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ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL HISTORY BOOKS
Books to enhance and enrich the teaching of ancient and medieval history
to elementary and secondary students.
Includes Dover historical paper dolls and models and coloring books and Usborne history
books.
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on History
 Kingfisher
Book of the Ancient World from the Ice Age to the Fall of Rome by Hazel Mary Martell.
Kingfisher, New York, Hardcover with dust jacket. This lavishly illustrated reference book
makes history come alive for anyone who can read at a third grade level or higher. Chapter
headings are
Prehistory
Ancient Rome
The Fertile Crescent
The Middle East
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Europe
The Far East
Africa
The Indus Valley and India
The Americas
The Aegean Civilizations
Oceania
The story of history is enhanced by pictures of people living out
their daily lives in each culture, maps, and illustrations of artifacts found by
archaeologists, There is a ready reference at the end with Glossaries, Chronology, and an
Index. Click on the image to enlarge it. 160 pages. Size is approximately
9 3/8" x 11 5/8." Cat #KF-5657. 21.50-D
 The
Medieval World Series for ages 7-14.
Each beautiful book features an aspect of life in the Middle Ages, lavished
illustrated. Each book is $8.06-D
Ancient
History Through Literature by Rea Berg. Beautiful Feet. For junior or senior high
school students. $13.95*
AGE OF CASTLES SERIES, published by Steck-Vaughn. These colorful
48-page books each feature one aspect of castles during the Middle Ages. The text is
attractive to middle and upper elementary readers, and includes background information, an
occasional hands-on project, lots of color pictures, a time line at the back, and an
index. Available titles below are 7.15-D each
Castle Under Siege
Knights and Castles by
Richard Dargie. Begins with a history of knighthood and chivalry and then goes on to the
training and life style of knights. It discusses war and tournaments and various knights
of legend. At the end it discusses knights from the East, the last knights, and the
decline of chivalry. Readers are shown briefly how to design a coat of arms and a round
table, and how to make a sword hilt with modeling clay and Plasticine.
Ancient Civilization Mysteries. Learning Works.
For grades 5-8, (gifted, grades 4-6). Students use their research skills to
explore Greece, Rome, Mesoamerica, Egypt, Africa, and China through an exciting
classroom adventure. Students can expand their learning experience with
follow-up activities and a list of web sites to visit. 112 pages. LW-376.
$13.46-D
 Ancient
Egypt by Michelle Breyer. Teacher Created Resources, 1996.
Interdisciplinary Thematic Unit, challenging level, for grades 5-8. This is a
very thorough interdisciplinary unit study focused on ancient Egypt. It covers
geography; economy, trade and transportation; science and achievements; simple
machines; education and the arts; religion; government; and society and family.
As a culminating activity, students can have a day of living history, with an
Egyptian feast, reenactment of a funeral procession, a pyramid building
competition, and more hands-on activities. Throughout the various subjects there
are hands-on activities, accessments, vocabulary and comprehension pages and
more. There is a literature connection section based on The Golden Goblet.
Answers and bibliography are provided. 224 pages. BTH-1959. $16.19.
 Ancient
Greece by Michelle Breyer. Teacher Created Resources,
1996. This is a very thorough interdisciplinary unit study focused on ancient
Greece. It covers early Greek cultures; geography; economy, trade and
transportation; achievements; education and the arts; religion; government;
Hellenistic Greece and society and family. As a culminating activity, students
can have a day of living history, with Greek food, clothing, music and dancing.
Throughout the various subjects there are hands-on activities, assessments,
vocabulary and comprehension pages and more. There is a literature connection
section based on Adventures of the Greek Heroes. Answers and bibliography are
provided. 176 pages. BTH-1960. $16.19.
 Ancient
History Simulations by Max W. Fischer. ©1997, Teacher Created Materials.
96 pages. For grades 5-8. The purpose of this book is to help students
understand the relevance of ancient history to their present existence.
The simulations are based on the premise that although times change, human
nature is a constant that binds us to those who came before us. The activities
allow students to experience classroom learning situations that replicate the
circumstances of significant events and / or cultures of ancient civilizations.
The 25 activities in the book use problem-solving scenarios, classroom
simulations, and simulated review games in a way that encourages higher level
thinking skills. They encourage students to compare the struggles and ambitions
of ancient peoples with their own. Topics covered include Farming vs. Hunting
and Gathering; Ancient Mesopotamia; Hammurabi's Code; The Religion of Ancient
Mesopotamia; The Economics of Ancient Mesopotamia; Geography of Ancient Egypt;
Social Classes of Ancient Egypt; Religion of Ancient Egypt;; Ancient Phoenicia;
Phoenicians: Latitude, Longitude Skills; The Assyrian Empire; The Ancient
Hebrews; Ancient Persia; Ancient Greece; Ancient Sparta; Greco-Persian Wars;
Ancient Greek Advancements in Learning; The Punic Wars Between Rom and Carthage;
Social Classes of Ancient Rome; Augustus Caesar's Reign over Rome; Hopewell
Culture of North America; Ancient Mayan Civilization; Ancient Mayans -- The
Mystery; Ancient Mayans and Aztecs; and Ancient Incas of South America.
