Children's Ancient History Books

ANCIENT EGYPT BOOKPLATES - 3 LADIES ON PAPYRUS (Sample available)
art by Freesurf69. Condition: NEW package of 10 bookplates made by pacaritambo books. The peel-off label stock is heavier than most bookplate materials and is matte and not glossy. They are as perfect as possible, and we feel the subject matter is much different than you can get anywhere else. We can also personalize the bookplates if you like - just email us with the name. 3.5 wide x 2.75 high. Content: This is a beautiful rendering of three Egyptian ladies in turquoise with lotus blossoms on an historically correct papyrus. Turquoise border. Any questions or to request a sample, click here to email us.
$ 3.59 + $ 2.75 first class shipping. International shipping available - please use the drop-down menu.

ODYSSEUS AND THE GIANTS (Ulysses Tales from The Odyssey)
by Homer. Retold by I.M. Richardson. Perfect color illustrations for the story by Hal Frenck. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1984 Troll soft cover (stapled wraps), first printing. Light tanning to page edges. Tiny tiny edge wear. Blank bookplate. Content: Odysseus (Ulysses) relates to his listeners his fleet's experiences on the Island of the Winds and with the man-eating Giants. Ages 4-8. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.19 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

OLDE MISSUS MILLIWHISTLE'S BOOK OF BENEFICIAL BEASTIES
by Val and Ron Lindahn. Beautiful color plates by Val Lindahn. Condition: NEW 1997 Longstreet Press (Atlanta) hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Young readers will enter the enchanting world of Olde Missus Milliwhistle and her fabulous beasties. This learned lady has roamed the realms of fable and myth and returned with the surprising truth about such awe-inspiring creatures as the sphinx, the griffin, the unicorn, the phoenix, and other age-old favorites. Missus Milliwhistle's troll, for instance, is actually a long-suffering fellow who, because of the constant clattering of goat hooves over his bridge, has never gotten a moment's sleep. And the famous Gorgon, Medusa, is not some cruel creature who turns people to stone, she uses her powerful stare to create the delicate porcelain and glass animal figurines so beloved of young girls. Twelve fabled creatures spring to life in dazzling full-color illustrations. Indeed, Olde Missus Milliwhistle's Book Of Beneficial Beasties is vivid proof that fine art and storytelling are alive and well Ages 4-8. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.19 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

THE OUTLANDISH ADVENTURES OF ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
by Paul Newham and Elaine Cox. Wonderful color illustrations by Elaine Cox. Condition: NEW 1994 Barefoot (Shambala) hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Recreates the myth of the Greek poet-musician who charmed the whole world with the power and beauty of his song. Questions welcome. [1copy available]
$ 3.29 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

PERSEUS AND MEDUSA
by C. J. Naden. Color illustrations by Robert Baxter. Condition: Gently pre-read, IF at all, Troll soft cover, no printing given. Pale tanning to white cover edges and interior page edges. Content: This book tells the story of Perseus from his birth and banishment, his adventures, and his conquest of the dreaded Medusa. One of the favorites of the heroes of Greek mythology. Questions welcome. [1copy available]
$ 2.00 + $ 3.09 media shipping. Priority shipping available - please use the drop-down menu.

PHARAOH: Life and Afterlife of a God
by David Kennett. Beautiful, historically accurate color illustrations by the Author. Decorated end pages. Condition: NEW 2008 Omnibus-Walker hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket0, first printing. Content: There are many books about ancient Egypt, but this extraordinarily handsome one delves deeply into the various roles of the pharaoh, and, in the process, gives readers a much fuller understanding of Egyptian life. The book begins by introducing, Seti I, the living god and the father of Ramesses II. A brief history about the Old Kingdom melds into an explanation of the craftsmanship involved in building and decorating tombs, which flows naturally into a description of the beliefs and ceremonies surrounding death. In fact, one of the best things about this is the way the narrative moves simply and logically from topics such as flooding to farming and trading. But as fine as the text is, it more than meets its match in the masterful artwork. In a note, Kennett explains that the illustrations represent only about half the paintings he completed over three years, with inspiration coming from many sources, including photographs, film, and the works of other artists. An innovative design presents the art in a variety of ways. In one spread, readers are led inside a tomb. In another, a series of postage-stamp-size pictures (recreations of tomb paintings) take readers on a trip through the underworld. There’s much to see here, and children will want to look at the book again and again. A quality offering. Grades 4-7. [One of the best books I've ever seen on Ancient Egypt for kids!] Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 11.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

