Search results for 'ancient'
-
Wonders of Our World - Shine-a-Light
SKU: 3930
$12.99Journey across our world to explore natural and man-made marvels. Peer inside ancient buildings, climb mighty mountains, dive under the surface of the sea, and much more when you shine a light behind the page and see...
Review by Publishers Weekly: Shining a light against the pages of this interactive outing (part of the Shine-A-Light series) unveils hidden visual details. Spreads are devoted to 14 natural and constructed world wonders (the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Wall of China, the Himalayas, the Taj Mahal, and others). Murphy’s gentle, bright color illustrations depict ancient structures and organic marvels. Brown writes in a q&a format, hinting at the wonders to be revealed: “This boat tour in the Philippines is heading toward a cave. Why are people wearing hard hats?” Shining a light allows the stalactites to appear before the answer is revealed on the next page. While the light effect is subtle, it invites further discovery of the monolithic constructions and remarkable vistas. Brown also reminds readers to look within their own communities: “The world is full of small wonders too—remember to watch out for them
Ages 4-8 Publisher: Kane Miller
Learn More -
Exit: The Pharaoh's Tomb
SKU: 4926
$14.95Exit: The Pharaoh's Tomb
The excursion to the Valley of the Kings is the highlight of your vacation to Egypt. As you crawl through the narrow passageways, you lose the rest of your tour group. You enter a mysterious burial chamber. A massive stone door closes behind you. On the floor lie a dusty notebook and an ancient disk ...
Can you solve the riddles left for you by an earlier pyramid explorer and escape the tomb?
This game can be played only one time because you must markup, fold, and tear the game materials to solve the riddles and escape.
"EXIT’s puzzles strike a perfect balance between logic and lateral thinking, and tease as much as they test." --Quintin Smith (Shut Up & Sit Down)
Ages 12+
Number of Players 1-4
Length of Play 1-2 hours
From Thames & Kosmos
Learn More -
Legends of Andor
SKU: 1430
$59.95Legends of Andor
Band Together. Forge the Fantasy. Live the Legend!
The Land of Andor is in danger. From the mountains and forests, enemies are advancing toward the castle of old King Brandur. Only your small band of heroes stands in their way. Will you succeed in defending the castle and protecting Andor?
Legends of Andor is a cooperative board game for two to four heroes. Live the legendary tales as you unite to battle ever-encroaching enemy forces. After the first Legend, more fantastic adventures ensue. You must find the witch and obtain a medicinal herb to cure the sick king. Help the prince repel the evil powers of the dark mage. In the ancient mines, you seek out precious gemstones — and uncover grave dangers. And finally, you must pit your skills against the mighty dragon, awakened from an age-old slumber. Can you triumph against these challenges?
Only if you work together will you have the strength to be the true heroes of Andor. For bonus material, FAQ's, and more, visit the world of Andor at www.legendsofandor.com.
Ages 10+ From Thames & Kosmos
Learn More -
Legends of Andor: The Last Hope
SKU: 8015
$59.95Legends of Andor: The Last Hope
When the Krahder ended their raid, they captured countless residents of Andor. But finally, the heroes of Andor returned and resolved to free the prisoners. You must immediately venture to the south to endure your greatest adventure. Beyond the Gray Mountains, malicious skeleton warriors await you, commanded by giant Krahder. Will you be able to survive this adventure with the aid of the four magic shields from ancient times? You are … The Last Hope.
In seven captivating Legends, experience the epic finale of the fantastic Andor trilogy!
Stand-alone game — The “Legends of Andor” base game is not required! Ages 10+
From Thames & Kosmos
Learn More -
Vocabulary Virtuoso: PSAT-SAT Book 2
SKU: 6033
$19.99This 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 -
The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople
SKU: 2621
$35.00A 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 -
The History of the Ancient World Study and Teaching Guide
SKU: 7619
$24.95This 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 -
UGears Mechanical Aquarium
SKU: 3067
$59.99The Mechanical Aquarium from Ugears is an ingenious saltwater fishbowl, with two pet tropical fish chasing each other around a forest of macroalgae fronds, inside of which hides another small inhabitant of the marine environment—a seahorse! The beauty, variety, and intrigue of saltwater fish-keeping make it one of the world's most popular hobbies. Perhaps you are a snorkeling or diving enthusiast and would like to be reminded of underwater adventures when you've dived a colorful reef or explored a kelp forest. Building Ugears' charming and unique wooden models, brainteasers, and 3D puzzles has become a popular hobby for thousands of people in 85 countries across five continents. Now you can combine these hobbies in a single model!