BTH-1248.$11.69-D
 Ancient Israel by
Linda Hartley. McGraw-Hill, 1997. Part of the Ancient Civilizations
Series. 48 pages. For grades 5-8. This study of ancient Israel introduces
students to the origins of two of the world's greatest religions. It includes a
map of ancient Israel and background information on the laws and beliefs
that preceded Abraham. The activities help students to get to know the
Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Students meet Moses and watch the
Exodus from Egypt and the giving of the Ten Commandments. There are activities
comparing these with the Code of Hammurabi and today's laws. There are
activities related to the Ark of the Covenant, the Battle of Jericho, the
Passover, life in Canaan, the Hebrew music and language, Jewish games, and
ancient tools and agriculture. Students will meet Kings David and Solomon and
study a few of Solomon's Proverbs. They will learn about Solomon's temple and
the Dome of the Rock. The last activities relate to the division of the kingdom
and the time of the prophets. This book is out of print and my supply is
limited. BTH-1828. $6.99*
 Ancient Israelites and
Their Neighbors: An Activity Guide by Marian Broida. Chicago Review
Press, 2003. This book covers the ancient history of the Israelites, the
Phoenicians, and the Philistines, beginning with parallel timelines from 1200
B.C to 550 B.C. It describes the history, architecture, clothing, language and
writing, work, food, and religion of each civilization. There are hands-on
activities related to each topic, such as making models of architectural
structures, making period clothing articles, preparing recipes, making articles
related to occupations and religion, and learning ancient alphabets and how they
were used. There is also a glossary, a list of children's books and web sites
for further investigation, a bibliography, and an index. 140 pages. BTH-4082.
$15.26-D
 Ancient
Rome by Michelle Breyer. Teacher Created Resources, 1996. This is a very
thorough interdisciplinary unit study focused on ancient Rome. It covers
geography; early Roman cultures; great leaders of the Roman empire; economy and
trade; science and achievements; education; entertainment and the arts;
religion; government; social structure and family life; and the fall of the
Roman Empire. As a culminating activity, students can create a Circus Maximus.
Throughout the various subjects there are hands-on activities, assessments,
vocabulary and comprehension pages and more. There is a literature connection
section based on How Would You Survive as an Ancient Roman?. Answers and
bibliography are provided. BTH-1961. $16.19.
 As
It Was Series: These books are divided into three units: Issues, People and
Places. Each unit is divided into three sections: Get the Idea! introduces and
defines the concept and includes and activity to teach it. Get the Facts!
provides multi-curricular activities based on the concept. Make the Connection!
Each page in this section contains an open-ended activity which enables students to
synthesis and evaluate the relationship between the concept and the content. Based on
Bloom's Taxonomy. Each book is $8.06-D.
Available Titles:
Ancient Africa: Issues
cover Early Agriculture and Herding; The Iron Age; Trade; Oral Tradition; Transition to
Adulthood; Women and Marriage; Religious Beliefs; The Arts in Africa. People
topics include The Origin of Man; King Piankhi; King Ezana; The Bantu; Sundjata; Mansa
Musa; Sonni Ali; Askia the Great; Osei Tutu. Places discussed are Kush;
Axum; Ghana; Timbuktu; Great Zimbabwe; The Great Rift Valley; The Kalahari
Desert; The Serengeti Plain; The Cape of Good Hope. Cat.#BTH-397.
Ancient Greece: Issues
covered are Philosophy and Sophistry; City-States; Democracy; Humanities; The
Peloponnesian War; Women; Classical Greek Architecture; Stoicism; The Hellenistic Age. People
topics include Athena; Homer; Pericles; Sophocles; Socrates; Plato; Aristotle; Euclid;
Archimedes. Places introduced are Mycenae; Troy; Mount Olympus; Thebes;
The Parthenon; Delphi; Acropoli; Marathon; Sparta; Map of Ancient Greece is included.
Cat.#BTH-395.
Ancient Egypt: Issues
covered are Hieroglyphics; Mummification; Book of the Dead; Religion; Art Irrigation;
Dynasties; Slavery; Food Production. People topics include Isis and
Osiris; Amon-Re; Menes; Hatshepsut; Nefertiti; Seti I; Ramses II; Imhotep; Cleopatra. Places
introduced are Nile Delta; Cities of the Dead; Memphis; Thebes; Nubia; Abu Simbel;
Pyramids; Upper and Lower Egypt; Cataracts. Cat.#BTH-394.
Ancient Rome: Issues
covered are The Roman Republic; The Punic Wars; Pax Romana; The Roman Empire;
Roman Architecture; City Planning; Roman Legions; Gladiatorial Combat; Slavery. People
topics include Romulus and Remus; Cato the Elder; Cicero; Julius Caesar; Mark Antony;
Virgil; Ovid; Nero; Constantine the Great. Places introduced are The
Tiber River; The Forum; Gaul; The Appian Way; Pompeii; Hadrian's Wall; Catacombs; Circus
Maximus; Aqueducts. Map of Ancient Rome is included. Cat.#BTH-396.
| Ancient Egyptians and Their Neighbors: An Activity Guide
by Marian Broida. This unique book for ages nine and up portrays life among the Nubians,
Mesopotamians, Hittites, and the Egyptians from around 3100 B.C. when upper and lower
Egypt became one kingdom, to the death of Queen Cleopatra under the Romans, in 30 B.C.
Includes many hands-on projects such as building a Nubian irrigation machine, creating a
Mesopotamian cylinder seal out of clay, making kilts like those worn by Egyptian boys and
men, and writing in Hittite cuneiform. 186 pages. $15.26-D
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Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and
Rome: Includes timelines and maps of Ancient Greece and Rome. More pages are devoted
to most topics than are devoted to the same topics in the Hands-on Heritage Series.