POLITICS, SOCIETY & LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE AGES
by various authors, including Fiona MacDonald. Beautiful, historically accurate color illustrations, photos, maps and cross-sections by various artists. Detailed color how-to photos for the crafts. Condition: UNREAD 2001 oversize Arness (UK) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: Discover how different civilizations tackled the problems and challenges of community living. This book travels through history (basically ancient history) to investigate how societies were organized and led. It uncovers a range of leadership styles, from tribal chieftains and warrior-kings to god-kings and imperial dynasties. Illustrated timeline highlights key moments in human history. Over 200 color photos and illustrations. Decorated endpages detail the ancient world. Ages 8+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.49 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

POMPEII: One Roman City, One HOuse . . . Over 2,000 Years of Change (Through Time series)
by Richard Platt. Beautiful, historically accurate color illustrations and cross-sections by the Manuela Cappon. Condition: UNREAD 2007 oversize hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Light edgewear to top DJ edge. Content: This sumptuous, innovative recreation of Roman life traces the rise and fall of a great empire. Superb illustrations retell the lost story of Pompeii—the life of its people, its conflicts and disasters, and the changing fortunes of a house at the center of it all. Beginning in the sixth century bce, a simple hut becomes a farmhouse, and gradually the farmhouse is swallowed up by the expanding new city of Pompeii. The house grows as the city and its inhabitants prosper. But finally it also suffers the devastating effects of the natural disaster that swallowed up the city—the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This is the story of the growth and destruction of a house, a city, and an empire. Further, it is a tale of discovery and revelation that tracks the extraordinary archaeological work involved in unearthing and interpreting Pompeii's remains. Ages 6+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 7.49 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

PYRAMIDS: Egyptian, Nubian, Mayan, Aztec, Modern
by Anne Millard. Beautiful, vivid, detailed, & historically accurate color illustrations in the manner of the great DK history series. Condition: NEW 1966 Scholastic large soft cover, firt printing. Content: From the ancient ziggurats of Mespotamia and the steep pyramids of the Maya to the modern wonders of today, the engrossing text and beautifully detailed pictures of Pyramids provides a through historical overview of all types of pyramids. This meticulously illustrated reference also reveals how these awe-inspiring structures were constructed, what was kept inside them, and why they were so important to the different societies that produced them. An illustrated glossary and index help make this an even more enjoyable and easy-to-use reference. Also covers the Moche, Incas, & Java pyramids. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

THE RACE OF THE GOLDEN APPLES
by Claire Martin. Color illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon. Condition: Good to very good, pre-read 1991 Dial Books hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. No major problems, just pre-read. Content: Imposing paintings by the gifted Dillons, two-time winners of the Caldecott Medal, illustrate Martin's debut book: a stylish, lucid retelling of the myth of Atalanta. Deep in the forest, the goddess Diana raises this Greek princess, who was abandoned at birth by her cruel father. The child, who "delighted to swim swift-flowing rivers and ran like the wind," is not pleased when Diana tells her she must return to the kingdom of her aging father, who longs for an heir. But Atalanta goes and reluctantly agrees to marry, on the condition that her intended outrun her in a race--something no one has ever done. Venus comes to the aid of the winning suitor, Hippomenes, who has long been captivated by the princess. Framed by stylized arboreal designs, the Dillons' art is reminiscent of the medieval tapestries that inspired it. Geometric and floral patterns, as well as the fauna and flora of the forest, are rendered in stunning detail, and muted greens and golds contrast strikingly with luminous hues. Ages 4-8. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

RAMSES II
by Mark A Simpkins and Susan Taylor. B&W drawings and photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1988 Simpkins Splendor of Egypt Trade Paperback, third printing. Light edge wear in the form of rubbings along hinges. Light tag removal mark top front cover. Interior perfect. Content: Ramses II, Egypt's most prolific builder and one of her longest reigning pharaohs, masterfully crved his place in history. From Abydos to abu Simbel his unmistakable mark is ever pesent. He was a soldier, student, law-giver, and god - and perhaps the mighty pharaoh of Moses' day. RamsesII is an informatin look at the unfolding of a pharaoh's life - his times, his victories, his defeats, his family. Junior High +. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.49 + $ 3.09 media shipping. International shipping available - please us the drop-down menu.

