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Experience the thrill of discovery as unearth a mystery from ancient history. A wonderful education kit which includes a block containing replica treasure from ancient history which must be dug out with special tool provided. This set contains replica Egyptian Mummies. A must for the budding archaeologist. Box measures approx: 18 x 5.3 x 21.3 cms Learn More

Experience the thrill of discovery as you unearth a mystery from ancient history. A block containing replica treasure from ancient Eqypt which must be dug out with the special tool provided. Box measures approx: 8.5 x 3.5 x 6.5 cms Learn More

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations! This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and mapping exercises engage students in learning about the history and culture of Mayan, Incan, and Aztecan civilizations. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. This book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

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Are dinosaurs still alive today? Why were they so huge? Which were the biggest and smallest? How were they named, and what did they look like? Discover the answers to these and many other ancient riddles with fun-to-color pictures, mazes, spot-the-differences, and other puzzles and games. Each activity is accompanied by a caption that provides evidence from the fossil records as well as the latest theories about dinosaur life.

Dover Original

Grade level 3 - 8 (ages 8 - 14)

Page Count 48

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Return to the era of Mesozoic monsters with this fascinating coloring book collection of ancient reptiles. For this unique volume, the former staff artist of the American Museum of Natural History has rendered in accurate detail 37 different prehistoric creatures in their natural habitats — stalking prey along the shores of a tropical lake, circling the skies high above lush forests of exotic vegetation and grazing in primeval marshlands. Twenty dramatic double-page and five single-page illustrations arranged in chronological order vividly display the evolution of the dinosaurs from the early reptilian Euparkeria to such giants of the dinosaurs' last days as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops.

Young and old alike can share in the excitement of bringing color to such formidable specimens as Tyrannosaurus; the equally aggressive Allosaurus; the spike-thumbed Iguanodon, a large, plant-eating biped; the bony-plated Ankylosaurus; and, of course, the familiar Brontosaurus, also known as Apatosaurus, a plant-eating "lizard" that weighed up to 30 tons and grew to a length of 70 feet.

An excellent educational tool for teachers, this coloring book offers hours of absorbing entertainment to students, dinosaur buffs, natural-history enthusiasts and colorists of all ages. Informative captions for each illustration provide intriguing details about the ancient animals depicted in this reptilian review.

Dover Original.

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Elementary History Curriculum from Pandia Press

Grade level: appropriate for 1st – 4th grade as a read-aloud, 5th grade+ as an independent read

Book type: Narrative History book with many backline drawing illustrations and maps

Through an exciting and rich narrative, History Quest: Early Times takes you on a journey into the past to experience the rise and fall of ancient civilizations and empires. You’ll visit faraway places to meet and learn from everyday folks, famous world leaders, and even a few mythological characters. Designed as a read-aloud for elementary-age children, an independent read for older students, or a journey of exciting adventures for family storytime, the History Quest series presents an immersive study of history in an engaging and memorable format.  

In every chapter of History Quest you will find a "History Hop!" that takes you on an imaginary journey back in time to meet historical characters and visit historical places such as a campfire breakfast with a Paleolithic family, tea time with Empress Leizu in Ancient China, a chat with Socrates at the Agora, and more! Blackline drawing illustrations and maps included.

516 pages. From Pandia Press

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History Quest: Early times Study Guide contains everything you need for a full year’s history curriculum for elementary-age children. Each weekly unit takes a chapter of History Quest: Early Times (#6521), the narrative history series, and turns it into a robust unit study with a week’s worth of engaging activities. Your student will gain a broad and deep understanding of early civilizations through readings, geography activities, discussions, writing assignments, coloring pages, crafts, and more. Also included throughout the curriculum are four weeks of warm and cozy ancient literature study, where parents and students snuggle up together to enjoy time-honored tales from four ancient civilizations across the world

. The History Quest: Early Times Study Guide is your child’s first step in a lifelong quest to explore and appreciate history. From Paleolithic times to the Islamic Empire, the Study Guide to History Quest: Early Times is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Young students study events and people from early civilization including ancient Egypt, Babylon, Assyria, Mesoamerica, Persia, Greece, India, Rome, Kush and Aksum, China, and Arabia. This comprehensive curriculum combines history studies with geography, literature, hands-on activities, and writing.

History Quest:  Early Times Study Guide is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from Pre-history to the 8th century CE.

