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Author
Series
Unearthing ancient civilizations volume India
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Although ancient India was unearthed by archaeologists long after Egypt and Mesopotamia, experts now believe it was one of the first civilizations in history. Ancient India has given the world Hinduism, Buddhism, advanced mathematics and astronomy, games such as chess and Chutes and Ladders, and much more. Through engaging sidebars and an in-depth timeline, augmented by full-color photographs, readers learn about the history and achievements of this...
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
The authority of the pope was challenged by Martin Luther, a monk who wished to reform some corrupt practices of the Catholic Church. This challenge ended up changing not just Christianity but the social order. Artwork and texts provide a window into the events of this fascinating time.
Author
Series
Unearthing ancient civilizations volume Mesopotamia
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The oldest civilizations on Earth started in ancient Mesopotamia. There, small settlements grew into large, complex cities. Some were completely forgotten until archaeologists began to dig up their foundations, but the contributions they made to the world live on today. Informative main text is supplemented with full-color photographs and engaging sidebars. A thorough timeline gives readers a clear idea of the sequence of events in ancient Mesopotamia,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill.; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this fascinating graphic novel, witness the real-life debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for nonfiction readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the invention of the telephone. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publiction Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
40 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the facts and myths about life in the nineteenth century American West, including if cowboys wore large hats, if stagecoaches were robbed, and if Calamity Jane was a real person.
Author
Series
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pub. Date
1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
94 p.: col. ill.; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
History is dramatic-and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation....
Author
Series
Unearthing ancient civilizations volume Egypt
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Ancient Egypt has long fascinated citizens of the modern world. Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, and other elements have inspired a romantic and sometimes mystical view of this ancient society. However, viewed through this lens, the facts are sometimes overlooked and the lasting contributions may be obscured. This book takes a down-to-earth, factual look at ancient Egypt. The engaging main text describes its history and culture, while engaging sidebars...
10) The Renaissance
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
The rebirth of knowledge, art, and philosophy, and a rejuvenation of banking and business, mark the period known as the Renaissance. Follow the important events in this flourishing of Western culture through the words spoken and the works done by the people of this period.
12) Indonesia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
144 pages : color illustrations and maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Unearthing ancient civilizations volume Rome
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Roman Republic was a major world power for years. However, it eventually fell and was replaced by the Roman Empire, which then endured for another few centuries. In this volume, readers learn about the history of ancient Rome, with a focus on the main factors that contributed to the Roman Republic's collapse: income inequality, civil wars, and corrupt politicians. The engaging main text is augmented by an in-depth timeline, and full-color photographs...
14) Williamsburg
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
16) The Panama Canal
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process"--
Author
Series
Unearthing ancient civilizations volume Greece
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Greece has been called the birthplace of Western civilization. However, its plunge into illiteracy during a dark age that lasted centuries has made much of its early history an intriguing mystery. This volume examines what historians know and what they can only surmise based on the archaeological record. In-depth sidebars highlight interesting facts, and full-color photographs allow readers to imagine ancient Greece at the height of its glory. Additionally,...
18) Tunisia
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tunisia offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.
Author
Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 6
Physical Desc
170 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores how people's need to relieve themselves shaped human development from ancient times to the present and traces human civilization through changes in the technology, health effects, related occupations, and differing clothing.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the early 1800s, many Americans living in the eastern states wanted to explore the western frontier. Vast amounts of land and resources lay to the west-but the Appalachian Mountains formed a huge wall stretching from Canada to Georgia. How could Americans cut through it? Who could create a workable plan? What overwhelming challenges did the workers face? Discover how the Erie Canal opened the passage to the West, bringing people new opportunities...