THE RIDDLE OF THE ROSETTA STONE: Key to Ancient Egypt
by James Cross Giblin. Loaded with B&W photos and drawings. Condition: NEW 1993 HarperTrophy Trade Paperback, no printing given. Tiny edge wear. Pale, almost invisible, binding defect bottom front cover. Content: Giblin chronicles the lives of several scholars, namely Thomas Young and Jean-Francois Champollion, who struggled to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs and break the code of the Rosetta Stone. Most children's books on Egyptian history make mention of the Rosetta Stone, but few (if any) give it the detailed attention of Giblin's book. This isn't a biography of Champollion, nor is it a dictionary of how to read hieroglyphs (as is Katan's Hieroglyphs: The Writing of Ancient Egypt McElderry, 1981). It's actually more of a "biography" of the stone itself. The writing style is a little dry, and somber photos and black-and-white illustrations lack the vivacity to catch a young reader's eye. But both adults and children will find this a solid reference source for reports or for more detailed information than general books on Egyptology provide. Reading Level 9-12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.29 + $ 3.19 media shipping. International shipping available - please use the drop-down menu

RIVER THROUGH THE AGES
by Philip Steele. Color illustrations by Robert Ingpen. Condition: NEW 1995 Troll soft cover, first printing. Content: Follows human activities around a fictitious river as they represent the development of civilization over thousands of years, from the visits of Stone Age hunters to modern efforts to stem pollution. Ages 9-12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.49 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

ROMAN CITIES (Beginning History series)
by Roger Coote. Colorful, detailed, & historically accurate color illustrations in the manner of the great DK history series by Peter Dennis. Condition: UNREAD 1990 Wayland (UK) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: A simple introduction to life in ancient Rome, examining the Forum, the baths, the typical house and shop, the temples, the entertainment, the defense. Excellent intro to ancient history for early readers. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

ROMAN FORT (Fly on the Wall Children's Series)
by Mick Manning & Brita Granstrom. Colorful, detailed, & historically accurate color illustrations by the Authors. Condition: NEW 2004 Frances Lincoln (London) hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Decorated end pages. Content: This book take readers on a journey through ancient Rome with an authentic and appealing cast of characters at work, at home, and at play. The sounds, smells, and textures of everyday Roman life are vividly evoked as young readers march through the rain with emperor Vespian's centurions as they escort Lepidina over the mountains and visit a very important queen, witness a gladiator show at an arena, battle with Felix, and visit the bathroom with brothers and noble Romans, Titus and Marcus. Ancient Romans spring from the pages of this fun, fact-packed scrapbook that features pages blotted with fingerprints, splashes of oil, and squashed insects. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
$ 4.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

ROMAN MYTHS
retold by Anthony Masters. Great color illustrations by Peter Dennis. Condition: NEW 2000 Peter Bedrick hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: This book features a beautifully illustrated collection of marvelous stories retold from classic legends and ancient mythology. The tales are lively, well-written versions that make the drama and excitement of each story accessible to children of all ages. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

ROMAN NEWS (800 B.C. - A.D. 400)
by Candlewick Press. Great color illustrations. Condition: NEW 2009 Candlewick soft cover, reprint. Content: Browsable reads to whet the appetite. The "editors" (authors) of these two volumes have hit upon a unifying theme to chronicle the accomplishments of the ancients?a newspaper style. The Roman News and The Greek News are not exactly major city dailies; their format is more suggestive of a news magazine or at least a Sunday section highlighting fashion, sports, trade, food, and the military. Each page presents readable articles complete with headlines, boldface, column breaks, illustrations, and, often classifieds: instruments for sale; racing chariots built to order; reusable wax tablets. The front page (book cover) suggests a scope of approximately 1200 years, and the rise and fall of each empire is explained. A publisher's disclaimer also cautions that the ancients did not have newspapers (of course, they didn't even have paper!), but if they had, "they would have been reading...." Similar comments dart in and out of the news stories so that the entire tone is more human interest than ready reference. Such editorializing, however, only slightly distracts from the facts, which are accurate. Significant dates and events are all newsworthy. "Olympic Games Spoiled," "Caesar Stabbed," and "Hannibal Invades" are typical stories. The slightly oversized pages with decorative borders, sidebars, ads, and cartoons create an interesting layout. Many teachers would probably rejoice with the delivery of The Greek or Roman News as a project for a social-studies or whole-language unit. Kids can adopt this highly readable, albeit slightly sensationalized journalistic style. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.69 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

ROMANS (Lift & Look book)
by Pam Beasant. Great color illustrations by Mike Phillips. Condition: NEW 2007 Parragon (UK) hardcover over spiral binding (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Lift the flaps to change the picture! Travel back in time to Ancient Rome. Who is fighting at the games? What's happening behind closed doors in the Roman street, and what is the Roman army getting up to? Discover lots of amazing facts and lift the flaps to change the picture. Excellent intro for kids to Ancient Rome. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
$ 4.89 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

THE ROMANS (The Ancient World series)
by Pamela Odijk. Wonderful color photos of artifacts and art and color drawings. Condition: UNREAD 1990 Silver Burdett large soft cover, no printing given. Content: This is an overview of Roman society - but a very good one. It covers all facets of Roman society and achievement. Perfect for homeschooling junior high kids. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

