Philip Steele
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This beautifully illustrated volume brings to life the civilization of Ancient Egypt. Readers will learn about the pharaohs, Egyptian religious rites, life and work at court and in the towns, and, of course, hieroglyphs, the pyramids, and mummies. In addition, the book contains step-by-step instructions and accompanying images for more than a dozen fun, hands-on activities. These will help young readers to better understand the Ancient Egyptian civilization...
2) Castles
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An introduction to life in a medieval castle explains how and why castles were built, and discusses castle towns, life within the castle walls, defenses, sieges, and famous castles in history.
3) Mesopotamia
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Illustrations and text provide information about the land, history, beliefs, achievements, and daily lives of the people of Mesopotamia.
5) Vikings
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"Provides readers with exciting details, facts, and statistics about Vikings"--Provided by publisher.
8) Knights
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Tells about the lives of knights throughout history while focusing on those of medieval times.
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Discusses renewable energy, water conservation, and climate change in relation to the energy and water we use, where water and energy come from, and why we need to do all we can to reduce the amount we use. Clearly labeled photographs and simple diagrams explain all the different concepts involved.