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THE RED TENT meets GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING in the profoundly moving tale of a young woman who survives the flood as a stowaway on Noah's Ark."And every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth..."When ReJana and her family reach the desert plain where the great ship is being constructed, the world has already begun to change. The waters are rising everywhere, and both people and animals are beginning to panic....
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"During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?" --
3) Tale of Troy
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There was once a time, nearly four thousand years ago, when the tall towers of a city called Troy reached gleaming into the sky, when its proud king fought against an invading army in a desperate siege. The Tale of Troy was so important to the ancient Greeks that its author, Homer, became a kind of hero. Long after his death, artists, thinkers and ordinary people still look to his tale for inspiration. This exciting version of the famous story is...
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Bellerophon and the winged horse Pegasus launch into the blue sky in search of the dreaded three-headed Chimera, but will success go to the hero's head? Orpheus, devastated by the death of his wife, Eurydice, dares the dangers of the kingdom of the dead in an attempt to bring her back to life. Echo loves Narcissus but the only person that he loves is himself: a story that can only end in sadness. These and other colourful legends from ancient Greece...
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Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of problem decomposition using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how problem decomposition is used in everyday...
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Ancient Greek studies are all about philosophers, incredible artworks, and the gods and goddesses. But there were regular families living there too! In this entertaining graphic novel, an ancient Greek family lives through some of the most important discoveries of the time: democracy, the crane, and cartography. Told through three chapters and including an appendix of historical context, the main content gives readers a new, fun perspective of ancient...
7) Adara
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The soldier heaved me over his shoulder as if I were a spring lamb.
"I am not Israelite!" I screamed.
I beat his back, hurting my hands. "Let me go." Adara has always longed to do the things that well-brought-up girls of her time are not supposed to do. She wants to learn to read and write - like men. And, she wants the freedom to travel - like men - outside the boundaries of her sheltered life.
One day she awakens to a blast of trumpets as the...
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What better way to learn about the people of the Stone Age than through the story of a Stone Age family, trying out new discoveries? This graphic novel takes readers back in time in a fun and unique way. The book has three chapters that cover humanity's major discoveries of the time: the discovery of fire, cave paintings, and the wheel. Entertaining characters answer questions readers may have about life during the Stone Age and how each discovery...
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Ikwa is a young Indian girl living in the Southeastern United States before colonization. One day, as she carries an offering up the temple mound to the priest of the sun god, she spies 2 crows and a hawk flying toward the Alligator village--a sign that a strange visitor will soon come. Whether the stranger would bring joy or sorrow to Ikwa, her brother, Situ, and the rest of the family, the gods did not yet choose to say.
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Kathleen Fidler's classic story is set in the ancient Stone Age village of Skara Brae on Orkney. This is a fascinating and vividly portrayed story of life nearly 3,000 years ago.
Kali and Brockan are in trouble. They have been using their stone axes to chip limpets off the rocks, but they've gone too far out and find themselves trapped by the tides. Then, an unexpected rescuer appears, a strange boy in a strange boat, carrying a strangely sharp axe...
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Once upon a time there lived a little princess named Cleopatra. She lived long long ago in Egypt, a far-off land in Africa. Cleopatra grew up to become the last and most famous queen of Egypt."... Cleopatra, girls don't go to school. Girls learn how to dance and put on make-up," barked Podenco, the king's other greyhound."Both of you are wrong! I will go to the museum and learn about literature, medicine, the arts, science, languages, and philosophy...
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What better way to learn about the people of the Stone Age than through the story of a Stone Age family, trying out new discoveries? This graphic novel takes readers back in time in a fun and unique way. The book has three chapters that cover humanity's major discoveries of the time: the discovery of fire, cave paintings, and the wheel. Entertaining characters answer questions readers may have about life during the Stone Age and how each discovery...
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Descubre la manera más entretenida de conocer la historia con los libros de la colección LOCOS POR LA HISTORIA. Únete a Carmen y Marco, y disfruta con ellos de las apasionantes explicaciones del abuelo, un auténtico (y muy divertido) experto en las civilizaciones del pasado.
Desde que el abuelo compartió con ellos su pasión por las civilizaciones del pasado, Carmen y Marco se han vuelto unos auténticos locos por la historia. No hay nada...
14) Ancient Greece
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Ancient Greek studies are all about philosophers, incredible artworks, and the gods and goddesses. But there were regular families living there too! In this entertaining graphic novel, an ancient Greek family lives through some of the most important discoveries of the time: democracy, the crane, and cartography. Told through three chapters and including an appendix of historical context, the main content gives readers a new, fun perspective of ancient...
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This is the second book in a series of three middle reader novels that follow the adventures of Caroline and Polly, two best friends, and Polly's brother, Joey. When Caroline's family moves from Ohio to Tucson, AZ, the children finds ways to get together during summer vacations. In this book, Caroline has lived in Arizona for one year when Polly and Joey come to visit. During their time in Tucson, the children learn about desert culture and history....
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Archimedes and the Door of Science is a child-friendly biography of ancient Greek mathematician and scientist, Archimedes. Through her simple explanation and charming illustrations, author Jeanne Bendick describes the life of this great man, as well as the enormous impact his discoveries have had on the world in the 2,200 years since his death.
Author and artist Jeanne Bendick (b. 1919 - d. 2014) wrote and illustrated over 100 children's books...
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Much of the story of ancient Egypt is told about royalty. Many kids know about pharaohs like Cleopatra and the amazing pyramids that were built during this time period-but what about the regular people? This graphic novel brings that perspective into focus as a family living in ancient Egypt are part of the major innovations of the time: the pyramids, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the use of papyrus and hieroglyphics. Illustrations pair with understandable...
18) Ancient Egypt
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Much of the story of ancient Egypt is told about royalty. Many kids know about pharaohs like Cleopatra and the amazing pyramids that were built during this time period-but what about the regular people? This graphic novel brings that perspective into focus as a family living in ancient Egypt are part of the major innovations of the time: the pyramids, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the use of papyrus and hieroglyphics. Illustrations pair with understandable...
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A princess faces a difficult choice...
A spy seeks redemption...
A soldier finds his destiny...
A dark power rises.
Princess Gwenwhyfar of Ker-Ys is determined to protect her kingdom at any cost. After a pyrrhic victory against the Harappan invaders, she must heal her family's three-generation blood feud if her people are to survive in a world at war. Yet forging this alliance may depend upon renouncing her love for Marcus Duilius, a Roman hero of...
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This book portrays the origin and the mythical evolution of the figure in which the identification of the astrological constellation of Taurus is based. It is the mythical creature that lived between the times of King Agenor and the old days of King Theseus of Athens. Created originally to kidnapp the Princess Europa, it unleashed the movement of kings and princes. Due to it and in search for it, villages, towns, cities, and nations were established....
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