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Did you know? There was once a boy who was kidnapped by a rival clan and escaped? Did you know he has millions of descendants? Did you know he is a hero to some and a villain to others? Explore a series of beautiful images while meeting Genghis Khan, the founder and leader of the Mongol Empire, through twenty-six fascinating alphabetized parts of his life. The Historic Alphabet Book series from History Unboxed® features fascinating historical figures with simple biographical text on one page and deeper explanation on the facing page. These books are ideal for developing readers who are ready for more advanced content. Lexile® Measure: 860LOverall Reading Level: 8-11 years oldHistory Unboxed® uses a unique dual rating system. Reading Levels:A) Read With Me: Simple text for child, deeper text for educatorsB) I Love Reading: Stories to be enjoyed with independenceTheme Levels:1) Simple, gentle, fascinating stories2) Engaging story with mild story violence and/or conflict themes3) High interest story with dynamic language and moderate violence and/or conflict themes This title is an A3

THE TOP 30 HISTORICAL PEOPLE OF THE RENAISSANCE & REFORMATION! While this book is meant to supplement our older-student Color Thru History book, it can stand alone as an early introduction to these great historical figures.

A great artist and an influential diplomat, Peter Paul Rubens was a man of remarkable accomplishment. As a diplomat he was devoted to working for peace, visiting the courts of the most powerful leaders in Europe. As an artist, earning fame during his lifetime, he traveled across Europe decorating large palaces and churches.Elizabeth Ripley shows Rubens working and studying in Italy, where the foundations of his style were laid. She follows the development of his distinctive style, which strongly influenced the French and English painters of the following century. Rubens' vivid personality and character shine through as the greatness of his contribution to the world of art is shown.Readers will be drawn into the exceptional life of Peter Paul Rubens, one of the most influential Northern European artists of the 17th century.

A quest for knighthood motivates Myles Falworth through rigorous training and dangerous jousting tournaments to confront a lifelong enemy and claim his true love.Myles Falworth determines that the only way he can restore his family's honor, undo the false charge of treason placed against his blind father by the arrogant Earl of Alban, is to become a knight of noble standing and challenge the Earl to single combat. Men of Iron is a historical novel of the 15th century, a coming of age story, and a swashbuckling tale of revenge and redemption. The hero's hard training and challenges on the road to becoming a knight build toward his confrontation with the cruel Earl. This final showdown proves to be a sustained climax of suspense and violent action that will charge even the most jaded modern reader with excitement. The author's deep research can be seen in the book's authentic details and vivid period color and enhance the narrative without slowing the pace. First published in 1891, the novel was made into a 1954 film, The Black Shield of Falworth starring Tony Curtis as Myles Falworth.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Men of Iron is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Byzantine art and architecture are admired throughout the world, but many people are less familiar with the influential empire that produced it. Young historians will learn about the world power that was born out of the Roman Empire and lasted nearly 1,000 years after Rome fell. They'll read about important rulers such as Justinian and Constantine and how the Crusades finally caused the destruction of the mighty domain. Aspects of culture such as religion, art, and architecture are explained and beautifully displayed in the featured full-color artwork.

The kid-friendly series that makes history approachable, engaging, and funny! From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books.<BR><BR>The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times: A Handbook for Time Travelers is a snappy, informative, illustrated travel guide with everything the sensible time traveler needs to know, like:<BR> * Where I can find the best hovel?<BR> * What are my healthcare options if I catch the Black Plague?<BR> * How can I avoid being attacked by pillaging Huns?<BR> * And most importantly, why on earth would anyone want to travel back to medieval times?<BR><BR>This book is designed as a parody of Fodor's guides, complete with humorous maps, reviews of places to stay and top attractions (don't miss a jousting tournament . . . but watch out for lances!), and tips on whom to have lunch with (murderous Queen Olga of Kiev, naturally--just don't eat or drink anything around her!). If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook series you would need.

The Black Death sounds like the name of a creepy movie, but it was an actual historical event. It was the term for the pandemic of plague throughout Europe and Asia in the 14th century. Before it was over, tens of millions of people had died. Readers will be enthralled to learn of the disturbing details of this gruesome disease and how it spread. They'll learn how people coped, how the world changed, and that plague still exists. Historical images and maps help support the engrossing information in this comprehensible look at an important time in history.

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create!<BR><BR>Get ready to build your very own castle! From battlements to jousting grounds and secret rooms, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model castle requires. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity! <BR><BR>Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. <BR><BR>Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set and all the elements that constitute them.<BR><BR>For children aged 9+, this illustrated series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, samurai or knights? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

The Middles Ages aren't just an uninteresting period of history trapped between ancient times and the Renaissance, as the name suggests. It's 1,000 years of fascinating historical events, including the Crusades, the Black Death, and the longest war that has ever been fought. This comprehensible book takes young historians on the journey from the beginning of medieval times to the end. Maps, historical artwork, and a timeline help readers understand the essential moments of the Middle Ages.