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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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Before the Age of Steam took over the world, drastically changing every sphere of human activity, the only reliable transport available to travellers had been strong and fast horses. Ugears looks away from high end technologies and ultrahigh-speed to appreciate the time of travelling by horse-back with a model joining nature and mechanics – the Bionic Horse.

Making the Horse quadrupedal was one of the project’s main challenges. In the walking mechanisms designed by many engineers before, stability of the moving construction was realized by means of additional extremities or other extra-supports. Ugears’ wizards have found a smarter way to achieve stability in motion. The absolutely unique mechanism of the model that makes your Horse a real quadruped is a brand new innovation developed by Ugears and presented for you to test for the first time ever.

The designers paid special attention to the anatomy of the animal’s legs to make sure that all the joints and movements closely resemble those of a real horse. To animate the legs the engineers implemented a claw mechanism.

The bionic heart of your horse is a pendulum installed in the chest of the mech. The oscillations of the pendulum slow the transmission of energy from the rubberband motor to the movable elements extending the working time of the mechanism.

The Bionic Horse won’t carry you over the horizon – the distance it can cover in one winding is quite limited. Although, it is enough to observe the work of the unique mechanism and enjoy the beauty of the mechanics of the model.

The mane and tail of the horse that are meant to flow in the wind are made of flexible rubber bands. When moving, the mechanoid shakes its head swaying its soft rubber mane.

Mechanical horse is a tribute to early automatons, the attempts to create a walking machine made by the Ancient Greeks, inventors of Japan and China, and Leonardo da Vinci himself. Let go of the rush and haste of modern times. Withdraw yourself from the race for some time to hop on the relaxing – but no less exciting! – stroll with the new Bionic Horse from Ugears!

The Ugears Horse-Mechanoid model kit is made of sustainably sourced high grade wood and has everything you might need for assembly. The quality of the parts is top-notch: a laser method is used for cutting items from a plywood board that provides precise hairline cuts. The details have to be pulled out of the boards and assembled to create a complete model. Like all other Ugears models, the Horse-Mechanoid comes with step-by-step, full-color, truly easy to follow instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Italian, Chinese and Korean) and requires neither glue nor special tools to be fully assembled into functional self-walking Horse.

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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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Everyone who loves horses will be amazed to see the many forms these magnificent creatures have taken since their first appearance over 50 million years ago. Thirty beautifully rendered, realistic pictures include the familiar animals of today, ancient breeds of the Eocene and Miocene eras, and even the very first horse--which was no bigger than a house cat!

Dover Original.

Grade level 3 - 5 (ages 8 - 11)

Page Count 32

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Library of Congress Children’s Books

New York Times Outstanding Book

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 Winner of the Caldecott Medal

A pig flying through marshmallow clouds? A camel pirouetting through the desert? Where else could a reader find such marvelous things but in a fable? From the author-illustrator behind beloved Frog and Toad, Arnold Lobel, comes a collection of humorous, silly fables that will delight readers young and old.

“The most remarkable of the author-illustrator’s 60-plus bestselling award winners.” —Publishers Weekly

“There is enough cheerful nonsense in Mr. Lobel’s fables to endear any child listener.” —The New York Times

“Lobel has come up with a magical addition to an ancient genre of storytelling.” —Newsweek

Pages: 48

 Ages: 4 to 8

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"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths." — Publishers Weekly Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award–winning anthology centers on the legend of the quest for the Golden Fleece. Generations of readers have thrilled to these classic retellings of ancient myths, which trace Jason and the Argonauts' voyages and their encounters with the foreseer Prometheus, Medea the sorceress, and other legendary characters. Stories of the heroes who accompanied Jason include "The Life and Labors of Heracles," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How Orpheus the Minstrel Went Down to the World of the Dead," and other stirring tales.

Author Padraic Colum, who was active in the Irish literary renaissance and a founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre, was also a popular children's writer. Skilled at recounting tales in a manner that attracts and holds kids' attention, Colum possessed a poetic style that continues to enchant audiences of all ages. His captivating tales are complemented by forty evocative illustrations by Willy Pogány.

Reprint of the Macmillan Company, New York, 1921 edition.

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This unique pairing features classic ancient Egyptian motifs rendered in dynamic Art Deco styles. Thirty-one ready-to-color illustrations include serpents, scarabs, flowers, mythological creatures, and other designs that offer a wealth of coloring possibilities. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Art Deco Egyptian Designs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Dover Original.

Page Count 64

Dimensions 8 1/4 x 11

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Meet the kings, soldiers, workers, and other residents of one of antiquity's greatest military powers. These 30 dramatic, full-page illustrations to color depict Sparta's system of military training, its traditional festivals and worship, and scenes from everyday life. Portrayals of famous conflicts include the Battle of Thermopylae and episodes from the Peloponnesian wars. Dover Original. Learn More

Did you know that the Great Pyramid is the largest stone structure ever built? Or that the great Sphinx has guarded Khafre's pyramid at Giza for over 4,500 years? With this exciting maze book you'll learn these and many other fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt while you have fun solving the mazes.

There are 36 challenging mazes for you to try, each one accompanied by an interesting illustration: the Sphinx, Queen Nefertiti and Tutankhamen; the Great Pyramids; Anubis, Horus, and other gods; obelisks, mummies, tomb scenes; and more.

To solve each puzzle you must enter the maze, pass through all the hieroglyphics and end on the illustration without retracing any path. There is an informative caption for each illustration, and solutions are included for maze lovers who lose their way in these complicated corridors.

Dover Original.

