Ancient Books


Tutankhamen's Tomb: Uncover the Secrets and Treasures of Ancient EgyptTutankhamen's Tomb: Uncover the Secrets and Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Best Price: $10.50
Great pop-up book for kids. My 7 year old loved it. Well written and informative. Great if...
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Slave in Ancient Greece! (You Wouldn't Want To¿)You Wouldn't Want to Be a Slave in Ancient Greece! (You Wouldn't Want Toż)
Best Price: $5.24
You can tell the difference between someone who has studied history and writes a children's book...
Make This Model Trojan Horse (Usborne Cut-Out Models)Make This Model Trojan Horse (Usborne Cut-Out Models)
Best Price: $5.41
Cutting out pieces and scoring fold lines are an easily learned skill with patience. Model then...
Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece (Tools of Discovery series)Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece (Tools of Discovery series)
Best Price: $10.14
THis was a favorite of my daughter's. Especially the recipe for Baklava! IT was delicious. I...
Romans: Internet Linked (Illustrated World History)Romans: Internet Linked (Illustrated World History)
Best Price: $6.99


The Renaissance (History Opens Windows)The Renaissance (History Opens Windows)
Best Price: $7.99
How did people in the Renaissance live? What were their social, economic, political, and...
You Wouldn't Want to Be Cleopatra!: An Egyptian Ruler You'd Rather Not Be (You Wouldn't Want to...)You Wouldn't Want to Be Cleopatra!: An Egyptian Ruler You'd Rather Not Be (You Wouldn't Want to...)
Best Price: $5.23
Through Time: Pompeii (Through Time)Through Time: Pompeii (Through Time)
Best Price: $3.89
This sumptuous, innovative recreation of Roman life traces the rise and fall of a great empire....
Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)Great Ancient China Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)
Best Price: $7.75
This is a great book for children, with a wealth of information about ancient Chinese culture...
Ancient Rome!: Exploring the Culture, People & Ideas of This Powerful Empire (Kaleidoscope Kids)Ancient Rome!: Exploring the Culture, People & Ideas of This Powerful Empire (Kaleidoscope Kids)
Best Price: $4.80
I bought this book for "projects." To my surprise and pleasure it goes well beyond...


Explore Ancient Egypt!: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments (Explore Your World series)Explore Ancient Egypt!: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments (Explore Your World series)
Best Price: $7.47
From pyramids and mummies to temples and pharaohs, this creative and engaging reference explores...
The Real Vikings : Craftsmen, Traders, and Fearsome RaidersThe Real Vikings : Craftsmen, Traders, and Fearsome Raiders
Best Price: $10.97
This book gives a balanced perspective on Vikings culture and living. It shows the influence on...
The Ancient Roman World (The World in Ancient Times)The Ancient Roman World (The World in Ancient Times)
Best Price: $25.89
Another reviewer pretty much said it: "... What a wonderful book. It has the depth of an...
Cleopatra (DK Discoveries)Cleopatra (DK Discoveries)
Best Price: $3.40
This is a fact-bite-like presentation of the life of the famous queen. The bits are compelling,...
You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!: A Mummy Who Really Got Meddled With (You Wouldn't Want to...)You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!: A Mummy Who Really Got Meddled With (You Wouldn't Want to...)
Best Price: $5.23
While my children love other books in the series, this one does not hold their interest. We...

Ancient China (TALES OF THE DEAD)Ancient China (TALES OF THE DEAD)
Best Price: $8.74
Combining amazing facts with compelling fiction, this new entry in DK's captivating series uses...
The Story of Clocks and CalendarsThe Story of Clocks and Calendars
Best Price: $4.68
I am using this book in a math-through-history course I teach for all ages, including my own...
Egyptian Mummies: A Pop-Up BookEgyptian Mummies: A Pop-Up Book
Best Price: $11.95
this book was ver facutal and illustrated step-by-sep information on how mummies were made and...
The Minoans (Lost Civilizations)The Minoans (Lost Civilizations)
Best Price: $26.95
There is a lot of good information packed into this rather short book about the Minoans, an...
Ancient World (World Explorers Series)Ancient World (World Explorers Series)
Best Price: $58.88