For example, there are many more Greek recipes in this book, whereas The Ancient Greek Activity Book from
the Edupress series has a two-page spread for fixing a Greek meal with three recipes,
historical background, and suggestions for decorating. Classical Kids has two
pages describing the basic Greek diet followed by nine pages containing six
different recipes. The print is bigger in Classical Kids, and the illustrations
bolder, but the Edupress books get more material on each page. (By the way, the
recipes are not the same in both books.) This book is priced at 13.46-D, only a
dollar more than getting both the Greek and Roman Edupress activity books. This book, also
softcover, has 182 pages as opposed to 48 pages each in the Edupress books. |
| Days of Knights and Damsels: An Activity Guide by Laurie
Carlson. This book, too, is much more detailed than its Edupress counterpart. For example,
under games, the Edupress Medieval
Times Activity Book devotes one page to games, whereas Days of Knights and
Damsels gives the subject 13 pages and 17 more for dolls, instruments, puppets,
juggling, magic tricks, and other entertainment. The Edupress book gives two pages to
illumination and manuscripts, whereas Days of Knights and Damsels has 16 pages of
activities involving writing and books. Both books cover heraldry, but Edupress actually
gives more information and activities on castles, knights, and tournaments. Both books
have reading lists for children. Days of Knights and Damsels is softcover,
has 174 pages and is $13.46-D. The Edupress book has 48 pages and is 6.95. |
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David Macauley Books: David Macauley's books have been
translated into a dozen languages, and he has been honored with countless awards
for his work, including a medal from the the American Institute of Architects
for being "an outstanding illustrator and recorder of architectural
accomplishments. As you begin to look through his books, you will understand
why, even as you begin to understand how some of the great structures in these
periods of history were built.
 Castle,
Houghton Mifflin, 1977. In this book he traces the planning and construction of
both castle and town from the hiring of a skilled engineer to the actual test of
castle defenses in battle. All the plans and steps in the construction are
illustrated in detail. Illustrations are black and white. 80 pages. BTH-2747.
$8.96-D
 Cathedral:
The Story of Its Construction. Houghton Mifflin, 1973. This
book illustrates in great detail how an imaginary Gothic cathedral was built in
13th-Century France. There is just enough text to explain the drawings.
Illustrations are black and white. 80 pages. BTH-2748. $8.06-D
 City:
A Story of Roman Planning and Construction. Houghton
Mifflin, 1974. This book explains and illustrates in black and white drawings
how the Romans planned and constructed their cities in places where there had
not been cities previously. They planned them to hold a certain predetermined
maximum population, with the idea that when the population began to outgrow the
city, a new city would be built. This book uses the example of an imaginary city
typical of those founded between 300 B.C. and A.D. 150 and shows how it was
planned and constructed. It was designed to provide an adequate water supply,
and sewage and transportation systems for its planned maximum population. Cities
that outgrew these systems also tended to destroy the farmland on which they
depended for their food. The author believes we would be wise to plan our cities
in such a way today. A small bit of text is supplemented by the drawings that
show in detail the steps in building the city -- from the surveying, designing ,
drawing to gathering materials, marking off streets, building roads and bridges,
to constructing the actual buildings and systems. One double-page spread shows a
variety of workman using their various tools, which are all labeled. You will
see interiors, exteriors, and cross-sections of the various structures as they
are built. It is very thorough, and will really appeal to little ones who are
fascinated when they see construction in progress. 112 pages with glossary. 112
pages. BTH-2763. $8.06-D
Pyramid, Houghton Mifflin, 1974. he author explains through text
and intricate black and white illustrations how an ancient Egyptian pyramid was
built. 80 pages. BTH-2774. $8.06-D
 Famous Men of Ancient Rome: Lives of
Julius Caesar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Others by John h. Haaren and
A.B. Poland. Dover, 2005. The biographical sketches in this book are arranged
chronologically from 753 B.C. to A.D. 476 when Rome fell. The book begins with
the story of Romulus and Remus. There are 30 chapters in all and students will
meet the men in the title, Junius Brutus, Horatius, Cincinnatus, Cato the
Censor, Pompey the Great, Cicero, Titus, Constantine the Great, and many others
not so well-known. This book is just right for students in grades 3-7. This is
an unabridged republication of Famous Men of Rome, originally published by
American Book Company in 1904. BTH-2349. $7.16-D
Footsteps in Time Series: These are aimed at primary age children, and
contain activities, crafts, and history. Text is large and easy to read for young eyes.
Pictures are simple, large, and bold. Crafts are illustrated and are simple enough for
primaries to do. Title page has Table of Contents and a Time Line. 24 indexed pages each.
3.56-D. Titles for this time period include The Greeks.
Out of print, supplies limited to stock on hand. Mention both series and title when you order.
Hands-on Heritage Series and Photo Fun
Activities by Edupress. These focus on crafts and activities.
How Would You Survive? Series: A
new interactive series which focuses on daily life. Aimed at upper elementary and above.
 Kings,
Queens, Castles, and Crusades: Life in the Middle Ages
by Zelma Kalley. Good Apple, ©
1997. This supplemental resource begins with a brief overview of the Middle Ages
and then helps students explore the period as they examine the lives of William
the Conqueror; Eleanor of Aquitaine; Joan of Arc; Geoffrey Chaucer; and Robin
Hood. There are plenty of engaging reproducible pages and special projects to
help students integrate what they learn, and practice critical thinking skills.
The background information for each unit is designed to appeal to middle school
students in grades 5-8, and it also introduces new vocabulary. An "If you were"
activity for each person studied invites students to walk in the shoes of the
characters they are reading about. Illustrations are based on original documents
and artifacts. Very good condition, but may have a little cover wear from being
on display. 94 pages. BTH-3151. $11.93-D
 Knights and
Castles: 50 hands-On Activities to Experience the Middle Ages by Avery Hart and Paul
Mantell. A Kaleidoscope Kids Book by Williamson Publishing. A journey into 900 years of
amazing history where readers can get to know the people of the Middle Ages -- Charlemagne
and King Arthur, Marco Polo and Saint Francis of Assisi, Druids, troubadours, monks,
nobles, knights and peasants. Readers can learn to build a castle with a moveable
drawbridge and catapult; keep time with a homemade hourglass; enjoy a messy medieval
feast, and play games like Bocci and Chess. Kids will feel part of the medieval past,
enjoying a mystical time of castles, kings, cathedrals,and conquests. Cat. #Wlsn-171.
