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For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost.Sku: 9780394846996
The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
By: Elizabeth Payne$9.50 -
Here is an entertaining and fact-packed introduction to the great inventors of the world and their inventions.
Sku: 9781893103139The Picture History of Great Inventors
By: Gillian Clements$24.50 -
Decipher the history of Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs with this enlightening account of the discovery and translation of the Rosetta Stone. Packed with illustrations, engravings, and historical photographs, The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone is an informative yet accessible overview perfect for aspiring young Egyptologists, kids interested in archaeology, and students in grades 3 to 7. This ALA Notable Children's Book also includes excerpts from the translated text of the Rosetta Stone and a bibliography with suggestions for further reading, making it an ideal starting point for Ancient Egyptian research and reports. Supports the Common Core State StandardsSku: 9780064461375
The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
By: James Cross Giblin$10.99 -
For more than a thousand years, from A.D. 500 to 1700, the medieval kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay grew rich on the gold, salt, and slave trade that stretched across Africa.Sku: 9780805042597
The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay
By: Patricia and Fredrick McKissack$24.50 -
Coronado had heard rumors of seven cities of gold somewhere north of Mexico, so he sent an exploring party to find them. The expedition did not go well. Soon Coronado himself stormed north into the great American Southwest, searching for the fabled cities that he was certain existed. He could not know the significance of what he discovered instead.Sku: 9780880929080
The Search for the Seven Cities of Gold (Dyslexic Font)
By: A Royal Fireworks Press Publication$13.50 -
The Story of Canada is the very definition of a living book. Stories are told in a variety of forms, including plays, diaries, letters, and more, ensuring that every story comes to life leaving a lasting impression in the mind of the reader.Sku: 9781922348104
The Story of Canada
By: George Brown$26.50 – $42.95 -
Trace the formation and growth of the United States, from early beginnings to the modern era.
The Story of the Great Republic
By: Helene A. Guerber$20.95 – $36.95 -
'The Story of the Greek People' is an educational children's book that details the important events in Greek history all the way from the beginning of the first Olympiad in 776 B.C. through to the death of Alexander in 323 B.C.Sku: 9781409927051
The Story of the Greek People
By: Eva March Tappan$28.95 -
"How a village kingdom became a mighty republic, how the republic became a world-embracing empire, how that empire, the dread and pride of its millions of subjects, fell so low as to become the sport of its own soldiers." -- Preface.Sku: 9781165151806
The Story of the Roman People
By: Eva March Tappan$44.50 -
Ancient Times (5000 BC to 400 AD) History is a story. Isn’t it time you read it that way? This engaging guide presents world history in a narrative format. What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi’s tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year old become the last emperor of Rome?6 GradesSku: 9781933339009
The Story of the World – Volume 1: Ancient Times
By: Bauer, Susan Wise$25.95 -
The Middle Ages (400 – 1600) This engaging story tells world history in a compelling, fun, way. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the Giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land? A read-aloud history for the whole family. Over 800,000 copies of the Story of the World series now in print! Add the Activity Book for a full year of history, geography, and literature study.6 GradesSku: 9781933339092
The Story of the World – Volume 2: The Middle Ages
By: Bauer, Susan Wise$25.95 -
Early Modern Times (1600 to 1850) Introduce your child to the marvelous story of world civilizations with this read-aloud series. Who was the Sun King? How did samurai become sumo wrestlers? What was the Black Hole of Calcutta? And why was a California town named Ground Hog Glory?6 GradesSku: 9781945841446
The Story of the World – Volume 3: Early Modern Times (Revised Edition)
By: Bauer, Susan Wise$28.95 -
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The Story of the World – Synge Bundle (Hardcover)
By: Eva March Tappan$150.40Original price was: $150.40.$142.89Current price is: $142.89.By: Eva March Tappan$150.40Original price was: $150.40.$142.89Current price is: $142.89. Select options Quick View -
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The Story of the World – Synge Bundle (Paperback)
By: Eva March Tappan$77.85Original price was: $77.85.$73.96Current price is: $73.96.By: Eva March Tappan$77.85Original price was: $77.85.$73.96Current price is: $73.96. Select options Quick View -
Early Modern Times (1600 to 1850) Introduce your child to the marvelous story of world civilizations with this read-aloud series. Who was the Sun King? How did samurai become sumo wrestlers? What was the Black Hole of Calcutta? And why was a California town named Ground Hog Glory? Enjoy learning about the Early Modern Times with this fun and informative read-aloud volume.6 GradesSku: 9781945841651
The Story of the World Audiobook – Volume 3: Early Modern Times
By: Bauer, Susan Wise$65.95 -
With over a million copies of the series now in print, The Story of the World has become an enduring favorite of young readers and their parents. Available in paperback, this four-volume narrative world history tells the story of the entire globe, from the earliest nomadic humans all the way to the Persian Gulf war at the end of the twentieth century. It now includes the Revised Edition of Volume 4. Told in an entertaining, engaging style, The Story of the World uses the stories of women and men, countries and empires, rebels and rulers, peasants and presidents, to walk young readers through a continuous, chronological account of human events. The reading level of each volume increases slightly in difficulty, growing along with the developing ability of the children following the narrative thread. Volume 1 is a read-aloud for grades 1-2, an independent read for stronger readers in grades 2-5; Volume 2 is pitched towards grades 2-6; Volume 3 (revised in 2020), towards grades 3-6; and Volume 4 (revised in 2021), tackling the difficult topics of modern wars, has a reading level of grades 4-8.7 GradesSku: 9781945841705
The Story of the World Text Bundle, Revised Edition Paperback
By: Susan Wise Bauer$109.99