Alexander The Great (Famous Lives Gift Books)Alexander The Great (Famous Lives Gift Books)
Best Price: $4.75
This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively...
You Wouldn't Want to Live in Pompeii!: A Volcanic Eruption You'd Rather Avoid (You Wouldn't Want to...)You Wouldn't Want to Live in Pompeii!: A Volcanic Eruption You'd Rather Avoid (You Wouldn't Want to...)
Best Price: $5.23
A lively and entertaining book for readers of any age. My middle school students did not find...
Cat MummiesCat Mummies
Best Price: $3.98
What an amazing find! We came across this book while looking for Ancient Egypt textbooks and we...
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mayan Soothsayer!: Fortunes You'd Rather Not Tell (You Wouldn't Want to...)You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mayan Soothsayer!: Fortunes You'd Rather Not Tell (You Wouldn't Want to...)
Best Price: $5.24
The Middle Ages: An Illustrated History (Oxford Illustrated Histories Y/A)The Middle Ages: An Illustrated History (Oxford Illustrated Histories Y/A)
Best Price: $25.38
I'm very happy with the state of this book - considering it was used. Looks brand new.

Easter Island: Giant Stone Statues Tell of a Rich and Tragic PastEaster Island: Giant Stone Statues Tell of a Rich and Tragic Past
Best Price: $1.32
The book was a gift. The recipient was very happy with it. Well written book. Just enough...
Hands-On Ancient People, Volume 1: Art Activities about Mesopotamia, Egypt, and IslamHands-On Ancient People, Volume 1: Art Activities about Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Islam
Best Price: $12.48
This beautifully illustrated book features art activities based on museum collections of...
Sterling Point Books: Alexander the Great (Sterling Point Books)Sterling Point Books: Alexander the Great (Sterling Point Books)
Best Price: $2.70
This is a wonderful biography of Alexander the Great for children. It is clear, easy to read...
The Holy Land (The Ancient World)The Holy Land (The Ancient World)
Best Price: $11.86
Another wonderful book revealing the ancient world. It reads clear and smooth. The illustrations...
The Curse of the Pharaohs : My Adventures with Mummies (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards)) (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))The Curse of the Pharaohs : My Adventures with Mummies (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards)) (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))
Best Price: $10.01
This is an excellent book on Egyptology. It has a more personal narration then most books on...

Science in Ancient Rome (Science of the Past)Science in Ancient Rome (Science of the Past)
Best Price: $3.00
Science in Ancient Rome is part of a wonderful series of books concerning science in different...
A Coloring Book of Ancient RomeA Coloring Book of Ancient Rome
Best Price: $1.51
Based on ancient sources, both the texts and the images make Roman history come alive. The...
Machu Picchu: The story of the amazing Inkas and their city in the clouds (Wonders of the World Book)Machu Picchu: The story of the amazing Inkas and their city in the clouds (Wonders of the World Book)
Best Price: $5.42
The story of the rise of the Inkas and the building of the great city of Machu Picchu is...
Ancient Egypt (DK Pockets)Ancient Egypt (DK Pockets)
Best Price: $1.49
A fascinating account of the rituals, customs, and institutions of this ancient civilization,...
The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal Book)The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal Book)
Best Price: $1.95
I would give this book 3 1/2 stars. I found it good but not quite riveting. I loved the main...

The Greek and Persian Wars 500-323 BC (Men-at-Arms)The Greek and Persian Wars 500-323 BC (Men-at-Arms)
Best Price: $8.18
I was quite excited to read this book, as the illustration of the Persian Cavalry on the cover...
The Story of MankindThe Story of Mankind
Best Price: $12.59
The first 100 pages of this book are entertaining. He writes in a way that keeps you interested...
Egyptian Mythology a to ZEgyptian Mythology a to Z
Best Price: $36.00
I found Pat Remler's Egyptian Mythology A to Z to be one the easiest ways to learn almost...
Secrets Of The Sphinx (Orbis Pictus Honor for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children (Awards))Secrets Of The Sphinx (Orbis Pictus Honor for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children (Awards))
Best Price: $4.75
This is a really well written book about Ancient Egypt that drew me right in. It covers...
Ancient Rome Thematic UnitAncient Rome Thematic Unit
Best Price: $4.95
This thematic unit is based on Roman history and includes a research project, creative writing...