$9.86-D
 Magna Charta, written and illustrated by James
Daugherty. This is the story of how three men, Stephen Langton, William Marshall, and
Hubert de Burgh, heroically stood against the deceitful and crafty King John of England on
June 14, 1215. The blow they struck for English freedom has affected the Western World
ever since. First published in 1956, this has recently been reprinted by Beautiful Feet
Books. 181 pages. BT. #2053. $11.95*
 Medieval Feast, by Aliki. This picture book for ages 7 to 11
details the elaborate preparations that had to be made whenever a lord and lady had to
prepare to entertain the King. It took them weeks to set up the rooms and prepare the
feast itself. And they really did bake four and twenty blackbirds into a pie! This is a
must-read for those studying medieval history. Click on image to enlarge it. Cat.
BTH-2478, $6.26-D.
Medieval
History Through Literature by Rea Berg. Beautiful Feet. For junior or senior
high. $14.95*
Metropolis Series: These
guides give practical information about life in cities of the past, including
guidebook details for "time travelers" -- Is the weather good? Where will I
stay? How will I get around? Will I like the food? and more information that
would be of interest to those staying in the cities such as important sights to
see. There are tips on local customs and useful phrases, as well.
The books are very visual. Each two page spread is a detailed
full-color picture and on one of the pages is the square with the text and some
smaller pictures that show details not seen in the larger picture. Each page is
a feast for the eyes with just enough text to satisfy curiosity and provide
information about the pictures. At the end of each book is a glossary and index.
Both front and back of books have a two-page aerial view of the town, similar to
that on the cover, but larger. Books are $8.08-D apiece.
 Ancient
African Town: Topics include Around the Town, The Oba's Palace, The
Oba's Shrine, The Great Procession, Metalworkers' Ward, The Oba's Market,
Storytellers' Corner, Chief's Quarters, Brassworkers' Ward, Clothes and Weavers,
Walls and Gates, Queen Mother's Palace, Villages and Farms. Cat.
#Watts-153606. $8.06-D
Click on image to enlarge it.
 Egyptian
Town: Topics include Around the Town, Fishing in the River, The Farming
Year,
Craftworkers, Pyramids and Tombs, Preparing a Mummy, A Mortuary Temple, The
Pharaoh's Palace, At the Temple, The Quayside, The Market-Place, A Merchant's
House, A Nobleman's Feast. Cat. #Watts-153444. $8.06-D
Click on image to enlarge it.
 Greek
Town: Topics include Around the Town, The Council-House, The Temple, The
Town Square, Craftworkers' Quarters, A Family Home, Open-Air Theater, At the
Games, Town Defenses, The Sacred Sanctuary, The Cemetery, A Farm in the Country,
The Port and Harbor. Cat. #Watts-153797. $8.06-D
Roman Town:
Topics include Around the Town, The Villa, Transportation and Tombs, At the
Theater, A Merchant's House, The Slums, The Forum and Market, The Army, The
Temple, The Baths, The Shops, the Docks. Cat. #Watts-153452.
$8.06-D
Viking Town:
Topics include At the Harbor, A Family at Home, What's Made in Town, The
Merchant's Camp, Defending the Town, The Shipyard, A Raiding Party, Buying
Livestock, In the Country, Traveling Around, Beyond the Grave, A Feast. Cat.
#Watts-153800. $8.06-D
 The Middle Ages: A Study Unit to Promote Critical and Creative
Thinking by Rebecca Stark. This is an information-based independent learning unit for
grades 4-9 which may be used for group, class, or individual study. It's objective is to
give students an overview of the Medieval Period while helping them to develop critical
thinking skills. The activities encourage divergent thinking, flexible thought, and
originality. The information that introduces the activities provides valuable historical
and cultural background to this period. The activities themselves range from unscrambling
words and deciphering codes to designing a tapestry and creating a political cartoon
satirizing the heavy armor of the late Middle Ages. There are also plenty of writing
activities and chances to design a stained glass window and a shield. These are just a few
examples of the wide variety of activities . There is a bibliography at the end, as well
as the answers to the objective exercises. There is also a full-color
20" x 24" poster of life in the Middle Ages attached at the back
of the book. CatBTH-339. $14.3-D
 Mummies: A
Very Peculiar History by Nathaniel Harris. This approximately 8-inch square paperback
brings to light the amazing and sometimes bizarre facts about mummies. Learn the stories
of corpses from the past for the earliest Egyptian mummies to the deep frozen bodies in
the Arctic. This book is very visually oriented, with as much space devoted to
illustrations as to text. The print is smaller than that in many children's books, and the
subject matter also makes this book more appropriate for preteen readers and up than for
younger children, who might find the pictures too graphic in portraying the dead quite
realistically. Discusses Egyptian religious beliefs concerning the afterlife, and goes
into detail on embalming and wrapping the dead. This might satisfy the desire of some
young people for something "spooky" without having to turn to fiction. Supply
limited, since this is now out of print. Order by title. $5.93-B. Click picture to see a
full-page enlargement, but be ready to wait a bit for it to load. (61,183 bytes)
Mummies and Their Mysteries, by C. Wilcox. Provides a thorough
introduction to mummies, both human and animal, from all over the world. Illustrated with
color and black and white photos. Upper elementary level. Cat. #378. $7.95
Mummies Made in Egypt, by Aliki. This picture book for those
ages 8 to 12 explains all you need to know about the how and why of mummies. Why did the
Egyptians choose this particular way to bury their dead? What exactly did they do during
the 70 days of the mummy-making process? The easy-on-the-eyes text clarifies all the
details in the intricate pictures. Cat. #71, $6.26-D.