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In ancient Egypt, the gods were considered supernatural forces that controlled everyday occurrences. There were hundreds of these figures — from the sun god Amun-Ra, who was worshipped in festivals throughout the land, to such lesser figures as Bastet, the goddess of sexuality and childbirth, who was represented by the image of a cat.

This fact-filled coloring book describing the functions of a number of Egyptian deities will thrill young Egyptologists and colorists alike. Fourteen full-page illustrations feature images of: Atum, the creator Osiris, the god of fertility and farming Anubis, the jackal-headed god of funerals and mummification Isis, the goddess of love and motherhood Bes, the god of pleasure and protector of children Horus, the symbol of the living pharaoh, shown as a human male with the head of a falcon Seth, a god symbolizing darkness and evil Hathor, the goddess of love and protector of women … and six other immortals.

Fascinating captions characterizing the appearances and roles of these Egyptian gods and goddesses accompany the illustrations of facing pages.

Dover Original.

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From the mysterious land of the pharaohs comes the inspiration for this magnificent collection of fine art stickers.

Sixteen authentic images, all adapted from elaborate artworks found in the tombs and temples of ancient Egypt, depict female musicians, priests officiating at a funeral, a portrait of a high-born lady, as well as paintings from the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el Bahari; the Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens; the Tomb of Ramses III in Thebes; and many others. Ideal for adding an eye-catching, decorative touch to almost any flat surface, these attractive stickers will also appeal to lovers of all things Egyptian.

Dover Original.

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Head south of the border to explore a sunny world of puzzles and fun facts! Welcome to Mexico, land of tropical rain forests, volcanoes, deserts, and beaches — and a vibrant array of ancient and modern traditions. This book introduces kids ages 6 to 10 to fascinating aspects of Mexican geography, language, food, arts, sports, and festivals. Puzzles and activities range from dot-to-dots, crosswords, and spot-the-differences to easy directions for making piñatas and maracas. Cute illustrations offer plenty of opportunities for coloring. Dover Original. Learn More

Coloring book fans and admirers of those lonely sentinels by the sea will treasure this ready-to-color collection of 30 authentic lighthouses — from ancient days to the present.

Included are accurate depictions of the ancient Pharos light in Alexandria, Egypt (one of the Seven Wonders of the World); a 2,000-year-old Roman lighthouse in England; the Bugio light off the Portuguese coast — built in 1775; an early 18th-century pillared construction in Riga, Latvia; and 26 other sturdy structures, among them: Cloch Point, Scotland (1797); Green Point in Cape Town, South Africa (1824); Biscayne Bay, United States (1825); Europa Point, Gibraltar (1841); Farewell Spit on Golden Bay, New Zealand (1897); Fastnet Rock in West Cork, Ireland (1906); and Brockton Point in Vancouver, Canada (1915).

Extensive captions accompany the detailed drawings, citing location, and historical data for each lighthouse.

Dover Original.

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With this book young Egyptologists can travel back in time for an exciting and accurate glimpse of everyday life in the land of the Pharaohs. Nineteen full-color stickers depict inhabitants of the ancient Nile River Valley as they ply their trades — scribe, musician, potter, farmer, warrior, homemaker, and more. Perfect for illustrating classroom assignments, these handsome peel-and-apply illustrations can be used to add a decorative touch to bulletin boards, posters, lockers, notebooks, and a host of other flat surfaces. Dover Original. Learn More

Four large peel-and-apply images of ancient deities: Ra, the sun god; Osiris, god of the underworld; Isis, goddess of fertility; and Anubis, god who leads the dead to judgment. Dover Original. Learn More

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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Welcome to the dwelling of a wise and cunning beast guarding countless treasures he will only reveal to the one bold enough to face his mechanical magic! Behold – the magnificent Windstorm Dragon of the Ugears’ automatons collection is here to challenge your wits and skills in your next mechanical model's adventure.

The Windstorm Dragon model kit is a classic mythical reptilian, the embodiment of ancient might and power, presented in wood and animated by the wizardry of Ugears engineers.

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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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The world goes round with this compact coloring book and its circular images of cityscapes. Over 40 stress-relieving illustrations range from the ancient allure of Cairo's pyramids to modern skyscrapers of Hong Kong, Dubai, Madrid, Miami, and other exciting cities — and they all come in a perfect travel-sized package (5 x 7).

Dover Original.

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Ludo is a modernised version of an ancient game called Pachisi. Always a popular game, this travel version is no different. Perfect to keep little fingers busy on those long journeys.

Box measures approx: 14 x 8 x 2 cms

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For centuries, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding has provided challenging and rewarding entertainment for hobbyists. To achieve the best results, origamists need special paper that can stand up to intricate folding. This package contains 24 sheets of high-quality authentic origami paper specially manufactured to resist tears and produce clean lines and crisp folds. Each sheet is colored on one side only to make it easier to understand the various folds, and the sturdy shrink-wrapped folder keeps papers neat and clean until ready for use.

Dover Original.

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The Phoenix and the Carpet By E. NESBIT.

It’s startling enough to have a phoenix hatch in your house, but even more startling when it talks and reveals that you have a magic carpet on the floor. The vain and ancient bird accompanies the children on a series of adventures through time and space which, magic being what it is, rarely turn out as they were meant . . . This sequel to Five Children and It continues the magical adventures of siblings Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother.

Paperback | Published by Puffin Books May 10, 2012 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Five Children and It By E. NESBIT.

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don’t realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . . A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake, award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children’s Laureate (1999–2001).

Paperback | Published by Puffin Books Sep 11, 2008 | 272 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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