The Mechanical Aquarium has 325 pieces, is rated "Medium" level, and has an estimated assembly time of 6 hours. As you build the wooden aquarium, you will learn about the action and interplay of drive gears and driven gears in gear sets, the function of pendulums, and spring-action mechanisms. You will experience the satisfaction of building something beautiful with your own hands, without the need for glue or special tools. Everything you need for this fun DIY mechanical fish tank comes right in the box: high-quality plywood boards with precision laser-cut pieces that you snap out then snap together, the metal spring that powers the mechanism, and of course, a set of detailed, illustrated instructions in 11 languages.
Learn More -
Ancient Greece
SKU: 10217
$17.95Welcome 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 -
Ancient Aztecs
SKU: 10214
$17.95Welcome 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 -
The Greeks
SKU: 10205
$8.95"The Greeks" (1000 B.C.—300 B.C.) provides an overview of Greek civilization from its origins in ancient Minoan and Mycenaean culture through the Golden Age of Athens and the rise of Alexander the Great. Special emphasis is given to the sociology of life in Ancient Greece—the lives of ordinary women, children, families, and soldiers—as well as to the great political, cultural, and intellectual achievements which shaped the course of the Western world. The birth of democracy, science, philosophy, poetry, and drama are among the events vividly depicted in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys are included. Grades 7-12. 32 pages. Learn More -
The Ancient World
SKU: 10204
$8.95"The Ancient World" (Paleolithic Age—500 B.C.) covers the period from the dark prehistory of the Paleolithic Age to the development of the earliest centers of civilization in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. The lives of hunter-gatherers, the agricultural revolution, and the rise of the world's first cities are all vividly depicted in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys are included. Grades 7-12. 32 pages. Learn More -
Wonders of Old: A Blank Timeline Book of World History
SKU: 4368
$24.95Wonders 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 -
Lost Cities Card Game
SKU: 2133
$19.95NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. IN-STORE PURCHASE OR SCHOOL PURCHASE ORDER ONLY
Who will discover the ancient civilizations? Two explorers embark on research journeys to remote corners of the world: the Himalayan mountains, the Central American rainforest, the Egyptian desert, a mysterious volcano, and the bottom of the sea. As the cards are played, the expedition routes take shape and the explorers earn points. The most daring adventurers make bets on the success of their expeditions. The explorer with the highest score after three rounds of expeditions wins. The rules of the game are simple, but beware: The lost cities hold many unseen mysteries! 2 Players. Length of Game = 30 minutes. Ages 10+ From Thames & Kosmos. Learn More
-
Critical & Creative Thinking Activites Grade 6+
SKU: 12748
$22.99Engage 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 -
eeBoo Fancy Pachisi Board Game
SKU: 7206
$23.99eeBoo reimagines the ancient and classic game Pachisi with shiny foil embellishments to the beautiful artwork by Lizzy Rockwell. Players roll dice to move four pieces around the board to get back to Home. Land on an opponents piece and send it back to Start. Use the safe spaces along the way! Die-cut playing pieces and wooden dice no plastic! Recommended for 2-4 players. Made from recycled paper and vegetable-based inks. Learn More -
Reading Informational Text: Grade 6 Evan-Moor
SKU: 8140
$22.99Provide your sixth grade students with rigorous reading comprehension practice! Close reading, academic vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities support learning paths. The informational texts cover grade-level content-area topics and a range of nonfiction text structures, such as compare and contrast, main idea and details, and cause and effect. Each of the 10 units presents a grade-appropriate nonfiction article and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, including the following: · dictionary page with content and academic vocabulary · close reading activity · reading comprehension activity · vocabulary activity · text structure activity The unit culminates in a text-based writing assignment that can be used as an informal assessment. Additional teacher support includes: · Common Core State Standards correlations provided for every unit for easy reference · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects to extend learning at home. · A guided reading level to help identify appropriate texts for students. From Evan-Moor. Learn More -
Starline Press World History Set (Grade 10)
SKU: 9707
Regular Price: $186.72
Special Price $173.95
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.
