Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, international, and health aspects of getting the project finished on time.
Features: - Humorous "Handy Hints" that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread - High interest topic for children of all ages - Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations - The cultures and traditions of ancient civilizations spring to life in the pages of this series - Includes ...
- Patricia Calvert is a well-known and well-respected author of children's nonfiction. - Full-color interior makes the text more appealing to young readers than Lucent's Lost Civilizations, The Way People Live, and World History series. - At 100+ pages, this series offers substantially more information than Cavendish's Cultures of the Past series. ...
Exploring the culture and beliefs of the Aztec and Maya peoples, this book has pictorial timelines, fact boxes and 15 practical projects that allow readers to recreate some of Aztec and Maya history and understand the civilization and people.
In words and pictures, describes the daily life of Ana Moreira, the daughter of two Havana artists, as she goes to school, takes ballet lessons, and plays in the park.
Inquisitive minds will relish developing their own secret codes and messages with over 50 Maya hieroglyphs. The book comes with its very own UV-raised "Glyphmaster", which allows budding archeologist to create glyph rubbings, just like real archeologists. Illustrations.
This updated series introduces readers to the lives of ancient peoples including their social, economic, political, and cultural beliefs and practices. With brand new photos and an engaging design, these titles are sure to help readers gain a firm understanding of who these ancient people were and how they lived.
NATIONAL STANDARDS: Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Culture: I- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different- Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations ...
Diversity is the spice of life, and the highly regarded Cultures of the World series celebrates just that in fully updated, and expanded editions. As has always been true of these outstanding titles, an abundance of vibrant photographs -- including those new to this edition -- stimulate the imaginations of young readers as they travel the globe. A ...
A humorously illustrated guide to 100 historically accurate jobs in pre-conquest Mesoamerica offers a unique view of one of the most remarkable civilizations of all time. The book includes timeline, further readings and index.
Taking young readers to Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula, Takacs introduces them to the Maya, the native people of the land. She also explain the Maya's history, their culture, and their customs.
- Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture - Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery - Maps reflect current political boundaries
Richly illustrated throughout, each book presents vital information to the reader as if he or she were actually touring site in a specific period of time. The reader soon discovers where to find food, how the local currency is used, units of weights and measures, what do expect with regard to lodging, what to wear, and what to do in case of ...
Part of the Wonders of the World series, this volume looks at Tikal, the great Maya city in the Yucatan Peninsula. The book provides a history of Tikal and the Maya world.
Bursting with hundreds of facts and the highest quality of full color photography, these 32 page books will enthrall students of all levels with engrossing details of life in ancient times. Each title features intersting topics that will engage even struggling readers. Topies include: pastimes, food, drink, art, health, marriage, children, trade, ...
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