Indonesian children's favorite stories

Set in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty are transmitted to Indonesian children. Astute princesses, resourceful villagers and daring travelers appear throughout this vast archipelago to tell their stori…

Ancient Greeks

Who were the ancient Greeks? What are the Greek myths? What food did people eat? When were the first Olympic games? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about ancient Greece. The detective shows readers how to write a day-in-…

Ancient Egypt

New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text! A detailed look at life in Egypt - from the pharaoh and his courtiers, through the mystical rites of the priests, to the world of the workers in the fields. Featuring stunning items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and jewelry from the royal palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how Egyptian palaces, Eyewitness Ancient Egypt shows how…

Early humans

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780756610678

Collation

72 pages : illustration ; 28 cm

Series Title

Eyewitness

Call Number

930.1 EAR

Making faces

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

1564028461

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

B

Crispin : the cross of lead

"Asta's Son" is all he's ever been called. The lack of a name is appropriate, because he and his mother are but poor peasants in 14th century medieval England. But this thirteen-year-old boy who thought he had little to lose soon finds himself with even less - no home, no family, or possessions. Accused of a crime he did not commit, he may be killed on sight, by anyone. If he wishes to remain a…

World cultures

'Investigate' encourages geographical enquiry with an interactive, investigative, and visual approach to a wide range of core curriculum topics. Each book uses a fun, interactive puzzle approach that gives children a chance to consider knowledge they already have and build on it.

The medieval world

Thundering hooves, shining armor, and magnificent fortresses . . . the medieval age still fascinates young readers. Heraldry, knights, castles, battles, hawking and hunting, sieges, and holy wars -- it's all here in this fascinating book that takes readers back through the centuries to medieval times. Fans of the chivalrous age will learn how a young page trained for knighthood, what it was lik…

Work, trade & farming

What did the workers of ancient Egypt, Greece or the Inca Empire do for a living? Find out what trades, professions and skills were essential to keep ancient societies running smoothly. This book explores the working lives of peasants and kings, merchants and builders, through 10,000 years of civilization. You can track how new jobs were created as societies became more civilized, and compare t…

Ancient Roman homes

The homes of ancient Rome varied largely by the class of the homeowner. Wealthy, powerful Romans often had houses with open courtyards with decorative fountains, while the plebeians lived in small, closed apartments. This book opens the door to the ins and outs of Roman homes and the daily lives that occurred inside them. Rich illustrations capture they eye and imagination, and quote panels fro…