 Mysteries
in History: Ancient History by Wendy Conklin. Teacher Created Resources,
2005. This book challenges students in grades 5-8 to explore ten important
unexplained events that helped shape ancient history. The book provides primary
source materials, illustrations, and simulations. Students can work
independently or in groups and develop their critical thinking skills as they
assemble the clues to come to conclusions about these events. Since there are no
right or wrong answers, class discussion is sure to be lively. Here are the
mysteries in this book: Who Invented the Alphabet?; Was King Tut Murdered?;
Troy: Was There a Horse?; Stonehenge; Is Atlantis a Legend?; The Terracotta
Soldiers; Did King Arthur Exist?; Mysterious Lines; Statues on Easter Island;
and The Secret of the Iceman's Death. There is also a timeline of ancient events
and a bibliography. 144 pages. Student pages are reproducible. BTH-3149.
$13.49-D
 Old
Testament Days: An Activity Guide by Nancy Sanders. Contains more than 80
projects drawn from archaeological evidence and Bible descriptions that make Old Testament
days come alive for children ages 5-12. The children can enjoy a desert picnic of
dried
figs, goat's milk cheese, and lentil stew. They can make a loose tunic such as the one
Isaac wore, or a painted throwing stick or wooden paddle doll like the ones Moses might
have played with in the Pharaoh's palace. They can also make the kind of instruments the
Israelites used to celebrate their return to Jerusalem in 300 B.C. There are also many
other games, recipes, crafts, set in their historical background for plenty of
creative hands-on learning. 166 pages. BTH-4037. $13.46-D
Over 1,600 Years Ago: In the Roman
Empire, by Philip Sauvain. A New Discovery Book. Hardcover, 32 pages. Reading level
about 3rd-5th grade. Describes what life was like in ancient Rome. Discusses aspects of
life such as transportation, the army, dwellings, food, and entertainment. Includes
time line and glossary, and index. 3.50B
 Peoples
of the Ancient World Series by Crabtree Publishing. This series is for
ages 8-14. Through the books in this series, young people can travel back in
time to explore the first civilizations of the world. Timelines, maps, color
illustrations, and artwork from ancient sources combine with simple text show
how people in civilizations between 3000 B.C. and 500 A.D. were governed, how
people lived, and how they created art and technology. Each book has a glossary
and index. 32 pages each. The twelve books available are Life in the Ancient
Indus River Valley, Life in Ancient Japan, Life in Ancient South America, Life
in Ancient Africa, Life of the Ancient Vikings, Life of the Ancient Celts, Life
in Ancient Rome, Life in Ancient Greece, Life in Ancient Mesopotamia, Life in
Ancient China, Life in Ancient Egypt, and Life in Ancient Mesoamerica. I try to
stock the titles on civilizations not duplicated by books from other publishers,
but I can special order any books you need in what ever quantities you need.
Books are $8.09-D each.
Peoples of the Past Series: These 64-page books on ancient history
focus on everyday life in ancient civilizations. Unlike Usborne and similar highly graphic
books, the focus of these books is on the text. Although the text is supported by several
color pictures on each page, the effect is much less busy than that of the Usborne books.
These books are designed for those in the fourth grade and up. Order by series name and
title. Available titles are The Romans: Life in the Empire; The Ancient Egyptians:
Life in the Nile Valley; and The Ancient Greeks: In the Land of the Gods.
7.16-D each.
 Pharaohs of
Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne. A trade paper Landmark book. The author
begins with the Rosetta Stone and examines the discoveries archaeologists have made that
have helped us learn the secrets of Egypt's first kings. Cat. #RH-6990. $5.39-D
Riddle of the Rosetta Stone: Key to Ancient Egypt, by J. Giblin.
Explains how the puzzle of the Rosetta Stone was solved. For upper elementary students and
older. Cat. #116. $5.95
Thematic Units from Teacher Created
Resources: These are cross-curricular, literature-based and ready-to-use
reproducible unit studies. Each book offers two or more literature-based units
with lesson plans and worksheets, a culminating activity, management ideas, and
a bibliography.
 Ancient China by Michelle Breyer.
2004. The literature works needed for this program are The Ancient Chinese
by Hazel Martell and Between the Dragon and the Eagle by Mical Schneider.
BTH-1829. $8.99-D
 Ancient India by Michelle Breyer,
2004. The literature works needed for this unit on Ancient India are
Exploration into India by Anita Ganeri and Tusk and Stone by Malcolm
Bosse. BTH-1830. $8.99-D
 Ancient Japan by
Michelle Breyer, 2004. The literature works needed for this unit on Ancient
India are Exploration into Japan by Richard Tames, The Samurai's Tale by
Erik Haugaard, and The Sign of the Chrysanthemum by Katherine Patterson.
BTH-1831. $8.99-D
 The Renaissance by Linda J. Larsen, 2003. The
literature works needed for this unit on The Renaissance are The Renaissance
by Tim Wood, The High Voyage: The Final Crossing of Christopher Columbus
by Olga Litowinsky, and Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare by
Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema. BTH-1832. $8.99-D
 World History
Made Simple: Matching History with the Bible by Ruth Beechick. Mott
Media, 2006. This book is best described by the author in her preface: "This
book is an attempt to condense for today's students my journey from 1961
[when she read Morris' The Genesis Flood] and to pull together in readable form
what I see at this time to be the best and most Biblical view of world history.
I explain how our history got mixed up in the first place and how the Bible is
the best tool for straightening it out. " The book was written for teenage
students, but adults may also find reading it to be valuable. It can be used by
anyone in grades five and up. The author suggests working through the first four
chapters sequentially without a break and dropping for that time whatever other
curriculum you are using in history (since it provides a framework for other
history) and language arts (since this study involves reading, discussing,
listening, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and critical thinking.) 121 pages.
