Category Archives: Ancient History

One and Everything by Sam Winston

Posted on December 13, 2022 by susanh579

One and Everything by Sam Winston. Candlewick Studio, 2022. 9781536215663 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Using an extended visual and narrative metaphor, this … Continue reading →

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Our Story Starts in Africa by Patrice Lawrence, illustrated by Jeanetta Gonzales

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Our Story Starts in Africa by Patrice Lawrence, illustrated by Jeanetta Gonzales. Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of Abrams. 2022. 9781419760228 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book Genre:  Realistic fiction What did … Continue reading →

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The Philosopher, the Dog and the Wedding by Barbara Stok

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

The Philosopher, the Dog and the Wedding by Barbara Stok. Translated by Michele Hutchison. SelfMadeHero, 2022. 9781914224096 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback graphic novel Genre:  Historical fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife by Ziggy Hanaor and Laura Winstone

Posted on October 12, 2022 by susanh579

The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife by Ziggy Hanaor and Laura Winstone. Cicada, 2022. 9781800660120 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book?  Cheekily narrated by … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything in Between by Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley

Posted on June 13, 2022 by susanh579

A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything in Between: History As You’ve Never Seen It Before by Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley. Buster Books, 2021. 9781780557137 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) … Continue reading →

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Hide and Seek History Ancient Egyptians by Jonny Marx, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

Posted on April 29, 2022 by susanh579

Hide and Seek History Ancient Egyptians by Jonny Marx, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. Caterpillar Books Ltd. 2020. 9781944530310 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Board book  What did you like about the book? This … Continue reading →

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How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built by Ludmila Henkova, illustrated by Tomas Svoboda

Posted on December 3, 2021 by susanh579

How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Were Built by Ludmila Henkova, illustrated by Tomas Svoboda. Albatros, 2021. 9788000061344 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History by Tracey Baptiste,  illustrated by Hillary D. Wilson

Posted on September 2, 2021 by susanh579

African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History by Tracey Baptiste,  illustrated by Hillary D. Wilson. Algonquin Young Readers, 2021. 9781616209001 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (publication date: 10/19/21) What did you like … Continue reading →

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Run, Little Chaski! An Inka Trail Adventure by Mariana Llanos, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Stephanie Tournas

Run, Little Chaski! An Inka Trail Adventure by Mariana Llanos, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson. Barefoot Books, 2021. 9781646861651 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Paperback Genre:  Fantasy What did you like about the book? … Continue reading →

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What Is the Story of the Mummy? by Sheila Keenan,  illustrated by Carlos Basabe

Posted on September 1, 2021 by susanh579

What Is the Story of the Mummy? by Sheila Keenan,  illustrated by Carlos Basabe. Penguin Workshop, 2021. 9781524788483 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback What did you like about the book?  Another entry … Continue reading →

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