Juvenile Book Lists

Ancient Egypt focuses on the economic, social, and political life in Ancient Egypt. This resource is a supplement to Early Civilizations and meets the 2004 revised Ontario curriculum expectations. It allows more opportunity for comparison of early civilizations. Like Early Civilizations, Ancient Egypt offers a balance of text and graphics, feature pages, beautiful visuals, and hands-on activities.

Describes the history, daily life, people, religion, and lasting legacy of the land now known as Iraq.

A reader in the style of a magazine for struggling or reluctant readers.

Be an eyewitness to the rise and fall of the pre-Columbian cultures of Meso- and South America. Discover the secrets of the Inca stonemasons and find out how the Mayan calendar worked. Full of amazing facts and real-life photography, 'Aztec, Inca & Maya' is a exciting introduction to the varied world of this exciting culture.

tep into the world of the Aztecs! Make an Aztec ruler's feather headdress, sip Aztec hot chocolate, keep your wits about you as you play patolli, make a seed rattle, and create your own folding codex book. Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people.

Features:
- Humorous "Handy Hints" that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread
- High interest topic for children of all ages
- Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations
- The cultures and traditions of ancient civilizations spring to life in the pages of this series
- Includes glossary and index
- Perfect for struggling readers

Do you think life as a Roman gladiator was romantic and exciting? Think again! This delightful series brings something unusual to the study of human history: humour. You Wouldn't Want to… revels in the darker side of life in ancient times. The reader is on center stage as he or she gets a tour through life as a slave, warrior, explorer - even a mummy! Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars leave no doubt that you simply wouldn't want to be there.

It's 1750 and you've always wanted to work in China's Forbidden City. But you better be careful. The emperors are impossible to please. Their informants are everywhere. And if you make a mistake, you, your friends, and your family will all pay—with your lives!

Explores every aspect of medieval culture, including the arts, architecture, weapons, religion, clothing, food, and medicine; introduces the members of the feudal society; and shows how the location and physical features of Europe influenced the development of medieval society.

Trillium Listed! In Discovering Early Civilizations, students will investigate the importance of the environment in shaping early civilizations and identify how various human needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing, were met. Students will also examine and describe the influence of early civilizations on modern society with respect to science, technology, language, art, and government. Skills developed in Discovering Early Civilizations include inquiry/research and communication skills. French version Je Decouvre Les Civilisations Anciennes available. Please contact Cheneliere Education (www.cheneliere.ca) for details.

Presents the history of ancient Mesopotamia, describing the succession of civilizations that existed there and examining the most significant aspects of religion, agriculture, trade, art, writing, and warfare that characterized each separate age.

The student resource applies it to two examples: Ancient Greece and Ancient China. The content focuses on the economic, social, and political life in each civilization. Throughout the resouce, four young Canadians invite students to increase their knowledge and skills and participate in many exciting activities.

In the sixth and final book of the 'Native Dwellings' series, readers visit the American Southwest - home to ancient cultures who built homes made of adobe and stone, and a vast road network connecting distant towns."--pub. desc.

An essential guide taking the reader back through time to experience and understand life in the past; interactive text; charts, questionnaire and time spiral.

Invites the reader to imagine what it would be like living in ancient Rome, with reference to topics such as housing, family, food, clothing, work, entertainment, travel and religious beliefs. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.

How does a fourteen-year-old boy become a knight? In this compelling narrative, readers are introduced to the knighthood of William Marshal, who was perhaps the most remarkable knight ever to live. From his rigorous training in the use of sword, spear, and shield, to his many tournaments and his battles during the Crusades, this engrossing story details the amazing career of William Marshal while giving readers a glimpse into medieval life.
Special features and sidebars complement the tale of this knight, offering informative notes on weaponry, the rules of chivalry, castle life, and the religious and political background of the era. This is the essential book for young readers who are fascinated by the adventure-filled golden age of the knights.

Welcome to an innovative and reader-friendly approach to medieval history, one that combines visually appealing infographics, whimsical cartoons and lively, informative text. Every visual double-page spread highlights an aspect of the diversity and intercultural dynamics of the medieval world, from Europe to the Byzantine, Ottoman and Islamic empires.