SACRED SKIES: The facts and the fables (Landscapes of Legend series)
by Finn Bevan. Beautiful color illustrations by Diana Mayo. Condition: NEW 1998 Children's Press soft cover, no printing given. Content: This is a series of stories by the ancients as they tried to understand astronomy and constellations. Part of the Landscapes of Legend series. Legends: Spirits of the Sun (Japanese); Phases of the Moon (Chinese); Seeing Stars (Greek); Life-giving Rain (Aztec); Arches in the Sky (Aborigine); Stirring Up storms (Vikings) - plus Notes section. Excellent, IMHO. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 7.59 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

THE SARCOPHAGUS: Life and death on the Nile (History Through Objects series)
by Claudine Roland. Translated by Patrick White. Beautiful color illustrations by Jean-Michel Payet. Color photos of artifacts and maps. Condition: NEW 1995 Puffin Trade Paperback, first printing. Tiny edge wear. 45 pages. Content: This is an introduction to history through the visual examination of a tangible object that represents a specific period of history. The book starts with an overall view of the object, in this case the sarcophagus, followed by details of its manufacture. How the object and humans interacted over time gives a unique insight into a specific period detailing how the object has played a part in the making of history. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.00 + $ 2.94 media shipping.

THE SECRET DIARY OF PRINCE TUTANKHAMUN
by Philip Ardagh. Wonderful detailed and historically accurate color graphics and maps by Lorna Hussey & Martin Remphry. Condition: UNREAD 1998 Franklin Watts hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), the original shrink-wrapping is still mostly intact, so I have not looked to see what printing this is.. The book has very very light shelf wear. Content: How do I love this book? Let me count the ways. Special hieroglyph code - secret messages; lift the flap see-inside sarcophagus; scratch-and-smell yukky mummy smell; working model of a Nile crocodile; a pyramid puzzle; a genuine (well almost) tomb robbers' map; a pop-up see-inside pyramid; and simply fabulous text sure to lure and keep the youngest Egyptologist. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 13.89 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

SEE-THROUGH MUMMIES
by John Malam. Colorful and historically accurate illustrations by Julian Baker. Condition: NEW 2003 Running Press Kids large hardcover (pictorial boards) [13.3 x 9.8 x 0.4 (32 Pages)], first edition, first printing. Content: This book covers all of the Egyptian death rituals, including, of course, mummification - from the natural process to the ritualistic. But it is not gruesome for younger kids. Four printed acetate overlay pages provide a window into the past, beneath the mummy's wrapping and right into the magnificent pyramids and tombs in which they were placed. This is an illuminating look at the great tomb of Tutankhamun, the pyramid of Cheops, and the rituals, arts, gods, and rulers of the time. Excellent for your youngsters interested in more than movie mummies. Ages 6 +. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.89 + $ 3.49 media shipping.

THE SILK PRINCESS (Chinese Legend)
story and color illustrations by Charles Santore. Condition: NEW 2007 Random House hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), second printing. tiny edge wear to DJ edges. Content: Award winner Charles Santore has taken an ancient Chinese legend and spun it into an original tale with an adventurous little main character for kids to identify with. Princess Hsi-Ling Chi has heard tales of a sleeping dragon and ancient gods residing in the Holy Mountains beyond her father’s palace. But when she emerges from the gates for the first time, she is not afraid. She has with her a magical thread unraveled from a tiny cocoon that dropped into the Empress’s teacup, and she knows it will lead her back to the palace garden. But she is very far from home when she notices that the thread has broken, and that she is lost. How will she find her way back? And will the secret of silk be lost forever? Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 10.29 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

THE STORY OF STONEHENGE And Other Megalithic Sites Colouring Book (Coloring Book)
text and illustrations by A. G. Smith. There are also color illustrations inside covers. Condition: NEW 2004 Dover (UK edition) soft cover, no printing given. Content: This is a fabulous book - for all ages interested in Stonehenge. Thirty ready-to-color illustrations depict possible construction techniques used at Stonehenge, other Neolitic sites such as Avebury, a gallery grave (collective tomb) in France, a reconstructed Neolitic village, and other remarkable scenes. Historically correct captions identify each site in this book - ideal for use at home or in the classroom. Ages 5 - 10+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.89 + $ 3.19 media shipping. International shipping available - please use the drop-down menu.