BTH-3180 . $12.56-D
Usborne Books: There is a series for almost every age level. Detailed
color illustrations are supported by explanatory text that has print size and type
appropriate for the age level being targeted. Usborne books are best for children who are
highly visual, who might read the supporting text because they want to understand the
pictures. I can get any Usborne book, but for many reasons I don't keep all of the history
titles in regular stock. The Usborne bias is definitely evolutionary and Old Earth, and
this shows up in all the time lines, charts, etc., especially in history, geography, and
in the sciences. These are the titles I attempt to keep stocked.
 Mi primera enciclopedia de
Historia by Fiona Chandler. EDC, 2003. An Usborne book. For eight
years old and up. Fountas & Pinnell Level N, Reading Level Grade 3.
Todas las repuestas se encuentran en esta amena enciclopedia, que da a conocer
la Historia a los jóvenes lectores a través de un texto accesible, fotografias
impresionantes, detalladas ilustraciones y enlaces a sitios Web recomendados y
revisados con regularidad. 64 pages. BTH-4108. $8.99-D
 Ancient World, Internet
Linked, by Fiona Chandler. From the first farmers to the fall of Rome, this
lavishly illustrated book will provide fascinating facts about early
civilizations -- not only in Europe, but all over the world, from Asia and
Africa to the New World. This is an Internet-linked book with descriptions of
websites especially chosen to expand your knowledge of the subjects in this book
in an entertaining and informative way. 96 pages. For ages 9 and up. BTH-1563.
$13.46-D
 Usborne
Book of Castles by Lesley Sims. 104 pages. 2002. This lavishly
illustrated book for ages 9 and up will explain almost anything one could want
to know about castles and the people who lived in them. From the earliest
castles to the great stone castles, you'll take a tour of castle history. You'll
learn how castles were built and protected and who worked and lived in them and
how. You'll learn about medieval war and weapons and about chivalry, with its
knights, tournaments, and heraldry. And you'll learn why castles declined. This
is an Internet-linked book with descriptions of websites especially chosen to
expand your knowledge of the subjects in this book in an entertaining and
informative way.
At the end of this book you'll find a
timeline, a glossary with some useful addresses, a map of castles in Europe,
Japan, and the Middle East with a Gazetteers to explain them. you will also find
an index.
BTH-1564. $13.46-D
Egyptian Kid Kit:
In this Kid Kit Box you will find an Egyptian necklace to make,
a black face-painting stick for outlining your eyes to look like an Egyptian,
plus you also get to make your own exact replica of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Kid Kit includes: Usborne Beginners Egyptians Internet-Referenced book, Egyptian
necklace to make (leather, beads & hardware included), gold pyramid to build
(pattern & gold cardboard included), black Egyptian eye liner stick, and
hieroglyphics chart (for writing in code using ancient Egyptian symbols). Cat.
#BTH-1565. $8.96-D
 Knights (Usborne Discovery, Internet
Linked) by Rachel Firth. This book provides a detailed (and sometimes gory) look
at the medieval knights and how they lived, died, and eventually became
obsolete. Like all Usborne books, this one is full of colorful illustrations
which enhance the text. It also suggests plenty of Internet links to explore. 48
pages with index. For ages 8 and up.
BTH-1566. $8.06-D
 Mummies and Pyramids
(Usborne Discovery Series, Internet Linked, by Sam Taplin. This is for those
readers 8 years old and up who are curious about mummies and pyramids and their
relationship to each other and the Egyptian religion. Learn how mummies were
made and stored. Learn how the pyramids were built for the kings (and how the
poor people were buried, in comparison.) Learn about the pyramid raiders, who
worked in organized gangs to rob the ancient kings of their treasures. Find
about mummy mania, Tutankhamen, and even animal mummies!
Modern scientists study mummies in
a variety of ways -- CAT scans, with an endoscope, with chemical DNA studies,
and more. But there are still many mummy mysteries scientists have not been able
to solve -- why the mummy of a 14-year-old Egyptian girl had no legs and
who was buried in Tomb 55. And new discoveries continue to be made, so we won't
know everything about mummies any time soon.
This book is supplemented by links
to web sites that will help you explore the subjects that interest you event
more. 48 pages. BTH-1575. $8.06-D
 Illustrated World
History Series. These are for those who are 11 and up, and focus on the
everyday life of the world's oldest cultures. They are filled with colorful pictures,
maps, and diagrams. Titles I stock are The Greeks (BTH-338); The Romans.
(BTH-337)12.95
each.
 Greeks, Internet Linked
by Susan Peach and Anne Millard. EDC, 2004. This tells the story of the
Greek civilizations that dominated the world for centuries, from the Minoans
to Alexander the Great. You will find information on the origins of the
Olympic Games, Greek democracy, the beginnings of Western art and
architecture, as well as on aspects of everyday life in Ancient Greece. This
book will provide a clear historical out line for those who want to use it as
the basis of a unit study. You can follow the provided Internet link to
Usborne recommended sites which are updated frequently for even more
information. For ages 11 and up. 96 pages BTH-4110. $11.66-D
Medieval World, Internet
Linked, by Jane Bingham. This lavishly illustrated book is crammed with
information on the medieval world. Beginning with the Byzantine Empire, the rise
of Islam, the Barbarian kingdoms, and the return to Christianity, you will
follow all the major people groups and events during the Middle Ages. The book
takes you to the Arab world, the Viking world, Anglo-Saxon England, the empire
of Charlemagne, the Kingdoms of the Celts, the Eastern Empire,
Russia, Spain, North Africa, India, Southeast Asia, China, and even to the New
World. Meet emperors, knights, noblemen, peasants, monks, Crusaders, Turks,
Samurai, explorers, sailors, artists, criminals, Mongol invaders, kings and
queens, and native North and South Americans. Visit castles, cathedrals,
villages, mosques, pueblos, and other historic places. Every other page provides
a list of important dates, and there is a more comprehensive time chart at the
end of the book. If you want a world tour, in full color, of one of history's
most interesting and exciting periods, this is the book to get.