Learn More -
Starline Press Social Studies 6 Set
SKU: 9601
Regular Price: $218.71
Special Price $199.95
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.
Learn More -
Starline Press Social Studies 604
SKU: 9592
$15.99Book 604 of Social Studies 6. Answer Score Keys sold separately. Learn More -
Starline Press Creative Writing Set (English 12)
SKU: 9124
Regular Price: $106.73
Special Price $99.95
Starline Press Twelfth Grade English Course is divided into two sections - Creative Writing (Books 1201-1205) and Speech (Books 1206-1210).
Creative writing students study vocabulary, meaning, context, and present writing examples. They study ancient epics, the Bible, medieval literature, poetry, and romantic and Victorian literature.
This set includes Starline Press Creative Writing Student Books 1201-1205 and Teacher Score Key. Order the complete set and save.
Learn More -
Mysteries in History: Ancient History
SKU: 7401
$18.99Who invented the alphabet? • Is the lost city of Atlantis a legend? • Was there really a Trojan horse? Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions. The activities target standards in these areas:• relationships and patterns in history • historical perspective • tmap skills • development of civilizations • presentation skills. Grades 5-8. 144 pages. From Teacher Created Resources. Learn More -
A Treasury of Wisdom CD
SKU: 5163
$16.95An inspiring collection of ancient and modern true stories of individuals who lived their lives with personal conviction and shared their wisdom to the fullest in words and action. Stories include Raphael, Michelangelo, Diogenes, Alexander the Great, Solomon, The Good Samaritan, Satchel Paige, Beatrix Potter and more. Role models and mentors have contributed to every generation’s sense of peace and stability. A Treasury of Wisdom spans 3000 years of time in its passionate offering of inspiring, true stories of wise individuals whose lifework, philosophies and values are, to this day, valuable lessons in hope and inspiration. Includes: Solomon; Jesus (The Good Samaritan); Alexander the Great; Diogenes, The Greek Philospher; Michelangelo; Raphael; Satchel Paige; Beatrix Potter, and more. (Approximately 79 minutes; 10 tracks) Learn More -
Wonders of World Cultures: Exploring the Near and Middle East - Walch
SKU: 2327
$22.00Publisher : J. Weston Walch
Language : English
Perfect Paperback : 96 pages
Item Weight : 10.6 ounces
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.25 x 10.75 inches
Learn More -
ANCIENT HISTORY TEACHER GUIDE FOR HS
SKU: 6942
$29.95Human history began when people gathered around rivers, began sowing seeds, settled into permanent shelters and chose collaboration over competition to create pockets of stability in an often harsh and threatening world. These tiny gatherings slowly grew and civilizations took root around the Yellow River in China, the Indus Valley, the storied Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the Nile. This guide and the literature in this study tells the stories of those peoples–the ones who planted crops and built cities, developed technology, the arts, literature, and pushed human achievement to levels never seen before.
This story is told through myth, literature, religious texts, archaeological evidence, and much more. Adaptations of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, the Ramayana, and Egyptian and Greek mythology pair with first hand accounts from people who witnessed historically significant events. Accurate fictional accounts bring to life figures like the Old Testament prophet Elijah, provide colorful depictions of life in Egypt and Greece and ancient Roman Brittania.
This teacher guide will take you and your high school level student from the beginnings of civilization in Mesopotamia and Sumer, on to ancient Egypt, through the wanderings of the Jews and the splitting of the Israelites into the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, to the Yellow River and the first Emperor of China, through the Indus Valley and its incredible flourishing, to the cradle of democracy, ancient Greece, and into the Roman Empire and the birth of Christianity. This guide delves deep into the beliefs and ideas that motivated our ancestors to create, to worship, to conquer and to love. Comparative studies between the religious systems of Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, Israel, and the development of Christianity provide essential perspective in understanding how each culture is directly shaped by what it takes to be true. Compare how creation narratives contribute to the understanding of human value, how myth both reflects and shapes history, how story ties all of humanity together.
Hands-on activities add depth to the history while vocabulary lists, comprehension questions, research topics, and website links make this both an academically strong study and one that will engage your entire family in stimulating discussions. Our teacher guide provides the structure you want and the flexibility you need to successfully teach this complex time period.
•This study contains 108 lessons. •Complete 3 lessons per week for a one-year study.
Grades 9-10
Beautiful Feet
Learn More