Jillian Powell
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"With a flair for fashion and a love of cats, the ancient Egyptians weren't so different from us except for the mummies and sarcophagi! This engaging book teaches readers about ancient Egyptian culture as they craft their way through history. Readers will love the diverse variety of activities drawing hieroglyphics in clay, designing their own jewelry, making animal mummies, and more! Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs make these fun projects...
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"Comedy! Tragedy! The ancient Greeks were incredible storytellers. This book transports readers to ancient Greece, a culture of marvelous myths, brutal wars, and sacred traditions. Readers will love the diverse activities that reflect the many aspects of ancient Greek life: designing theater masks, constructing Hoplite shields, adorning Medusa headbands, and many others. Interactive creations, like plastic straw panpipes, will make readers feel like...
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"When in Rome, craft as the Romans do! This interactive book transports readers to the world of ancient Rome through hands-on crafts. Readers will learn fascinating facts about this vibrant culture as they create laurel wreaths, shields, Janus masks, and more! As they craft, readers will learn about Roman numerals, discover how sundials work, and delve into the many customs of this ancient culture. Simple step-by-step instructions and helpful photographs...
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"Readers will lose their heads over this fascinating guide to crafting like the Tudors! Theyll travel back to the English courts where the Tudors ruled for over a century, from King Henry VII to Queen Elizabeth I. As they craft, readers will learn amazing facts about life during the Tudor reign. This intriguing (and often vicious!) period of history will inspire curiosity and creativity. Hands-on art activities immerse readers in another time and...
5) Puberty
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Covering all aspects of puberty from physical changes and emotions to body image and eating disorders, Puberty offers support and advice on the complex changes you experience during puberty.
6) Tina la alta
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Tilly is not happy with her height until she learns it is an advantage in sports. Includes vocabulary words and discussion question.
7) Oh, Jet!
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A family is disappointed that every time they throw a toy for their dog to fetch, he brings back something else.
11) The Egyptians
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Presents realistic and gruesome facts about different aspects of ancient Egyptian life, describing slavery, warfare, and burial practices.
13) The Middle Ages
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Introduces the various elements of life in the Middle Ages, including religion, knights, castles, family life, and food.
14) Italy
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Describes the landscape, agriculture, family life, religions, and pastimes of Italy and uses firsthand accounts from young Italian children to illustrate various aspects of this nation's culture.
15) The Aztecs
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Presents realistic and gruesome facts about different aspects of ancient Aztec life, describing their religion, sports, child-rearing practices, rulers, diet, dress, medical care, and warfare.
16) Bullying
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Explains how, why, when, and where people get bullied as well as who does the bullying and what can be done about it.
18) Izzie's idea
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Izzie learns to help with her new baby brother as her parents explain what it means each time he cries, but when both of her parents run out of ideas, it is up to Izzie to stop his tears.