King Tut's Tomb (First Facts)King Tut's Tomb (First Facts)
Best Price: $19.12
Mummies, tombs, and pyramids, enter the world of Ancient Egypt! Explore the land of King Tut...
EgyptoriumEgyptorium
Best Price: $13.48
Egyptorium is a mega-book that contains 10 removable mini-books, each focusing on a different...
Hands-On Ancient People, Volume 2: Art Activities About Minoans, Mycenaeans, Trojans, Ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and RomansHands-On Ancient People, Volume 2: Art Activities About Minoans, Mycenaeans, Trojans, Ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans
Best Price: $10.66
In the newest entry in this acclaimed series, young readers learn to create objects inspired by...
National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Africa: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa's Past (NG Investigates)National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Africa: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa's Past (NG Investigates)
Best Price: $10.48
Archaeology reveals the rich histories of complex cultures in the cradle of humankind. Study the...
You Wouldn't Want to Be an Assyrian Soldier!: An Ancient Army You'd Rather Not Join (You Wouldn't Want to...)You Wouldn't Want to Be an Assyrian Soldier!: An Ancient Army You'd Rather Not Join (You Wouldn't Want to...)
Best Price: $5.22
I like the every day info in this series but was a bit disappointed in this one. As I read it...

National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past (NG Investigates)National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Maya: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past (NG Investigates)
Best Price: $10.02
This has great info on the Maya, suitable for kids (age maybe 7-14). Lots of pictures inside...
Ancient Greece (EYEWITNESS WORKBOOKS)Ancient Greece (EYEWITNESS WORKBOOKS)
Best Price: $5.97
I bought this book as a home schooling supplement. It is good except that it is missing some...
Gladiators (Usborne Young Reading)Gladiators (Usborne Young Reading)
Best Price: $4.72
A surprisingly accurate and detailed childrens book on gladiators that avoids most of the...
Ancient Rome (EYEWITNESS WORKBOOKS)Ancient Rome (EYEWITNESS WORKBOOKS)
Best Price: $5.67
What can I say, I wish there were more of these dealing with history. My daughter loves them,...
Greeks Internet Linked (Illustrated World History)Greeks Internet Linked (Illustrated World History)
Best Price: $7.50
I like the Usborne Internet Linked books. They are very informative and it is nice to access...

Greek and Roman Medicine (History of Medicine)Greek and Roman Medicine (History of Medicine)
Best Price: $11.33
The History of Medicine is an important new series for young people on the medical...
Early Times: The Story of Ancient GreeceEarly Times: The Story of Ancient Greece
Best Price: $15.00
We're home schoolers, and my daughter and I used this book as part of her fifth-grade ancient...
The Ainu: A Story of Japan's Original PeopleThe Ainu: A Story of Japan's Original People
Best Price: $4.74
This is an adorable children's book that portrays Ainu culture through the words of notable Ainu...
Tower of Babel Pop-Up and Read (Pop-Up & Read)Tower of Babel Pop-Up and Read (Pop-Up & Read)
Best Price: $8.98
Many kids don t know the answers to these questions as biblical knowledge is becoming less and...
Ancient Rome (Modern Rhymes About Ancient Times)Ancient Rome (Modern Rhymes About Ancient Times)
Best Price: $4.99
Altman and Lechner have created a neat supplement for elementary school students. I was...

Genghis Khan and Mongol Rule (Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Medieval World)Genghis Khan and Mongol Rule (Greenwood Guides to Historic Events of the Medieval World)
Best Price: $34.00
I had went to the library to find the book Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World, by...
Make Your Own Egyptian Pyramid (Make Your Own)Make Your Own Egyptian Pyramid (Make Your Own)
Best Price: $24.75
I bought this book used on a whim, but am happy I did. In about an hour and a half, we (well, I...
   
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