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How to Live Like a Medieval Knight
Good supplemental purchases for upper elementary readers.
These books present accounts of selected events that distinguish certain historical periods. Examples include jousting (Knight), battling lions (Gladiator), and training for raiding (Warrior). Each book is narrated by a cocky youth, which adds humor but becomes tiresome. Cartoonlike illustrations and numerous text boxes accompany the main texts. Related facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Live Like... titles: A Medieval Knight, A Roman Gladiator, and A Viking Warrior.
Bizarre Things We've Done to Our Bodies
Additional purchases.
This hi-lo book's content isn't as strange as it could be. The discussion barely scrapes the surface of bizarre, nibbling on such tidbits as contemporary carnival food (e.g., deep-fried Oreos), hardtack from sailing ships, a smattering of historical facts about royalty and banquet customs, and Jell-O. The slight content is enhanced by contemporary and archival photos and illustrations. Reading list. Glos., ind.
The Bermuda Triangle and Other Mysteries of the Deep
These selections are certain to draw a pleasure-reading and report-writing audience and are a strong buy.
How the Automobile Changed History
This set delivers plenty of report information and encourages readers to think about how technology has affected their lives, making it an excellent choice.
These books focus on pivotal inventions as historical events, examining why each was created and what preceded it; how each has changed life today; and how it will evolve. Supplemented with excellent photos, archival images, and diagrams, the well-written narratives also clearly explain the technology of each invention. There are three other fall 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Library of Inventions titles: How the Light Bulb Changed History, How the Refrigerator Changed History, How the Internet Changed History, How the Toilet Changed History, and How the Printing Press Changed History.
Aztec Empire
Additional purchases; Chinese and Mauryan in particular would make good options for report writing.
Ancient Civilizations of Western Asia and the Mediterranean: From the Hittites to The Phoenicians
Libraries that have the previous Cavendish publications will not find much new here, and those that don't should consider it at most an additional report purchase.
The Bird's Nest
These volumes are unlikely to draw a general audience and will not be especially useful to report writers.
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