A STREET THROUGH TIME: A 12,000-Year Walk Through History
by Dr. Anne Millard. Wonderful, detailed, historically accurate color illustrations by Steve Noon. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, c. 2000 DK hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), 12th printing American edition. DJ shows light shelf wear to top DJ edge. Interior perfect. Content: With each turn of its elongated pages, this imaginative volume graphically reveals the continuity of history. Beginning in the year 10,000 B.C., in a Stone Age hunters' camp, the book reveals how its riverfront location is key to the site's development. This primitive camp is the germ of the modern, bustling, big-city street viewed in the concluding double-page spread. In between, each panoramic image of this same locale witnesses significant achievements of each spotlighted epoch. The view from the Iron Age of 600 B.C. makes clear the impact of iron tools and weapons, and the next page jumps to A.D. 100 when the Roman influence means large stone buildings, a bridge, and an elaborate lifestyle. The medieval centuries draw repeated attention: first, the street as part of a village is visited in the 1200s; increased prosperity and growth see the village blossom into a town in the 1400s; the scene of the 1500s, eerily painted at night, intensifies the grisly realities of the Black Plague of that era. The text is printed in the borders, surrounding the pages and serving as a guide through the elaborately detailed illustrations, where keen-eyed readers can spot elements of humor and everyday life portrayed by the diminutive residents peopling the pages. There are also Where's Waldotype gimmicks to make a game of gleaning the most information from the busy artwork. A fun and effective way to lure youngsters into the study and enjoyment of history. Ages 9 - 12+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 8.39 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

THE TALE OF TROY
by Roger Lancelyn Green. B&W illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Condition: UNREAD 1983 Puffin Books (London) paperback, reprint. Light edgewear with moderate tanning to page edges. Content: Reviewer: "This small book is an excellent introduction to the Trojan War stories and to Homer, in particular. It provides a complete survey of all of the Trojan War stories, from the judgement of Paris to the homecoming of Odysseus. If you haven't read The Iliad yet but are planning on doing so, then I recommend you read this book first. It will provide you with all of the necessary context for the events at hand. If you HAVE read The Iliad or The Odyssey and are craving more Trojan War stuff, then this book will fill in a lot of gaps and point you to other source materials (Quintus, Sophocles, Virgil, etc). The book is oriented toward middle school students, but that in no way diminishes its power or charm for adult readers. I thoroughly enjoyed it. So much so that I am reading it to my daughters, and they are eating it right up." Grades 7 to 12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.89 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

THERE'S A MONSTER IN THE ALPHABET
by James Rumford. Illustrations in ink, watercolor & gouache on Arches paper were inspired by the Greek artist Psiax, who brought to life the amazing red and black figures he painted on vases 2,500 years ago. Condition: New 2002 Houghton Mifflin large hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket) Perfect. Content: Recent discoveries in Egypt indicate that the letters of our alphabet might have originally been pictures, possibly put in an order that told a story. Using his imagination, Rumford retells the myth of Cadmus, the Phoenician hero who brought the alphabet to Greece. "A" was a picture of an ox, and Rumford's story starts with Cadmus in Greece, where he is told "If you seek your fortune, follow an ox with moon-shaped marks." The illustration shows a letter "A" placed upside-down on the ox's face to indicate how the picture might have come to be. The mixed-media illustrations, inspired by ancient Greek art, are in tones of rusty orange, black, and purple. The dramatic scenes take up each spread, with a few lines of text telling the story across the bottom, and a few explanatory notes at the top. The story is exciting on its own, but readers will enjoy the added layer of the alphabet's story. Rumford gives no details about how much of the story is his own elaboration, and readers will find their curiosity only tickled by his endnotes, which explain how much is still unknown about our alphabet. A chart compares the English, Phoenician, Greek, Hebrew, and Arabic alphabets, and allows readers to decode the phrases Rumford placed into his illustration-in Phoenician. Artful design, dramatic execution, and attention to detail mark this complicated but thoroughly enjoyable book. Great for the bright child. Grades 3-6. [2 copies available]
$ 4.50 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

THE TIME TRAVELLER BOOK OF PHARAOHS & PYRAMIDS
by Tony Allen. Detailed, historically accurate color illustrations by Toni Goffe. Condition: Gently pre-read 1978 Usborne - Hayes large soft cover, no printing given. Reissue. Content: Time Traveller books form a children's introduction to life long ago. The books deal mainly with the mor exciting aspects of everyday lie - journeys, feasts and holidays. Tehse are specially chose to show how life is changed and shaped by historical events. This book is set at the time of the New Kingdom, the most prosperous and powerful period of ancient Egyptian history. Besides home life, it covers war, agriculture and religion. It shows how the pyramids were built and explains how hieroglyphic writing worked. The illustrations for the book are the result of wide and careful research - based on wall paintings, stone reliefs, the remains of temples and tombs. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.59 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