270 pages. Grades 1-4.

From Pandia Press.

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Season of the Sandstorms By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie travel back in time to a desert in the Middle East. There they meet a Bedouin tribe and learn about the way that they live. From camel rides and oases to ancient writings and dangerous sandstorms, here’s another Magic Tree House filled with all the mystery, history, magic, and old-fashioned adventure that kids love to read about.

Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #34, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #6: Season of the Sandstorms.

Paperback |Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Dec 26, 2006 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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City of God By AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO Translated by Henry Bettenson

St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, was one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and City of God is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defence of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions of Rome, the arguments of the Greek philosophers and the revelations of the Bible. Pointing the way forward to a citizenship that transcends the best political experiences of the world and offers citizenship that will last for eternity, City of God is one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity.

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History Year by Year THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, FROM THE STONE AGE TO THE DIGITAL AGE

Get ready for the ultimate time-travelling tour through history!

From ancient times to the modern world, you’ll experience each and every defining moment firsthand, including revolutions, art, battles, leaders, ideas, and inventions.

A giant visual timeline keeps track of your ongoing journey with stunning pictures, beautiful illustrations, and fact-packed text. The special “child in time” features reveal how children lived in different periods. You’ll meet a scribe in ancient Egypt, a young warrior in ancient Greece, and a girl working in the Industrial Revolution, among many others. Complex topics become crystal-clear with comprehensive coverage of ancient Rome, the Renaissance, Mughal India, the Ottoman Empire, the Atlantic slave trade, the French Revolution, the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the War on Terror, and much, much more.

With more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics, History Year By Year showcases history in more detail and depth than ever before. Whether you’re mesmerised by mammoths and mummies or fascinated by flying and Facebook, there is something for everyone on this adventure through the ages.

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ABOUT HISTORY OF THE WORLD MAD LIBS History of the World Mad Libs features 21 Mad Libs-style stories all about history! The book includes topics like the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, famous inventors throughout history, and much much more! This makes a great buy for all the inquisitive kids or adults in your life!

from Penguin- Random

Middle grades

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Integrate history, geography, culture, economics, civics, and government, with Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt's Core Skills: Social Studies workbook series.

Students will practice map and geography skills and work with charts and other graphic devices. Lessons feature short paragraphs and an abundance of graphics (including photos, charts, and maps); students read the paragraph and answer the question that's often based upon the included images. Chapter checkups provide multiple-choice exercises and an open-ended "thinking and writing" question that review the previous chapters. Unit skill builders and unit tests are also included.

In this 6th grade workbook, sixteen lessons are included in five units, which cover basic geography principles, ancient civilizations, early Western civilizations (Greece & Rome), the Eastern hemisphere, and the Western hemisphere. Covering the scope of human interactions through history, students will learn about the Roman Empire, Greek city-states, the Pax Romana, lines of latitude, the building of the Panama Canal, and more.

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A yearlong course for grades 7-8 and up

The Latin Alive! series is a relevant, rigorous, yet engaging introduction to Latin for middle and high school students.

This Latin curriculum will truly make the Latin language come alive both for students who have studied Latin (such as students who have completed the Latin for Children curriculum) and for those who have not previously been introduced to Latin.

Written by experienced and enthusiastic Latin teachers, the Latin Alive! series provides complete Latin training that enables students to read and translate original Latin.

The Latin Alive! series features a unique blend of grammatical training and engaging reading of original Latin texts that will help maintain student interest and impart skill, capacity, and mastery.

Where other curricula downplay training in grammar, the authors of this series have found a way to teach grammar so that students understand and enjoy it.

The authors present Latin grammar in small, digestible sections that are clearly illustrated and explained.

As students find success decoding and reading Latin, their pleasure will increase.

The Latin Alive! series also creates student enjoyment by illustrating the relevance of Latin in history, ancient and contemporary culture, the Romance languages, English derivatives, and the grammatical structure of English.

Students will see in multiple ways the benefits of Latin study.

By providing training in Roman culture, myths, and history (as well as robust Latin instruction), the series also prepares students well for the National Latin Exam and an Advanced Placement Latin course.

Latin Alive! Book 1 (Student Edition) contains 36 weekly chapters, including 7 review chapters.

