Living Through History" is a complete Key Stage 3 course which brings out the exciting events in history. The course is available in two different editions, Core and Foundation. Every Core title in the series has a parallel Foundation edition, and both are supported by teachers' packs.
Who was Thomas Edison? Why is he famous? How do we know about him? This series introduces you to the lives of famous men and women. Each illustrated life story is told by primary source material, encouraging you to discover how we find out about important people in history. Each book contains: an interesting story and a look at the evidence, written and pictorial primary source material, a glossary, pronunciation guide, and index.
Designed to support the QCA Scheme of Work for history at Key Stage 2, the books in this series address various aspects of history with questions and answers that are illustrated with written and pictorial primary sources. This text focuses on Ancient Egypt.
Through archeological excavations and artifacts, readers get the real story of life in ancient civilizations including common experiences for children and adults, as well as comparisons between the lives of different societal classes. Each book explores the idiosyncrasies of daily life in an ancient civilization from religion, to government, to warfare.
What is a ziggurat? How were the Sumerians riled? Why did the Sumerian civilization disappear? This book answers these questions and more. Learn what Sumerians wore, what they ate, how they traveled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.
Origins of slaves - Roles of Portuguese and Spanish - Olaudah Equiano - War of Independence - Arguments for and against the abolition of slavery - Civil War - Life of a slave - The Great Depression - Marcus Garvey - Martin Luther King - Protests - Civil rights for black people in America today.
Discusses the history of the Acropolis, a large fortified hill in the center of Athens, and the uses to which it and the structures built upon it have been put throughout the ages.
What is an ayllu? How were the Incas ruled? Why did the Inca civilization disappear? The Incas answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in the ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Incas wore, what they ate, how they traveled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.
Describes the culture and religion of many of the tribes of North American Indians and gives details of white settlement and the resulting battles and massacres. Suggested level: secondary.
How did the people of Ancient Egypt live? What was their social, economic, political, and cultural life like? How did their values and attitudes help shape our world. This title answers these questions and more with informative text, colorful photographs and original source materials, and clear maps and diagrams to show readers what life was like in ancient civilizations.
This book is about daily life in forts in Roman times, from about 735 BC to AD 476. Topics covered include: building the fort; work; roads; clothes and armor; health and hygiene; barracks; family life; off-duty activities; religion; food; and Roman forts t
Containing photographs of artifacts and Roman ruins, this history examines life in an ancient Roman villa with a timeline, illustrations, and a glossary.
The Globe Education Shakespeare series presents a bold new approach to exploring Shakespeare plays with 11-16 year olds. Activities and unique resources from Shakespeare's Globe enable students to actively engage with each play's language and key themes in both print and digital formats. This printed play text of Macbeth is in large format and full colour throughout, with stunning photographs from Globe productions to help students understand the play as a performance text. - Includes easy-to-use resources with activities directly opposite the text and a clear glossary - Offers actives approaches, devised by Globe Education over the past 14 years at Shakespeare's Globe, to help students understand characterisation, themes and language - Provides actors' viewpoints from a range of productions that introduce students to differing interpretations of the play - Contains Examiner's Notes to prepare students for success in Controlled Assessment and Examinations (covering each Awarding Body)
Describes how certain people, both Jews and Gentiles, were brave enough to stand up to the Nazis during the Holocaust despite the price they would pay if caught.
A source book for students studying the history of Britain from 1500 to 1750. Historical narrative is accompanied by a range of primary and secondary sources. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Presents an overview of the Mayan culture, discussing their government, religion, domestic life, recreation, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.
Living Through History is a complete Key Stage 3 course which brings out the exciting events in history. The course is available in two different editions, Core and Foundation. Every Core title in the series has a parallel Foundation edition, and both are supported by teachers' packs.
Revised and Updated How did the people of the Indus Valley live? What sort of art did they make? Why did the Indus Valley civilization disappear? The Indus Valley answers these questions and much more. The books in the History Opens Windows series all feature: Clear, informative text Colorful photographs and original source materials Clear maps and diagrams A timeline, glossary, and tips for further research. Book jacket.
Describes civic rights, religion, education, agriculture, transportation, work, health, family life, food, recreation, and war in ancient Athens, and includes a glossary, a further reading list, and a recipe.
What is a jarl? How were the Vikings ruled? Why did the Viking civilization disappear? The Vikings answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Vikings wore, what they ate, how they traveled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.
Explains the origins, materials, and meaning of traditional art in China, and describes the development of painting, sculpture, calligraphy, architecture, and other media.
Examines the system of camps set up by the Nazis during the Holocaust, describing how they were used, how they were run, and the living and working conditions within them.
Working for the biggest stars in the world—Jennifer Lopez, P. Diddy, Alicia Keys, and Jessica Simpson, officially as a publicist but in reality, as a confidante—Rob Shuter has seen it all. In fifteen years as a celebrity publicist, Rob has been privileged to have a front-row seat to the most successful people in the world. Before Jessica Simpson told then-husband Nick Lachey that they were getting divorced, she called Rob. Jon Bon Jovi flew Rob to each of his shows on a private jet for the primary purpose of escorting out press before his fabulous hair flopped. Rob was responsible for making sure an Asian pear was within feet of Jennifer Lopez at any given moment, per her very specific demands. Being involved in the lives of the best and the brightest, Rob quickly discovered it wasn’t talent all his super successful clients had in common. Rather, what all these extraordinary people share is they know exactly who they are—in just four words.
In Life in a Roman Town, discover how people lived in towns in the Roman Empire. Look at the different buildings in the towns and what they were used for. Learn about the houses Roman people lived in, the clothes they wore, and the food they ate. Then use a recipe to make a popular food from the time-fish sauce!
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