This is an Internet-linked book with
descriptions of websites especially chosen to expand your knowledge of the
subjects in this book in an entertaining and informative way. For ages 8 and up.
BTH-1570. $13.46
Usborne Starting Point History: These give
answers to the first questions children have about history and are designed for those who
are six and up. I carry the following titles:
Who Built the Pyramids?
Who
Were the Romans?
Who Were the Vikings?
What Were Castles For?
Usborne First History: These books each
focus on a period of history as it would appear to a child living during that period.
These are for children who are seven to nine. I carry Living in Roman Times and Living
in Castle Times. 4.50* each.Vikings by Elizabeth Janeway, a trade paper Landmark
Book. The
author draws on the old Norse sagas to tell the true stories of Eric the Red, his son
Leif, and other daring Vikings who journeyed to North America a thousand years ago. For
middle elementary readers and above. Cat #RH-8853. $4.49-D
 The
World of Ancient Greece Series: This series takes an in-depth look at the
civilization of Ancient Greece. The detailed text and carefully-chosen artifacts
pictured bring new perspectives to the everyday lives of the ancient Greeks,
their culture and religion, and their world of trade and warfare. The
illustrations used in this series are color photographs of ancient artifacts
related to the text. Throughout the books you will find panels that consider the
legacy of ancient Greece, details of words we use today that have their roots in
ancient Greek, and quotes from original Greek sources. Each book is 32
pages and has an index, and except for Religion & the Gods (which used the same
space for a list of Greek deities and heroes), a timeline. Each book is
$6.26-D. Available titles are Religion and the Gods
(Cat. #Watts-153835), Entertainment and the Arts
(Cat.#Watts-153819),Trade and Warfare (Cat.#Watts-153843), and
Everyday Life (Cat.#Watts-153827).
 Worldwise Series: These
are published by Franklin Watts and resemble the Usborne First History Series a
little, but there are more titles related to this time period, they contain a glossary as
well as an index, they have 39 pages rather than 24, and the layout and print styles are
different. In this series, two print styles are utilized. The main text is in very large
print and double-spaced. It is very easy on the eyes of young readers. The text that
explains the main illustrations is smaller, but still double-spaced. Smaller detail
pictures are explained in double-spaced italics. Like the Usborne series, these books are
highly visual and colorful, but the overall effect is much less busy. Some books contain
plastic overlays to change the effects of the illustrations or add details. These would be
suitable for middle and upper elementary grades. Approximate size is 8 x8. Available
titles are Ancient Greeks, Ancient Romans, Ancient Egyptians, Knights
and Armor, Medieval Town, and Castles. 6.30-D each. Cat. #GrolWW. .
Be sure and include titles you want as well.
Enrichment Resources
CCS Online: Classical Education with a Twist: You might want to look into
these online courses in history, theology, Bible, and government that grow out
of a comprehensive Christian world view. These would be for high school and
college level home school students.
Ancient History Readers' Theater Grades 5-8 by Robert W. Smith.
Teacher Created Resources, 2008. Let your students become
more involved in the drama of history. Use these original, convenient, pull-out,
reproducible scripts based on historic events and highlights to get away from
the textbooks periodically and bring what they've been reading to life. Each of
12 scripts is accompanied by background information, extension activities
(including literature connections), and discussion questions. Plays center on
the following topics: Babylonian
Empire; Egypt's King Hatshepsut; Esther, Queen of Persia; Socrates;
Alexander the Great; Archimedes; The Library of Alexandria; Ancient China;
Julius Caesar; Antony and Cleopatra; Pompeii; and Hypatia. BTH-4770. $13.49-D
 Read-Aloud
Plays: The Iliad, the Odyssey, the Aeneid Three Classics Adapted Into Engaging
Plays Plus Background and Activities Just for Middle Schoolers by Gwen
Bowers. Scholastic, 2007. Friendship, suffering, betrayal, adventure themes that
motivate middle schoolers to read take center stage in three plays that capture
the most widely read epics by Homer and Virgil. This resource has everything
teachers need to introduce each classic story: a short play written for
middle-school readers, background information, vocabulary, activities, and
quizzes. Each play contains more than twenty speaking parts, giving all students
an opportunity to participate. 80 pages. For grades 5 and up. BTH-4219. $11.69-D
 King Arthur's
Academy by Suzanna E. Henshon, Prufrock
Press, 2007. This resource for gifted students in grades 3-5 will motivate even
reluctant writers to enjoy narrative and descriptive writing as they become
first-year students at the magical King Arthur's Academy. First they will write
a letter asking to be admitted. Exercises will also encourage them to describe
the Knight and Beast Department Store where they must buy their school clothes
and swords, etc; explore the castle grounds; express how it feels to swing a
sword; interview the Knights of the Round Table; design a sword, and much more.
Each exercise is open-ended, so no answer key is required. Students will find it
easy to work independently as they practice writing in a variety of genres;
prose, poetry, letters, question and answer; proposals, and memoirs. Some
exercises call for drawing. It is recommended that each student has his or her
own book so that it will be intact as a keepsake of the unit, but the pages are
also reproducible for classroom use. At the end of the book are a rubric for
writing exercises and one for drawing exercises. The book follows the Texas
Essential Knowledge and Skills standards and benchmarks for grades 3-5 in
language arts, but also meets the standards of many other states. 63 pages.
