages
$9.95
Of What They Told the Friar is based upon Fray Bernardino de Sahagún's Historia general de las cosas de Nueva España: a discussion of Mesoamerican gods, celebrations, beliefs, forms of government, and the physical reality of "New Spain". Striking color illustrations of the period and simple text make this a magnificent resource book for children and adults alike.
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Diario de una marquesa, El ISBN/Cat.# 9687381051
Burr, Claudia, et al.
Mexico, 1994
32 pages
$9.95
Diary of a Marquise is based on the original writings of Madame Calderón de la Barca, wife of the first Spanish ambassador to Mexico. A strikingly illustrated history of 19 C. Mexico written for children and adults alike. Magnificent.
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Escudos rotos ISBN/Cat.# 9687381000
Burr, Claudia, et al.
Mexico, 1994
32 pages
$9.95
Based on the 16th C. Florentine Codex, Broken Shields weaves the story of the Mexican conquest into an engaging and visually striking whole. An excellent introduction to Mexican/Mesoamerican history, this book will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
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**Libro del saber, El: Civilizaciones y conocimiento ISBN/Cat.# 8476307500
Equipo editorial
Spain, 1998
62 pages
$14.95
The Picture Book of Knowledge: Civilizations and Enlightenment uses full-page illustrations and simple text to tell the history of the development of society. The book is split into four sections that cover ancient civilizations, the geography of the continents, life and cultures, and the history of transportation. Appropriate for third to fifth grade levels. Hardcover edition.
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Llegada del virrey, La ISBN/Cat.# 9687381019
Burr, Claudia, et al.
Mexico, 1994
32 pages
$9.95
The Viceroy's Arrival explores the colonization of Mexico in the 18th C. in a unique and highly engaging format--pictures with simple, well-written text. This resource can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
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*Molinero medieval, Un ISBN/Cat.# 9682990750
Pernoud, Régine
Mexico, 1996
45 pages
$20.95
A Medieval Flourmill. A revealing, full-color illustrated day in the life of one of these wheat grinding facilities. Large-sized, hardcover edition.
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Momias de Egipto ISBN/Cat.# 8426126944
Brandenberg, Aliki
Spain, 1993
32 pages
$15.95
In The Mummies of Egypt, children learn about Egyptian culture, religion, and architecture, as well as the specifics of how mummies were preserved. Illustrated, hardcover, third grade level.
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Noticias de fin de siglo ISBN/Cat.# 9687381108
Libura, Krystyna; et al.
Mexico, 1996
32 pages
$9.95
An extraordinary look at the inventions which contributed to modernization in Mexico during the 19th C. Through the voice of a young newspaper boy, the historical importance of the telephone, sewing machine, automobile and airplane are examined. Vivid, color illustrations. Appropriate for young and older readers alike.
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**Periódico azteca, El ISBN/Cat.# 8440680155
Steele, Philip
1998
32 pages
$20.95
An Aztec Newspaper tells the history of the Aztecs in the form of a newspaper publication. This large-format, hardbound book contains colorful illustrations and eye-catching headlines that depict politics, religion, agriculture, sports, and key moments in Aztec history. Sixth to seventh grade level.
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**Periódico de Egipto, El ISBN/Cat.# 8440680201
Steedman, Scott & Putnam, J.
1998
32 pages
$20.95
An Egyptian Newspaper tells the history of ancient Egypt in the form of a newspaper publication. This large-format, hardbound book contains colorful illustrations and eye-catching headlines that depict sports, architecture, religion, agriculture, dress, politics, and key moments in Egyptian history. Appropriate for sixth to seventh grade levels.
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**Periódico de Grecia, El ISBN/Cat.# 8440669992
Powell, Anton & Steele, Philli
1998
32 pages
$20.95
A Greek Newspaper tells the history of the Greek world in the form of a newspaper publication. This large-format, hardbound book contains colorful illustrations and eye-catching headlines that depict sports, food, theater, agriculture, dress, and key moments in Roman history. Appropriate for sixth to seventh grade levels.
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**Periódico de Roma, El ISBN/Cat.# 8440669984
Langly, Andrew & Souza, Philip
1998
32 pages
$20.95
A Roman Newspaper tells the history of the Romans in the form of a newspaper publication. This large-format, hardbound book contains colorful illustrations and eye-catching headlines that depict politics, religion, sports, commerce, dress, and key moments in Roman history. Appropriate for sixth to seventh grade levels.
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Revolución a todo vapor, La ISBN/Cat.# 9687381086
Burr, Claudia, et al.
Mexico, 1994
32 pages
$9.95
The Revolution Full Steam Ahead is a remarkable book combining Mexican revolutionary history, biography and photography into a imaginative, entertaining and visually striking whole. A marvelous tool for teaching both history and literacy.
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*Teotihuacán ISBN/Cat.# 9686177639
Equipo editorial
Mexico, 1994
10 pages
$16.95
An outstanding pop-up book that brings the most impressive urban site of ancient America (located near Mexico City) back to life in three-dimensional splendor. Illustrated in full color. Hard cover edition. Third to fifth grade levels.
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**Vida prehistórica, dinosaurios, primeros pobladores ISBN/Cat.# 8420784621
Benton, Michael
Spain, 1998
96 pages
$21.95
Prehistoric Life, Dinosaurs, and the First People is a colorful, intelligent, easy-to-read book with clear, simple text, and realistic illustrations which will draw a young reader into a fascinating world. Easy and enjoyable activities make this book an interactive teaching tool. This large, hardbound book provides a multidisciplinary approach to learning. Sixth to seventh grade level.
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