TOMBS & TREASURES (See Through History)
by Catherine Charley. James Field & Jonathan Adams (Cover & Interior Illus). Condition: NEW 1995 Hamlyn (UK) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), reprint. Content: Beautiful color illustrations with see-through overlays to show stages of excavation. Stunning work by the editors, authors, & artists of Hamlyn Children's Books, as always. Tombs and Treasures covered: Tutankhamun; Cemetery of Ur; Etruscans; Scythian Tombs; First Mausoleum; Philip of Macedon; Jade Price; Pompeii; Lords of Sipan; Old and New Lords; Invasion Trasures; Terracotta Army; Tomb of Pacal; sutton Hoo; Tamerlaine; Spanish Treasure; El Dorado; The mary Rose; Bodies Preserved; Taj Mahal; Key dates & glossary. Perfect way for kids or adults to enjoy history and archaeology of ancient times. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.50 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

TROJAN HORSE: The World's Greatest Adventure (DK Readers - Level 4)
by David Clement-Davies. Perfect & historically accurate color illustrations which always mark a "DK" product. Condition: NEW 2004 DK soft cover, 5th printing. Content: Clement-Davies retells the story of The Iliad from the quarrel over the golden apple to the fall of Troy. DK's trademark layout illustrates perfectly both the benefits and drawbacks of the technique. It allows for explanations that would be awkward to include within the text, but the narrative flow of this exciting adventure story is constantly interrupted. Colorful, dramatic drawings illustrate the tale. The sidebars consist of full-color photos, illustrations, and art reproductions. The writing is good, if not exceptional. The reading level and page design make the book suitable for reluctant readers. The Iliad (Kingfisher, 1997), retold by Ian Strachan, is better written and tells the story in more depth, but is intended for an older audience. The Trojan Horse (McElderry, 1992), retold and illustrated by Warwick Hutton, focuses on the fall of Troy, with the events leading up to the appearance of the horse only briefly described. Level 4 reading level. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.89 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

TROJAN HORSE: The World's Greatest Adventure (Step Into Reading - Level 4)
by Emily Little. Beautiful, historically accurate color illustrations by Michael Eagle. Condition: NEW c. 2002 Random House soft cover, 9th printing. Content: "An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy. The book is well tailored to younger readers with careful explanations and short sentences; a pronunciation guide is appended. Drawings portray the story's main events. A nice supplement to units on ancient Greece or mythology." Level 4 reading level. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.19 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

THE TROJAN HORSE
by Albert Lorenz with Joy Schleh. Wonderful color illustrations by the Author Lorenz. End pages decorated with a map of the ancient world and the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Condition: NEW 2006 Abrams hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Part graphic novel, part picture book, and part Stephen Biesty-style cutaways, Lorenz's work breezes through the Trojan War, focusing on the culminating incident. The author omits grisly matters, leaving in the beauty contest of the goddesses, the rewarding of Helen to Paris, the long duration of the war, and the inspiration to create the great horse. The quarreling gods and goddesses are busts who talk in a modern style (yup, he just declared war!). The full-color illustrations feature ancient artistic motifs, large architectural structures teeming with small figures of humans and animals, cartoon panels of various sizes, and exaggerated facial expressions. Especially notable is a cutaway of the Trojan Horse, showing how soldiers got in and out, and what was included in the structure (notably, a bathroom). An author's note and a cartoon-style map provide further details, including the history of the city of Troy and dates and locations for the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While the narrative is so abbreviated as to lose much of its more nuanced dramatic tension, the overall question of the story--who will win the war, and how?–is sufficient to keep young readers turning the pages. Grades 2 - 6. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
$ 5.29 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

TROY AND KNOSSOS (Digging Up the Past Children's series)
by Peter Hicks. Color photos, drawings, and maps plus B&W era photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 1997 Steck Vaughn (Austin) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first printing. Content: This book recounts the stories behind the discovery of Troy and Knossos by archaeologists Heinrich Schliemann and Arthur Evans respectively. Includes a timeline, glossary, further reading list and an index. Suitable for the National Curriculum History Key Stages 2/3. Covers digs, sites, archaeologists, myths, etc. Ages 9 - 12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.89 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

TUTANKHAMUN AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE PHARAOHS
by the great Egyptian archaeologist, Zahi Hawass. Color photos by Kenneth Garrett. Condition: NEW 2005 National Geographic small soft cover, no printing given. Exhibition book. Content: When the new King Tut exhibition toured the US in 2005, this was one of the exhibition books for that tour. Simply beautiful. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.49 + $ 2.97 media shipping.

