Mummies Made in Egypt (Reading Rainbow Books)
EGYPT- a nonfiction look at the process of mummification; this one gets a little gruesome-- don't say I didn't' warn you!
EGYPT- a nonfiction look at the process of mummification; this one gets a little gruesome-- don't say I didn't' warn you!
GREECE- a collection of fables first told by the Greek slave & philosopher, Aesop, combined with lush, rich illustrations by Jerry Pinkney
ROME- a visual feast and informative account of how a Roman City was built
EGYPT- David Macaulay's compelling and detailed account of how a Pyramid was made (highly recommended)
GREECE- a favorite collection of Greek Myths, retold and illustrated by the talented D'Aulaires
BIBLE- a collection of Bible stories lovingly illustrated by Tomie dePaola (highly recommended)
BIBLE- a picture book biography about the Mother of Jesus, illustrated by Tomie dePaola (highly recommended)
BIBLE- the miracles of Jesus, illustrated by Tomie dePaola (highly recommended)
MESOPOTAMIA- The story of Gilgamesh is said to be one of the oldest stories every recorded. This is the first picture book in a trilogy, retelling the epic of Gilgamesh for children.
EGYPT- presents the life of Hypatia, who lived in fifth century Alexandria and became a respected scholar in mathematics and philosophy
EGYPT- an Egyptian spin on the classic Cinderella tale, initially recorded in the first century by a Roman historian and retold in picture book form by Shirley Climo
GREECE-a math adventure featuring a child Pythagorus, set in ancient Greece
GREECE- a math adventure featuring a child Pythagorus, set in ancient Greece
INDIA- a fable about a selfish raja who kept nearly all the people's rice for himself, and the clever girl who outwits him
The story of a Chinese Emperor's challenge and a schoolboy's honesty. A delightful fable with Demi's classic illustrations.