Clear grammatical explanations explain all five noun declensions and cases, all verb conjugations, irregular verbs, and various pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

Each chapter begins with the Latin motto of a United States state seal and includes extensive study of Latin derivatives.

The student edition also includes contributions by Christopher Schlect, historian and academic dean at New Saint Andrews College.

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This information book provides a simple introduction to the world of the ancient Maya. It describes their bustling cities and tall temples, their religious beliefs, the customs of their kings and nobles, and their passion for cacao.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

Age 8 years and up

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This award-winning puzzle recreates Rome's famous skyline, not only in three dimensions using scale-model buildings, but also along the fourth dimension of time, spanning over 100s of years of architectural history.

The puzzle includes 43 plastic building replicas that depict the city as it appeared as far back as 497 BC through to 1950 with the iconic structures of the Coliseum, Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.

Discover the ancient structures and recreate Rome through in a fun and entertaining multi-layered jigsaw puzzle.

The buildings fit into pre-cut holes in a traditional 2D jigsaw puzzle that form the city's street layout.

The product includes a Time Poster that directs you through time as you rebuild Rome's architectural history.

Assembled 24" L x 16" W x 2" H.

Recommended ages 14 and up

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This 192-page book increases vocabulary, stimulates imagination, and boosts standards-based language arts skills. Each of the lessons teaches PSAT and/or SAT vocabulary words, which are made up of dynamic, real-life words students may encounter while reading or use in their writing. Each lesson contains definitions, pronunciation keys, parts of speech, and alternate choices for each word made up of synonyms, idioms, and/or phrases. There are several activities, including a story involving students in a classroom setting. Students complete a variety of exercises requiring critical reading and writing skills to contextualize the words. The exercises deliberately use other forms of the words as different parts of speech, so that students learn to recognize these forms as variations of the original words— further expanding their vocabulary and enabling them to use the words in more contexts. The correct spelling of vocabulary words are emphasized with the jumble activity that asks students to unscramble the word before writing the correct spelling. Whether used in the traditional classroom, as a homeschooling resource, or for independent study, Vocabulary Virtuoso is a highly effective and fun vocabulary resource! PSAT-SAT Book 2 — 180 Vocabulary Words and These Concepts: ancient Greek history, ancient Greek drama, Commedia dell’ Arte, mythological allusions in Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s London, Renaissance artists, epistolary writing, historical fiction, U.S. musical history, types of literary conflict. 192 pages. Grades 8-12. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

A lively and fascinating narrative history about the birth of the modern world. Beginning in the heady days just after the First Crusade, this volume—the third in the series that began with The History of the Ancient World and The History of the Medieval World—chronicles the contradictions of a world in transition. Popes continue to preach crusade, but the hope of a Christian empire comes to a bloody end on the walls of Constantinople. Aristotelian logic and Greek rationality blossom while the Inquisition gathers strength. Kings and emperors continue to insist on their divine rights, but ordinary people all over the world seize power. New currencies are created, new weapons invented, and world-changing catastrophes alter the landscape: the Little Ice Age and the Great Famine kill millions, the Black Death millions more. In the chaos of these events, our own world begins to take shape. Follow the story back; check out the History of the Medieval World and the History of the Ancient World! Hardbound. 816 pages. Companion Study Guide available (Sold separately, Item #12624) Learn More

This Study and Teaching Guide, designed for use with "History of the Ancient World Text" (Sold Separately, Item #4171) provides a full curriculum with study questions and answers, critical thinking assignments, essay topics, instructor rubrics, and test forms. Explanations for answers and teaching tips are also included. Contains Instructor Section (the first half of the book) and perforated Student Pages (in the second half). The Study and Teaching Guide, written by historian and teacher Julia Kaziewicz in cooperation with Susan Wise Bauer, makes The History of the Ancient World even more accessible to educators and parents alike. From Well-Trained Mind Press. Paperback. 537 Pages. Learn More

Welcome to the fascinating world of ancient Greece—the land of city-states, powerful gods and goddesses, myths, and philosophy. Explore the glory that was Greece, the civilization where the Olympics began, and the birthplace of democracy. The activities in this book provide insight into the history, religion, customs, culture, mythology, art, life, and beliefs of ancient Greece. The eight full-color transparencies at the back of the book can be used alone or with specific activities listed in the table of contents. Grades 4-6. 32 pages. Learn More

