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Even If...
(Hardcover)
Judy K Billing; Illustrated by Olha Tkachenko
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'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids Set
your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the
world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and
historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease,
war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this
extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a
remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads.
From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty
Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world
wars and politics today, The Silk Roads illustrated edition moves
through time and history sewing together the threads from different
peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the
globe. With stories from each and every corner of society,
Frankopan's magnificent brand new text based on his literary
triumph The Silk Roads, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is
a must-have world history. 'An extraordinarily vivid book on an
often-neglected corner of history' Inis Reading Guide 'Not just
children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing
read' New York Journal of Books 'Peter Frankopan's text is pitched
at exactly the right level for children to read and for adults to
share with them. The illustrations of Neil Packer are completely
captivating ... this is a perfect marriage and a book to treasure'
Armadillo magazine 'Studded with stylish, evocative illustrations
from Neil Packer ... this is an ambitious account that nevertheless
tackles big themes in a friendly, accessible way' History Revealed
magazine
Perfect for ten-minute reading times for independent readers and
shared reading, these ten Bible stories are retold from the
perspective of characters witnessing the events of a Bible story.
These engaging narratives include a servant girl's viewpoint of
seeing Daniel in the lion's den, a 10-year old brick-maker
retelling his sister about Nebuchadnezzar's gold statue and the
bravery of the men in the fiery furnace, and a young lad telling
his bemused friends about the talking donkey of his master, Balaam.
Stories featured come from both the Old and the New Testaments.
Experience the exodus with Moses and the healing miracles of Jesus
through the wonder, excitement, and emotions of a young person,
just like you. What would you have noticed and felt if you had
witnessed these events?
Discover what caused the American Revolution in this stimulating
nonfiction book. With its easy-to-read text and vivid images,
readers are sure to be engaged as they learn about problems
colonists faced, including the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act, and
Intolerable Acts. The fascinating facts and intriguing sidebars
further explore the reasoning behind such documents as the First
Continental Congress, Declaration of Rights and Grievances, Thomas
Paine's Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence. To aid
in better understanding of the content and vocabulary, a useful
table of contents and glossary are provided.
It s the 1800s, and you are a child from a poor family. You have to
go to work to keep from starving. Will you: Work as a pauper
apprentice in an English factory? Emigrate from Ireland in order to
work in the New England cloth mills? Make your living on the
streets of New York City selling newspapers? Everything in this
book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The
choices you make could lead you to opportunity, to wealth, to
poverty, or even to death."
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