Ancient Civilizations

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Governor General's Literary Awards - Children's Literature - Illustration 1995.Book InformationISBN 9780887763809Author Ludmila ZemanFormat PaperbackPage Count...

Floridius the Soothsayer has been asked to read the omens for a wealthy man whose villa appears to be haunted. The pay is good but it means studying a sheep's liver and poor Floridius faints at the sight of blood! Can Threptus solve the mystery and save...

Set in 2,300 BC, this stunning tale from historical specialist Tony Bradman weaves together fact and fiction in gripping adventure covering the coming of the Bronce Age. Maglos and his High Priest father control the access to the sacred site...

Whatever happens, no matter what, DO NOT step into Asco Express because you might just end up leaving with more than you bargained for... When eleven-year-old Wesley stops by at a mysterious local shop to buy a drink, he does not realise the trouble he...

Dido gallops headlong into her third adventure, following her escapades in the riveting and action-packed Race to the Death and Rivals on the Track. Dido is reconciled to leaving the racing track and staying at home to train horses with Scorpus and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679890515Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848869394Author Saviour PirottaFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Maverick Arts PublishingPublisher Maverick Arts Publishing

An inspiring story perfect for little stargazers.Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon - a fearsome creature who is said to dwell in the sky.Can...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The fourth book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536201222Author Laura Amy SchlitzFormat HardbackPage Count 544Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams)...

If you think monsters don't exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The second in a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.After facing down an evil hag, a thieving skele-crow and an army of the undead, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix is...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his...

A thriller set in ancient Egypt between 1351-1354 BC. Tutmose and Ibrim's father, the animal dealer, is commanded by the new pharaoh Akhenaten, to bring him animals - lots of animals - for his new capital city. The boys' father is delighted. But he has...

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! When a collection of Roman treasures comes to the museum, Lottie, Uncle Bert and Reg discover the legendary code of the Ninth Legion's Golden Eagle. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780147515643Author Jonathan W. StokesFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 197mm * 132mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789774169977Author Arthur D. LubowFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint The American University in Cairo PressPublisher The American University in Cairo...

Dido is the only girl ever to have raced to victory at the Circus Maximus, Rome's greatest sporting arena. Now she and her beloved horse, Porcellus, are in hiding, and Emperor Caligula has put a price on their heads. Can she outwit the emperor and...

Learn how to read Latin in this gripping puzzle mystery story, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed!When ancient Roman friends Flavia and Julius uncover a plot to overthrow the emperor, they must stop the criminals before it's too late...

This humorous and handy guide contains all the information aspiring Vikings need to know about life as a Norse warrior. Expert tips include: how to plunder a monastery; how to keep your lunch in stormy seas; what to wear and what not to wear if you want...

Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! Lottie has lived in the British Museum all her life - she thought she knew it like the back of her hand! But when she finds herself locked in a secret...

This humorous and handy guide contains all the information aspiring legionaries need to know about life in the Roman army. Expert tips include: how to care for your Roman sandals; how to operate a catapult; what to wear and not to wear on campaign; how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679890621Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Random House USA PaperbacksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802852168Author Beatrice GormleyPage Count 151Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing CoPublisher William B Eerdmans Publishing CoWeight(grams) 195g

What would you do if somebody told you it was possible to time travel? The Legions of Rome is the first book in THE TIME EXPLORERS collection which mixes comic book dialogues with a historical novel for children, and it’s full of colorful illustrations...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781432888275Author Laura Amy SchlitzFormat HardbackPage Count 600Imprint Thorndike Striving ReaderPublisher Thorndike Striving ReaderWeight(grams) 140g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848869691Author Saviour PirottaFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Maverick Arts PublishingPublisher Maverick Arts Publishing

If you thought making an ancient Egyptian mummy was just a matter of wrapping a body in bandages, think again! It was a long, complicated, and sometimes gruesome process. What happened to the intestines, lungs, and other soft inside bits? How did they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780836135466Author Lucille TravisFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Herald Press (VA)Publisher Herald Press (VA)Weight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 194mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781079883824Author Dinobibi PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307980441Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm)...

Young slave Milon starts his journey at home in Athens. When he sets sail on a ship bound for Italy his adventures really begin. He narrowly escapes with his life in Pompei as the great volcano Vesuvius erupts and destroys the town; he experiences the...

"Weber's timeless, folk-style tale will strike a chord for young readers who will share Shimri's frustration." - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyThe people of ancient Jerusalem must walk far to get their water. Shimri is too young to help in the fields. But by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544340824Author Marcus EwertFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 264mm * 208mm...

Tutankhamun: In My Own Hieroglyphs tells the story, for older children, of the life and afterlife of the famous young pharaoh in his own words. Tutankhamun tells us about the trouble he got into as a child in Akhenaten's palace in the new city of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733475235Author J R BeckerFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Imaginarium Press, LLCPublisher Imaginarium Press, LLCWeight(grams) 104gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536219883Author Gary NorthfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993555237Author Turney SJAFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Mulcahy BooksPublisher Mulcahy Books

Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts and cultureOur world, little brother, is an amoxtlalpan, a land of books.In the jungles where the jaguar dwells, the Mayas make books.In the mountains...

It's the smelliest winter Brit can remember - the heating is broken, and the toilets have frozen solid! Will Brit have to crawl into the icy, pongy sewer, or can his BIG new friend help him fix the heating system in time?About the AuthorShoo Rayner...

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