Thor Heyerdahl and the "Kon-Tiki" Voyage (Great 20th Century Expeditions S.)
by Philip Steele
An account of the voyage from Peru to Polynesia made by Thor Heyerdahl and his crew on a balsa wood raft in 1947 in an attempt to test certain theories about the migration of ancient peoples.
Illustrated discussion of the early history of Egypt, its religion and pharaohs.
Looks at a variety of villas across the Roman Empire. This book uses illustrations and an informative text to explore how a villa was built, who built it, and what life in a villa was like. It also gives a sense of how these things changed over time. It is suitable for ages 8 to 11.
With more than 80 lift-the-flaps, this engaging book introduces readers to incredible stories, supersititions, and astonishing aspects of ancient Greece. With more than 80 lift-the-flaps and with flaps under flaps, this book introduces readers to the truth behind some of ancient Greece's most incredible stories and superstitions. Children will learn about the society of ancient Greece, its sports, social hierarchy, and so much more. This immersive book unearths some of the most astonishing aspe...
Archaeology for Kids - Asia - Top Archaeological Dig Sites and Discoveries Guide on Archaeological Artifacts 5th Grade Social Studies
by Baby Professor
Mummies (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2) (Readers) (National Geographic Readers: Level 2)
by Professor of History Elizabeth Carney
Why were mummies mummified? These mysterious corpses provide a fascinating window on the past of cultures worldwide. Mummies has plenty of ghoulish intrigue to keep young readers reading. This irresistible title provides the solid science behind the myths and guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for kids at level 2. Mummies is a compelling combination of fun, facts, jokes and captivating photography. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources....
The Awesome Egyptians (Horrible Histories) (Horrible Histories TV Tie-in)
by Terry Deary and Peter Hepplewhite
Step back to an awesomely ancient time with the Awesome Egyptians. Discover which king had the worst blackheads, why some kings had to wear false beards and why the peasants were revolting. History with the nasty bits left in! 2013 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twentieth anniversary.
Qu'y A-T-Il de Si Génial À Propos de Leaellynasaura? (Qu'y A-T-Il de Si Genial A Propos De...?)
by Nicky Dee
Dinosaurios Set 2 (Dinosaurs) (Set) (Dinosaurios (Dinosaurs Set 2))
by Grace Hansen
This title takes readers to a valley in southern Jordan to discover the amazing city of Petra. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.
Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! All young children love dinosaurs. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T-rex, and many more—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms (“T. rex’s arms were very small, even though its body was large”) and featuring bright, cheer...
Contrary to the popular view that they were a people obsessed with religion and death, the ancient Egyptians were in fact very much concerned with the enjoyment of life--so much so that they desired their civilized, often exuberant existence to be continued for ever in the afterlife. Thus they equipped their tombs with all the trappings of life on earth and decorated the walls with colorful scenes depicting their many activities, pleasures and pastimes. With the aid of a wealth of illustrations...
DK Eyewitness Books: Mummy (DK Eyewitness Books) (DK Eyewitness)
by James Putnam
Help your child learn all about mummies using this fact-packed guide. Let your child be an eyewitness to the amazing secrets of ancient mummies from different countries and cultures—from the chemicals Egyptians used to embalm the dead of Egypt to the artifacts buried with bodies to take into the afterlife; let your child learn all about the varied and fascinating ways people have preserved the dead in bogs, sand, and ice. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books p...
Pyramid Builders (Discovery Plus)
by Anita Ganeri and Fiona MacDonald
Everyone from the mighty king to the lowly water carrier claims to have built the pyramid. Discover the part each played in this story of a real pyramid set over 4000 years ago. Written from a social, human perspective, this title shows that history is made up of the experiences of many different people and no single account is the "truth". An eight-page reference section at the back continues the story of Senwosret's pyramid with photographs, maps, hieroglyphs and facts and information about th...