Children Ancient

With this book about ancient Egypt, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts: Did you know that some Egyptians used to shave their eyebrows whenever a cat died? Or that some people worshiped a god of lettuce? With cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time.

Greek Mythology for Kids invites young listeners on an enchanting adventure through the magical world of ancient Greece. Written by Anna Thompson, this delightful book brings to life the legendary gods, brave heroes, and mystical creatures of Greek mythology in a way that's fun and accessible. Through engaging storytelling, children will explore timeless tales such as the mighty feats of Hercules, the wisdom of Athena, and the intriguing secrets of the Oracle of Delphi.

Being able to detect black magic isnt all tea and crumpetsand for Theodosia Throckmorton, it can be a decidedly tricky business! When Sticky Will drags Theo to a magic show featuring the Great Awi Bubu, she quickly senses there is more to the magician than he lets on, setting in motion a chain of events she never could have bargained for.

There is only one problem: the pages containing the clues leading to the treasure is missing. When the first page is found, Cyrus threatens to kill more descendants of the Knights Templar if it is not given to him by Friday the 13th. In the midst of threats and discovery, the demon-hunting angels find they are not alone when supernatural beings begin to reveal themselves.

Mari had her time in the past and is finally home. Unfortunately, she didn't understand the goddess's warning that traveling to the past would have consequences. She could never have imagined what they would be, but she quickly finds out that not everything is the way she left it. Now Mari must learn how to time travel if she wants to put her life back into the order it was before she went into the past to be with Seth.

Born into a village filled with hateful people, Zephyr grew up not knowing why he was so hated. With no friends and eventually no family, after the passing of his mother, Zephyr was forced to survive by himself as an outcast. Zephyr's only wish was to make his mother proud and force the village to recognize him - while surviving in a world filled with demons, paranormal abilities, love, hate, and undiscovered lands.

Immerse your child in the enchanting world of Roman mythology. From the mighty Jupiter's thunderous power to Venus' enchanting tales of love, this book is a portal to a realm where gods, heroes, and mythical creatures reside.

An informative introduction to the life of Cleopatra. For more than 2,000 years, plays, poetry, movies, and television have portrayed Cleopatra as an ambitious woman who used her beauty to seduce powerful men like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony in a ruthless attempt to increase her own power and wealth. But is this the real Cleopatra, or one invented by male historians anxious to discredit an intelligent, competent woman who was the last great pharaoh of Egypt?

Ista and her little brother run away from their foster parents when she is contracted for an arranged marriage to someone she has never met. They try to cross the great desert to find a better life. The foster parents curse them, and a ghoul pursues them. Because of their disobedience, one is changed into an animal, and the other suffers in desert solitude. A pair of crows acts as their guardian angels.

Jeffrey's and Cindy's parents are college professors and believe that there is a thousand-year-old mystery regarding Vikings in Massachusetts right here in Doubloon Cove, Massachusetts. But their peers ridicule them, so they are too afraid to pursue it. So it is up to Jeffrey, Cindy, Steven, and his brother Frederick to solve the case. But they must battle dangerous caverns, their own fears, and must learn to work as a team, all while being chased by crooks who have their own agenda.

There is a new normal that can, and should, emerge from the ashes of 2020. The ancient wisdom of Jesus gives us just that. Ten Steps to Your Best Life extracts 10 clear steps that Jesus taught for living in and through the most difficult times of transition. Discover how to emerge from the shadows with a clear vision for living well in a post-pandemic world.

The Chinese created an amazing society that grew from along the banks of the Yellow River to oceans and lands beyond. But first, these people had to fight off jealous tribes from all sides and move their entire towns due to terrible floods. Yet they worked hard and built a culture that still survives - and thrives - today. Let’s take a close look at some of the most notorious leaders, their culture, and what drove them to persevere through the thousands of years it took to build the China we know today.

Viaja miles de años atrás en el tiempo hasta las civilizaciones más antiguas del mundo. Te sorprenderá descubrir las increíbles transformaciones que experimentó la humanidad y cómo floreció cada antigua civilización. Aprende más sobre la cultura, los logros y las religiones de algunas de las civilizaciones más famosas del mundo.

Torak, Renn y Lobo viven unos días apacibles tras superar las azarosas peripecias de su última aventura. Sin embargo, cuando por fin han logrado reunirse, muy pronto se ven enfrentados a la peor pesadilla imaginable: durante una rutinaria partida de caza, los Devoradores de Almas secuestran a Lobo con malévolos designios.

For 2500 years, the Ancient Greeks have fascinated the West, who look to Greece as the creators of Western culture. Indeed, the Greeks revolutionized warfare, art, architecture, government, philosophy, and more. Of all the Greeks' accomplishments, many can be credited to the two most famous city-states of all: Athens and Sparta.

After all the backstage ghost drama during Phantasm, things are quiet for the Backstagers of the St. Genesius School Drama Club - too quiet. But when that quiet is filled by a mysterious voice that haunts the Backstagers day and night, they set off on a globetrotting adventure to discover the ancient secrets of the legendary artifacts of the theater.

Cuando el rey Teleclo es asesinado en el año 735 a.C., durante un festival en honor de Artemisa, se inicia una oleada de guerras devastadoras entre Mesenia y Esparta que se prolongaría durante casi ochenta años. Esparta inició entonces una etapa de esplendor social y cultural que la llevó a ser una de las ciudades más respetadas y temidas de su tiempo. Sin embargo, durante los reinados de Teopompo y de su hijo Anaxándridas, mientras entre los habitantes de la polis se suceden las rebeliones y la familia real se desmorona trágicamente, el pueblo espartano se transformará.

Once again, the New York Times bestselling author of the Amelia Peabody novels “kicks up a desert storm.”—People The “grande dame of historical mystery” (Washington Post) is back with a thrilling new tale featuring America’s favorite archaeologist turned sleuth. At last the Great War...

Discover what life was like for the first-ever Europeans during the Stone Age. Then, fast forward to the Bronze and Iron Ages when the first advanced civilizations emerged in Europe. You’ll discover more about the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, and the Northern European barbarians.

Viaje cientos de miles de años atrás, a cuando los hombres de las cavernas vagaban por la Tierra. Descubra cómo era la vida de los primeros europeos de la Edad de Piedra. A continuación, avance rápidamente hasta las Edades de Bronce y de Hierro, cuando surgieron en Europa las primeras civilizaciones avanzadas. Descubrirá también cosas sobre las antiguas civilizaciones de Grecia, Roma y los bárbaros del norte de Europa.