TUTANKHAMEN GIFT
written & illustrated by Robert Sabauda (Saint Valentine. Beautiful, detailed color illustrations which are historically correct. Condition: NEW 1994 Atheneum hardcoer (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Light edge wear to DJ edges. Content: As in Sabuda's Saint Valentine , this equally arresting five-color picture book appropriates the art of another culture to evoke a specific historical setting. Here, telling the story of the 14th-century, B.C., pharaoh, Sabuda uses painted, handmade Egyptian papyrus as the background for his art; a single cut, painted piece of black paper adhered to the papyrus forms each picture. Contrasting effectively with the rich black lines are luminescent orange, purple, blue, green and gold hues. The text, well suited to the target audience, explains how the quiet, diminutive youngest son of the pharaoh Amenhotep III often stopped to watch workers erecting the elaborate sandstone temples that his father had ordered built ("All this to please the gods and keep them happy!"). "Someday," Tutankhamen vows, "I too shall do something great to honor the gods"--and that day comes sooner than anyone expects. His brother (who had succeeded his father as pharaoh) dies suddenly when Tutankhamen is 10. Ascending the Egyptian throne, the boy rebuilds all the temples that his unpopular brother had destroyed, and he rules benevolently until his death nine years later. Sabuda neatly distills the history of a celebrated young ruler while offering a visual treat on each page. Ages 6-9. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 8.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

VICIOUS VIKINGS (Horrible Histories series)
by Terry Deary. Hilarious, but historically accurate, B&W comic illustrations by Martin Brown. Condition: NEW 2007 Scholastic (UK) Trade Paperback, reissue. Content: Reviewer: "This book will either leave you shivering from the stories that are scarier than a Vicious Viking ghost or sickening your sickened teacher with amazingly gruesome facts. But be warned! If you let any grown-up read this book, they will be just as clever as you! They shall tell your teacher everything they know, so you cannot sicken them (now that would be a disaster!). So hide your book carefully. I say this is cool with hot pictures! I gave it 10 out of 10!" We get to learn about: why some vicious Vikings had names like Fat-thighs, Oaf and Stinking; how to build a vicious Viking longboat; which vicious Viking god dressed up as a woman. Excellent way to get kids interested in history. Grades 5 - 8. {Note: One section deals with the writings of Ibn Fadlan about the "Russian" Vikings and their "burial" practices. These writings are also the basis for parts of Michael Crichten's Eaters of the Dead and his movie of this book, The 13th Warrior.] [2 copies available]
$ 6.00 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

THE VICIOUS VIKINGS STICKER BOOK (Horrible Histories series)
by Terry Deary. Hilarious, but historically accurate, color illustrations by martin Brown. Condition: NEW 1994 CE (London) via Scholastic soft cover, second printing. Content: No one does Kid's history like Horrible Histories. Reviewer: "The facts were fun and easily memorable due to the great graphics and comic book style format." Fun and historically accurate - who could ask for anything more? Over 100 re-peelable stickers. Pair this with CE's Vicious Vikings. Grades 5 - 8. [2 copies available]
$ 3.50 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

VIKING IT AND LIKING IT (The Time Warp Trio series - "Historical" Fiction)
by Jon Scieszka. Clever B&W illustratins by Adam McCauley. Condition: NEW 2002 Viking (how appropriate) hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), second printing. Content: The twelfth installment in Jon Scieszka's popular Time Warp Trio series catapults Fred, Joe, and Sam straight from Fred's room in Brooklyn into a Viking adventure. This time, the magic of Uncle Joe's mysterious time-travel book is triggered by Sam chanting the word "Thursday" over and over. Who knew the cosmos would interpret "Thursday" as the Norse god Thor's day and send the trio back to 1000 A.D.? As ever, the scrappy threesome finds big trouble in the form of a boatload of Vikings from Greenland, complete with Leif Ericksson; an annoying official poet (or skald) aptly named Bullshik; and a new diet of roast walrus and whale blubber. The snappy dialogue and classic boy humor in this series of chapter books guarantee chuckles from the most reluctant readers--and the generous type size and McCauley's comic illustrations don't hurt either. As a special bonus, readers will learn which other days of the week were named after Norse gods and get tips on creating a Viking name (or nickname) of their own. Grades 3 - 8. [1 copy available]
$ 3.59 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

THE VIKINGS (History Makers series)
by Jackie Graff. Great color (some comic) illustrations by various artists. Condition: NEW 2002 Parragon (UK) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: This book is packed full of information about the mighty northern people who traveled, raided, looted and traded their way across Europe and beyond. Find out about all the Vikings, from the most bloodthirsty killers to the most intrepid explorers. Have you ever wondered: How the Vikings sailed the seas?; Where they passed laws?; Who their gods were?; What a Thing was? Well, you can find out right here in this book! Ages 9 - 12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.50 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

VIKINGS [BBC Fact Finders]
by Peter Chrisp. Beautiful color photos of artefacts, drawings, and maps. Condition: NEW 1993 BBC Educational hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: A great way to introduce youngsters to the Vikings - their daily life, conquests, longships, clothing, and amusements. Ages 7+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 8.49 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

THE VIKINGS (Osprey Military)
by Ian Heath. B&W photos of artifacts and drawings plus wonderful color plates by Angus McBride. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Osprey hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: This book is everything you have grown to expect from Osprey books, Military and otherwise. Detailed history plus wonderful graphics. Great homeschooling book for grades 8+. Questions encouraged. [1 copy available]
$ 6.59 + $ 3.29 media shipping. International shipping available - please email us.

