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Dogs

by Lita Judge

Published 25 May 2023
Children

This illustrated history of dogs, from award-winning author-illustrator Lita Judge, explores how humans’ partnership with dogs changed our lives and theirsOf all the animals on the planet, dogs have the widest range of roles in our daily lives. They’re protectors, helpers, lifesavers—but most of all, they’re family.And they’ve taken a fascinating journey to get to this point. Long ago, early wolves evolved from fierce predators into trusted partners. They became dogs! While we know dogs to be lo...

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Machu Picchu (Secrets Of)

by Suzanne Garbe

Published 1 July 2014
Children

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Lucy Long Ago

by Catherine Thimmesh

Published 1 May 2009
Children

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Children of the Past

by Huey Lois

Published 1 January 2017
Children

Do you have much in common with kids from long ago? Sure, their clothes and homes looked different. They ate different food and might not have ever gone to school. But they also made art just like you. They helped their families with chores just like you. They played with friends and siblings, and they explored the world around them.Archaeologists know about the lives of children from the past because of what they left behind: toys, tools, clothes, and more. So get ready to travel back in time a...

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Children of the Past

by Lois Miner Huey

Published 1 January 2017
Children

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Digging Into History

Published 30 January 2009
Children

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Mummies Of The Pharaohs

by Melvin Berger

Published 1 March 2001
Adult

Starting with the discovery of King Tut's tomb and its glorious treasures, the authors explore the entire Valley of the Kings resting place for 27 pharaohs and tell little-known stories about the remarkable tombs and their occupants.

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The Mysterious Library of Alexandria

by Anam Rasheed

Published 11 October 2024
Children

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Frozen Girl (Redfeather Books)

by David Getz

Published 15 May 1998
Children

Discussses the discovery, history, and significance of an Incan mummy found frozen in the mountains of Peru.

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Ð]tzi the Iceman (Digging Up the Past)

by Amanda Lanser

Published 1 January 2014
Children

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Over five hundred years ago, there lived a thirteen year old Inca girl in the mountains of Peru. Because of her perfect beauty, she was chosen to be the official sacrifice to the god of Mount Ampato. Feasting began days before the actual ceremony and priests gave the girl elaborate costumes to wear. Then the time came for her to be given to the mountain. Centuries have passed and it is 1990. Hiking on the snowy peak of Mount Ampato, an archaeologist and a mountain climber make an unusual find: c...

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"An Ancient Roman Fort" gives an insight into the organisation and structure of the powerful ancient Roman army. Find out what happened on a daily basis within the fort. Discover how the Roman army used ingenious techniques to defend the fort. Pull-out illustrations highlight significant parts of the artwork in greater detail. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text.