Welcome to one of the most important societies of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Of the three high civilizations of this region—Olmec, Maya, and Aztec—the Aztecs were the last, flourishing during the final centuries before Hernan Cortes landed on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. The activities in this book provide insight into the history, religion, culture, art, and life of the ancient Aztecs. The eight full-color transparencies at the back of the book can be used alone or with specific activities listed in the table of contents. Grades 4-6. 46 pages. Learn More

Wonders of Old spans from 5000BC – the Present and beyond History comes alive when your student records significant historical events in his own hand. He will make connections between historical events by recording entries across academic subjects… * kingdoms * empires * rulers * scientists * literature * great writers * musicians * and so much more! It is a proven fact that completing timelines help cement historical facts for students and adults alike. A timeline can become the compilation of a student’s learning. Seeing the progression of time in the form of a timeline will allow your student to gain a better understanding of the flow of history. The truth is… many students may study the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks, the end of Hundred Years’ War between France and Britain, and the printing of the first book, the Gutenberg Bible, never realizing that these three events all happened within the same year – 1453AD. These events are seemingly unrelated and yet the use of a timeline can unlock the mystery as to why all of these events occurred within the same year. A timeline will give your student a unique perspective of time. By seeing the events of history recorded in linear progression, your students will make connections between those events in history that they might not otherwise make. Wonders of Old is divided into four historical time periods: ancient, medieval, new world and modern. Significant dates are listed at the conclusion of each section as a helpful reference. This hardcover book measures 9×12 and is printed on extra thick 70# paper for durability. Bonus CD-ROM included! The CD-ROM contains the entire Wonders of Old book in digital format so that you can print out multiple copies for additional children or extra pages to insert into your book should you run out of room on a page (doesn’t happen too often!). The CD-ROM also includes timeline category stickers that can be printed on full size sticker sheets to place within the pages of the book. Hardcover. Grades 5-12. 104 pages. From Knowledge Quest Learn More

Engage your grade 6+ students in thinking skills practice with Critical and Creative Thinking Activities!140+ pages of fun, imaginative activities motivate students as they practice thinking in multiple ways about a variety of curriculum and theme-based topics. 46 theme-based units make it easy to find activities that fit your core curriculum: •Places: In My Room, At the Dinner Table, Outer Space, In the Wilderness, Eating Out, At the Movies, At the Mall, U.S. Landmarks, On the Bus, Mythical Worlds •Nature in Action: Rivers and Streams, Rough Weather, Sharks, Bats, Arachnids, Predators and Prey, So Cute!, Reptiles •History and Beyond: Ancient Egypt, The Middle Ages, When in Rome, Pioneer Days, Into the Future •Technology: The Internet, Cell Phones, From Here to There, Robots, Invention Convention •Things I Use: Clocks and Calendars, My Clothes, Say Cheese!, Numbers, Glue and Tape, Video Games, Maps and Globes •In My World: Tunes, Surprise!, Super Size It, Friends, Holidays, Planet Earth, Nighttime, My Birthday, Bells and Whistles, Now You're Cookin', Leaders and Followers. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Tenth grade students study ancient empires including Egypt, India, Greece, and Rome. They study Judaism and Christianity, and Greek and Roman philosophy and religion. Students study the making of nations including England, France, Spain, and Russia. They learn about the American and French Revolution, the English Bill of Rights, and The French Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen. Tenth grade students study The Russian Revolution, the Nazis of Germany, and allied leaders. Students learn the ten steps to writing a term paper, from selecting a topic, to conducting research and recording the location of your sources, to writing your final draft paper. Set includes Starline Press World History Student Books 1001-1010 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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Sixth grade social studies curriculum includes the study of early humans, the development of tools, patterns of migration, how civilizations develop, and the role of religion. Students study the people and events of ancient history including Egypt, Nubia, Kush, and Mesopotamia. They choose a topic, research ideas, take notes, organize an outline, write a rough draft, write a bibliography, write a final copy, and give an oral report of their findings. The students utilize map skills throughout the year demonstrating their knowledge of The Balkan Peninsula, Greece, Egypt, India, Rome, and China. Sixth grade students study the regions of China and Rome and the events and people that shaped those societies. They study ancient Rome, the Birth of Christianity, Moses and the Ten Commandments, and Abraham the Father of Many Nations. Set includes Starline Press 6 Student Books 601-612 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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