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Ancient Greece (History in a hurry #Vol. 8)
Par John Farman. 1998
Ancient Egypt (History in a hurry #Vol. 1)
Par John Farman. 1997
The first marathon: the legend of Pheidippides
Par Susan Reynolds, Daniel Minter. 2006
Twenty-five hundred years ago, in ancient Greece, a small band of Greek soldiers faced the mighty Persian army on the…
plain of Marathon. A runner named Pheidippides ran to neighbouring Sparta, one hundred forty miles away, to ask for the Spartans' aid. Afterwards he sped back to the battle, where he helped defeat the enemy. Then the weary runner did his duty yet once more; he ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver the miraculous news of the Greek victory. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2006.What we stand for: The Kids' Book of Citizenship (What We Stand For)
Par Anders Hanson. 2015
Six books that teach younger readers about the importance of supporting essential values. Collection includes Do Something for Others, Everyone…
is Equal, Keeping the Peace, Land of the Free, No Bullies Allowed!, and Stand Up For Yourself. For grades 2-4. 2014Who, Me? Yeah, You!: an interactive anti-bullying story
Par Rob Oliver, Chloe Oliver. 2012
Rob Oliver had the privilege of sharing Who, Me? Yeah, You! at Cornerstone Christian Academy near Pittsburgh. It's an Anti-Bullying…
presentation that emphasizes the role each person plays in bullying. You're either a bully, bullied, or a bystander. This story comes from the section on Conflict Resolution. The explanation centers on the 3 resolutions to conflict: win-win, win-lose, and lose-loseI am god's dream
Par Matthew Paul Turner. 2022
A beautiful celebration of the unique, strong, and wonderful traits in every child—and how God delights in each and every…
one—from the bestselling author of When God Made You. I Am God&’s Dream is a deeply encouraging exploration of the unique strengths, curiosities, and desires in every kid. In this deeply affirming picture book, children will see how God celebrates and adores each of us—and why we should be proud to be who we are. Kids of all faith traditions will receive in these pages the gift of empowerment, purpose, and ownership over their own faith perspective early on through Matthew Paul Turner&’s lyrical phrasing: I'm playful and brave I'm a one-kid parade I'm gonna be who I am &‘cause I'm wonderfully made In I Am God's Dream , kids will discover: • The truth that God loves us deeply, and delights in who we are • The unique strengths and traits that make up our lives • The beautiful richness in diversity Parents and children alike will be encouraged in these vivid and empowering pagesThe buried book: the loss and rediscovery of the great Epic of Gilgamesh
Par David Damrosch. 2007
Chronicles the history of The Epic of Gilgamesh (DB 19137), a three-thousand-year-old Mesopotamian tale recorded on clay tablets believed to…
be lost in the seventh century B.C.E. Describes the text's origins, loss, 1840 excavation, and decoding. Provides detailed analysis of the poem and discusses its impact on modern literature. 2006Positively ADD: real success stories to inspire your dreams
Par Edward M. Hallowell, Catherine A. Corman. 2006
Profiles seventeen adults with attention deficit disorder--ADD--who use its special qualities to achieve success. Includes biographies of political advisor James…
Carville, professional athletes, a police officer, a Rhodes scholar, a physician, entrepreneurs, and others. Written by authors who have children with ADD. For junior and senior high readers. 2006Did dinosaurs have feathers? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Ser.)
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Lucia Washburn. 2004
Coming to America: a Muslim family's story
Par Bernard Wolf. 2003
An account of the joys and hardships encountered by second grader Rowan Mahmoud and her family, who moved to New…
York City from Alexandria, Egypt, hoping to make a better life for themselves. Discusses their religion--Islam--and its role in their daily activities. For grades 2-4. 2003I am Malala Yousafzai (Ordinary People Change the World)
Par Brad Meltzer. 2022
The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate, Pakistani women’s rights activist Malala Yousafzai, is the 26th hero in the New York…
Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women’s rights and free education for children all over the world. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each audiobook are: A timeline of key events in the hero’s history, childhood moments that influenced the hero, facts that make great conversation-starters, a character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to. You'll want to collect each audiobook in this dynamic, informative series!Prehistoric: Dinosaurs, Megalodons, and Other Fascinating Creatures of the Deep Past
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, Julius Csotonyi. 2019
A look at the history of life on Earth starts in the present and goes back hundreds of millions of…
years to the Ediacaran Period, profiling the creatures that existed at each time. For grades 2-4. 2019Tales of ancient worlds: Adventures in Archaeology (Tales of)
Par Stefan Milosavljevich, Neon Squid, Sam Caldwell, Neon Squid. 2022
"What links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They're all things that have been discovered by archaeologists! Pick up…
your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in this nonfiction kids' book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich. Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you'll find incredible tales from history, including: the ancient Egyptian city found at the bottom of the ocean, the terracotta army that hid underground for 2,000 years, and the mysterious Ice Age temple made from mammoth bones. Along the way you'll also find out if you have what it takes to be an archaeologist, unearth (literally) groundbreaking scientific techniques, and meet the pioneering women and men who have brought the past back to life." -- Provided by publisherKing Tutankhamun tells all!
Par Chris Naunton, Guilherme Karsten. 2021
An Egyptologist chronicles the life of King Tutankhamun, and how he became the ruler of ancient Egypt at the tender…
age of nine. Naunton speculates what it was like for King Tutankhamun to be rudely awakened from the afterlife by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922. For grades 2-4. 2021Save the people!: halting human extinction
Par Stacy McAnulty, Nicole Miles. 2022
Mammoths on the move
Par Lisa Wheeler, Kurt Cyrus. 2006
Join a pack of woolly mammoths as they trek south for the winter, braving fierce storms, deadly predators, and raging…
rivers while making their slow journey across the gorgeous unspoiled lands of this continent until finally they reach their goal. The author draws readers into the mystery of prehistory and of one of the most awesome beasts to ever walk the earth. For grades K-3It feels good to be yourself: a book about gender identity
Par Theresa Thorn. 2019
Ancient Greece: Blast back! (Blast Back! Ser.)
Par Nancy Ohlin. 2016
A brief overview of ancient Greece's civilization. Covers the different city-states, labor, religion, architecture, and government of the time. Also…
touches on the Olympic Games, philosophy, and poetry that have remained a part of their legacy. For grades 3-6. 2016Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies. This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts…
from ancient civilizations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphynx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history. © 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio