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The Great Aztecs

L.L. Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847398

Describes the everyday life of the Aztecs, covering such topics as food and clothing, religion, criminal justice, art and music, and language.

Tales of the Seven Wonders

Peg Hall (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622990443

Offers young readers a look at the origins of the tombs, temples, statuary, and other ancient creations known as the "Seven Wonders of the World" and what became of them.

Body Art

David Orme (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613845806

People have been decorating their bodies for thousands of years. Get the facts about tattoos, body piercing, and more. Then read "Death by Arsenic," a story about what happens when you start believing the ads.

The Aztec Civilization

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848432

This book is about the history, culture, people, and community life of the Aztec civilization focusing on the history of the Americas from ancient history to c 500 CE.

The Mayan Civilization

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848838

Recounts the history of the Mayas and describes their cities, government, religion, families, festivals, and mathematics, as well as everyday life.

The Inca Civilization

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848753

In 1100 A.D., the Incas ruled a vast empire that stretched from southern Columbia to central Chile. This book explores the fascinating and dramatic history of the Inca civilization.

Explorers to the New World

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848623

Describes the first explorers and their expeditions to uncharted lands, discussing their motivations and accomplishments.

Patriot School: The United States Military Academy at West Point

Allen B. Boyer (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848951

After the Revolutionary War, George Washington had a vision of a school to train soldiers. The book describes the military academy at West Point and the people who attended it.

Pioneer Days

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848975

Highlights the major events in the history of the Old West and profiles some of the people who settled that area.

Pirates and Privateers in the New World

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848982

Looks at the history of pirates, covering such topics as the pirate code of conduct, life on board a pirate ship, and famous pirates throughout history.

Ancient Egypt

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848357

Examines the history of ancient Egypt and the many different aspects of ancient Egyptian society, including religion, technology, the pyramids, and home life.

A Country on the Move: The United States from 1900-1929

Mary C. Turck (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848555

Briefly describes life in United States at the beginning of the twentieth century, including immigration, the labor movement, America's role in World War I and world affairs, and the Roaring Twenties.

To Be a Cowboy

Bonnie Highsmith Taylor (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848135

Provides factual information about the history of the life of a cowboy through the fictional story of Eddie, a young boy who goes to the Bar W Ranch where his Uncle Hank and Uncle Charlie work.

The Mysterious Ancient Maya

L.L. Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847671

Why don't we know more about this mysterious ancient culture? This book provides information about the history and culture of the Maya and the impact of the Spanish conquest.

The Inca Empire

L.L. Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847473

A short introduction to Inca civilization and history.

Inside Ancient Rome

L.L. Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847480

The ancient city of Rome grew into a vast empire. Learn how the ancient Romans lived and how they influence us today.

Eye on Ancient Egypt

L.L. Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847282

Readers experience some of the rich culture of ancient Egypt from the pyramids to King Tut to Cleopatra. Describes what ancient Egypt was like and several legends that have been passed down over time.

Carlsbad Caverns

Sara Louise Kras (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993574

This book explains how the caves were formed, and what creatures can be found in the caverns.

India

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993710

This book discusses the climate, geography, animals, and culture of India.

The Star-Spangled Banner

Thomas S. Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993901

Mary Young Pickersgill sewed the Star-Spangled Banner, which later inspired Francis Scott Key to write the song that became the country's national anthem.

Japan

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993727

This book discusses the climate, geography, animals, and culture of Japan.

United Kingdom

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993949

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, and people of the United Kingdom.

The Northeast

Martha Sias Purcell (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993796

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, and people of the Northeast region of the United States.

The Southeast

Martha Sias Purcell (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993871

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, and people of the Southeast region of the United States.

Egypt

Stephen Hanks (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993635

This book discusses life in ancient Egypt.