THE VINLAND SAGA
illustrated by Jarle Rosseland. Text translated from the Icelandic by Anne Holtsmark. Beautiful full-page color illustrations from the "Vinland Suite" by Jarle Rosseland. Condition: Very gently pre-read, IF at all, 2000 Rosseland (Oslo) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no edition given. Content: [Note: Part of the text is large print & for older children - grade 5+) but the intro material is definitely for adult history buffs.] Not only is this the story (translation) of "The Saga of the Greenlanders" and "Eric the Red," but also of the "Vinland" sculpture by Rosseland which is now at the Chicago Athenaeum Museum, Schaumburg, Illinois. A somewhat "odd" book, IMHO, but it works and is very informative and the artwork is excellent. Questions encouraged. [1 copy available]
$ 25.59 + $ 3.19 media shipping. International shipping available - please use the drop-down menu.

THE WADJET EYE (Historical Fiction)
by Jill Rubalcaba. Bryn Barnard cover art. Condition: NEW 2000 Clarion Books hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Tiny edge wear top DJ edge. Small binding error. Content: Set in the Roman Empire in 45 B.C., this action-filled story is not for the faint of heart. The book begins with Damon, a young medical student, weeping over the death of his Egyptian mother. Damon wants to honor his mother's wishes, so when the embalmers refuse to prepare her body for burial, he mummifies her himself. Then, together with his friend Artemas, Damon sets off to find his father, a soldier in Caesar's army. Along the way, their ship sinks, and the duo is almost eaten by sharks. They are rescued by Cleopatra, who sends them off to spy on Cicero, Caesar's enemy and gives them "The Wadjet Eye" amulet for protection. In a dramatic denouement, Damon meets his father (and Caesar) at a battlefield hospital, where he tries to sort out his feelings for the man he has not seen in six years. The book's fast pace (and, frankly, some of its gore) will appeal to readers who relish exciting stories. Rubalcaba also does a good job with the characterizations, especially her depiction of the relationship between the friends. Try this with boys who don't think they like historical fiction. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.00 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON THE BANKS OF THE NILE: Egypt 3050 - 30 BC
by Editors of Time Life. Beautiful color photos illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1997 Time Life large hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. Content: This book relies on hieroglyphics, charms, paintings, and even written prayers to re-create what life was like in the land of the pyramids. Rather than attempt to summarize the entire history of Egypt, the chapters focus on personal accounts of specific people who have been dead for thousands of years. For example, in 2002 B.C., a farmer named Hekanakht was sent away from his family to fulfill ceremonial and administrative duties. Through his letters home, readers learn of his struggles to settle domestic squabbles and maintain his farm from afar. Accounts of pharaohs, warriors, and commoners are included. Much emphasis is given to the role of women. These primary-source documents create a moving and immediate picture of these ancient people. Full-color photos work well with the text, showing carvings, sculpture, and portraits of the Egyptians whose stories are told along with artifacts relating to their lives. The text is meaty; nonreaders scared off by the adult format will miss the best part-reconfiguring in their imaginations the past as its participants described it. The best use of this book may be by teachers to supplement a study unit with succinct, shared passages transcribed from the past. A fascinating volume that can't help but make readers wonder if human emotions will survive as well on paper and e-mail as these amazing messages have done in clay and stone. Grades 7 through adult. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.59 + $ 3.49 media shipping.

YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO BE AN EGYPTIAN MUMMY! Disgusting Things You'd Rather Not Know
by David Stewart. Great comic color illustrations by David Antram. Condition: UNREAD 2001 Scholastic soft cover, first pritning. Light shelf wear hinge crease. Interior perfect. Content: Get ready! As a wealthy ancient Egyptian, you are about to drop dead! To enter the afaterlife, your body must go through extraordinary processes to become a mummy. It's disgusting! This is an historically correct and very funny look at the Egyptian process of mummification - not just for kids! Reviewer: "This book puts you in the seat of being the mummy and goes through the steps of you going from dead to becoming a mummy and beyond. This book (and the series) provides a great learning tool while mixing in humor." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.59 + $ 3.09 media shipping.