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This powerful series profiles the lives and times, incredible battles and daring feats of ancient and medieval warriors.
From the lowliest slave to the most powerful ruler, every civilization has been built—and undone—by different classes of people. This series takes an anthropologist’s view of five famous Ancient Civilizations, noting how the various social groups influenced and interacted with each other and changed the very history of the world. Emphasizing each civilization’s legacy and innovations, each title also presents a timeline of major historical events, and engaging facts are highlighted throughout.
Our modern world still benefits from the work of ancient civilizations! Everything from how we communicate to what we eat is based on the discoveries of ancient people. This fascinating series introduces readers to the daily lives and innovations of ancient societies. Narrative openings give way to chapters on the rulers, daily life, beliefs, and fall of each ancient society. Each title includes profiles, a cause and effect graphic, a time and place matrix, a timeline, and a thought-provoking qu
With dozens of entries describing the history of ancient civilizations and the landscapes on which they thrived, this reference series uses double-page maps, reconstructed artworks, and photographs to provide invaluable information about the great cultures of the past. The insightful text along with illustrations and photography will give readers a solid base for any research project and learning.
Uncover the mysteries of some of the most intriguing places on the planet. What was Stonehenge used for? Are the Egyptian pyramids really cursed? While answers to some questions have been lost to history, discover what scientists have learned about some of the most fascinating ancient sites.
If you could be a medieval warrior, which one would you be? Readers will devour every fact about the armor, weapons, tactics, and training of ancient warriors in these exciting books. Fascinating photos recreate what it was like in battle long ago. Every book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
A young Welsh soldier fights along the Western Front during World War I, experiencing the horrors of trench warfare before participating in the famed Christmas Truce of 1914.
For the Animal Planet viewer there is no better series. Here the strategies of animals that hunt are described using spectacular photos, unusual facts, and true-life stories. Using a high interest approach to introduce what animals can eat, their role in the food web, and how they hunt, this series includes “Snack on this Fact boxes, and end-matter that provides a “deadliest species ranking.
Animals display the most bizarre, daring and extraordinary behaviors as they attack prey and defend themselves against predators.
Though most wild animals aren't looking for trouble, they will attack anyone they view as a threat. And in a fight, they usually have the advantage. Hear stories of people who survived wild brawls in this action-packed series.