BTH-3847. $10.56-D
 Costumes for Coloring;
Knights and Ladies by Marsha Bushko,
illustrated by Jenny Williams. Grosset and Dunlap, 1996. Books in this series
are on high quality paper which is suitable for use with crayons, felt-tipped
pens, water paints, pencils, or pastels. These books are complex enough to meet
the needs of older children, teens, and adults. The book not only shows how the
knights and ladies of the Middle Ages dressed, it also provides an interesting
commentary on the manners and customs of the time as they relate to dress. 32
pages. BTH-3279. $5.39-D
Design Your Own Coat of Arms by Rosemary Chorzempa. A
Dover publication. Contains 27 text pages and several
pages of patterns and designs, but no stencils. Resembles the average Dover
coloring book in format and complexity Cat. #D-24993X. $3.15-D
Designs for Coloring: Ancient Egypt, by Ruth Heller. Books in this series are
on high quality paper which is suitable for use with crayons, felt-tipped pens,
water paints, pencils, or pastels. These books are complex enough to meet the
needs of older children, teens, and adults.The book is all pictures, no
commentary. BTH-3275.
$5.29-D
Dover Historical Coloring Books: These are quality books
made of heavy white opaque paper. They contain first-rate artwork and informative text and
captions. Teachers can copy the pages for classroom use. The books are 8½ x 11,
saddle-wired, and 48 pages long, unless otherwise noted. Please click on images
to enlarge them. We try to keep the following in
stock:
 The Middle Ages (BTH-3308.
$3.69)
 Knights
and Armor (BTH-3309. $3.59)
 King
Arthur Coloring Book by Thomas Crawford. Illustrations by John Green. The
exciting text which is adapted for young readers tell the exciting adventures of
King Arthur and Sir Lancelot, the greatest knight at the round table. The
adventures are accompanied by 33 realistic, finely detailed illustrations,
including a double-page spread and six decorative initials. This reading /
coloring experience should enhance any study of the Middle Ages. Limited
reproduction rights included. 32 pages. BTH-4126. $3.56-D
 Medieval
Jousts and Tournaments (BTH-3310. $3.59)
 Castles
of the World (BTH-3311. $3.59)
 The
Medieval Castle (BTH-3315. $3.59)
 Medieval Fashion (BTH-3316.
$3.59)
 Illuminated Alphabet (BTH-2312.
$6.26-D)
Dover Cut and Assemble Models:
. These are printed in color on one side only, 9¼ by
12¼, saddlewired.
 Cut
& Assemble a Medieval Castle: A Full-Color Model of Caernarvon Castle in Wales
by A.G. Smith. Authentic full-color replica of Caernarvon Castle built in Wales
(ca. 1285–1322) comes with complete instructions for cutting, folding and
assembling parts. Includes historical text. BTH-2313. $8.06-D
Dover Easy-to-Make Models:
Castle, Designed for
easy assembly with just scissors and glue. Printed in color on one side only, 9¼ by 12¼,
12 pages, only 4.45-D.
Egyptian Punch-out Mummy Case,
9¼ by 12¼, (3.56-D);
 Cut and Make a Knight's Helmet,
Only scissors and glue are needed to assemble this authentic, full-size,
silver-and-gold replica of an armet, a type of closed-visor helmet worn in the
late Middle Ages (c. 1450–1500). Ideal for school plays, costume parties,
Halloween, more. Clear instructions, with diagrams, make assembly easy.9¼ by
12¼, BTH-2317. $5.39-D
 Cut and Make a Knight
in Armor, Handsome, authentic full-color reproduction of full suit of armor
worn by King Henry V of England, ca. 1415. Helmet, decorated breast- and
backplates; hand, thigh, leg and foot coverings; shield and sword, more.
Diagrams, step-by-step instructions let hobbyists of all ages assemble this
accurately detailed 13 1/2"-high model. BTH-2314. $5.39-D
 Knights Activity Book,
by Dover. This is the same size and format as the Dover coloring books, but is
more appropriate for middle and upper elementary children who enjoy coloring,
puzzles, mazes, codes, and other fun activities as they also learn about
knights, their armor, how they were trained, their daily life, castles, and
more. 30 pages. Answers to puzzles are provided. BTH-3994. $3.59-D
Paper Dolls: These are from Dover, and are 9¼ by 12¼,
saddlewired, and 32 pages. They are printed in color on one side only, unless noted.
Related titles we try to keep in stock include these:
 Knights in Armor:
2 dolls with 8 detailed, historically accurate suits of armor, including coats
of mail worn by Norman knights at the time of William the Conqueror (1066),
English knights of 1290 and 1416 and German knights (ca. 1345 and 1480). Also,
swords, shields, banners, etc. Recreate battle dress, defensive armor of Middle
Ages.(BTH-2321. $4.46-D)
 Medieval Costumes Paper Dolls:
This is the first volume in a new series for paper doll fans and costume
enthusiasts traces the history of fashion. 2 dolls are accompanied by 16
accurately rendered costumes worn between 1200–1350 AD. Among them: tunics,
chain-mail armor, and fur-trimmed capes for men, as well as gowns, embroidered
tunics and soft under robes for women. BTH-2320. $4.46-D
 Usborne Cut-Out Models. These require only glue, scissors,
and a craft knife to build. Historical models are usually compatible with 00/H0 scale.
Each model includes full-color buildings, people, and baseboard. These are the ones I try
to keep in stock: Medieval Castle; Viking Settlement; Roman Villa; Roman Fort; Model
Castle; Model Village; Model Cathedral; Egyptian Mummy; Roman Amphitheatre; and
Trojan Horse. 9.95 each.
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