Readers get the inside scoop on crusaders and caliphs, Mongols and midwives, as they read about expanding trade routes, power shifts, conquests, adventures and persecutions. From the daily life of the medieval child to Rabban bar Sauma's extraordinary pilgrimage, the result is a colorful and varied picture of what life was like a thousand years ago.

Describes everyday life in Pompeii as it would have been on the day of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the destruction and panic which occurred after the event, and the rediscovery of Pompeii in the eighteenth century.

Describes, in text and illustrations, various aspects of day-to-day life in ancient Egypt.

Life in The Past compares and contrasts the experiences of the rich and poor in ancient civilizations. Ages 9+.

Life in The Past compares and contrasts the experiences of the rich and poor in ancient civilizations. Ages 9+.

Life in The Past compares and contrasts the experiences of the rich and poor in ancient civilizations. Ages 9+.

Step into the world of the Romans! Write in Latin, stand in a Roman soldier's sandals, send signals the Roman way, try your luck at the game Tropa, make a mosaic, nibble on sweet honey toast, and dress up as a gladiator. Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people.

Step into the world of the Ancient Egyptians! Make your own beaded collar, challenge a friend to the ancient game of senet, make papyrus paper, learn to write in hieroglyphs, measure time with a water clock, and paint a life-size pharaoh. Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people.

Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey—ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Building these simple yet sophisticated machines introduces fundamentals of math and physics using levers, force, torsion, tension, and traction. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Additional projects include learning how to lash and make rope and how to construct and use a hand sling and a staff sling. The colorful history of siege warfare is explored through the stories of Alexander the Great and his battle of Tyre; Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Third Crusade; pirate-turned-soldier John Crabbe and his ship-mounted catapults; and Edward I of England and his battle against the Scots at Stirling Castle.

Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead to make sure they had a good journey to the afterlife. But while Egyptian mummies were the most famous, other cultures practiced mummification as well. Learn about the process of making a mummy, plus the stories of the world’s most famous mummies.

Meet these daring men and women who first discovered Canada...

Who were they?
Where did they travel?
What gods inspired them?
Where did they live?
How did they dress?
What sports did they play?

Describes what life was like for Tutankhamen, King of Egypt. Explores his family, religion, education, and the aspects of city life. Describes how Tutankhamen became pharaoh in 1333 at the age of nine, died unexpectedly in his late teens, and then was preserved through mummification.

Step into the world of the Vikings! Make a Jarl's helmet, write your name in runes, dye material just as they did 1000 years ago, drink Viking apple juice, play the board game hnef-tafl, and mold a good-luck charm. Fascinating facts and thirteen easy-to-do activities involve young readers in exploring this ancient civilization and its people.

You (the reader) are an Egyptian peasant who farms for your wealthy landlord. During the wet season you are ordered to help build the pharaoh's tomb. As a pyramid builder you will get an insider's look at what it took to build these massive monuments, such as excavating stone blocks, hauling stones to the site and setting them, masonry work, painting, and sculpting. After reading this book there will be no doubt in your mind that this is definitely a hazardous job you'd rather not have.

The year is AD 98. You are a soldier named Marcus. You joined the Roman Army at the age of 18. This is a really big deal since you have to sign up for 25 years. You take an oath and are given your uniform. You receive your training in Rome. There you learn to fight. You train by running, wrestling, riding horses, and swimming. After your training you are posted to different places, as a soldier's life is always a busy one. You have victorious moments but there are also hard times, too. This job involved lots of travel and pretty disgusting living conditions. You just might decide that You Wouldn't Want to be a Roman Soldier.

- Humorous "Handy Hints" that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread
- High interest topic for children of all ages
- Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations
- The cultures and traditions from ancient civilizations through modern times throughout the history of the world spring to life in the pages of this series
- Includes glossary and index
- Perfect for struggling readers

A humorous and gory look at the ancient Aztec tradition of sacrificing enemy warriors to the gods.