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World History: Journey Across Time (The Early Ages)
by Jackson J. Spielvogel*This textbook has been transcribed in UEB, formatted according to Braille textbook formats, proofread and corrected. <P><P>Journey Across Time: The Early Ages is a middle school world history program organized chronologically from the first humans and ancient civilizations to the present. Co-authored by National Geographic and Jackson Spielvogel, Journey Across Times: The Early Ages' engaging narrative and outstanding visuals transport students back in time. As co-author, National Geographic ensures that students understand the influence of geography on historical events. The result is a standards-based program with important geography skills embedded in every lesson.
World History: Journey Across Time (The Early Ages)
by Jackson J. SpielvogelJourney Across Time: The Early Ages is a middle school world history program organized chronologically from the first humans and ancient civilizations to the present. Co-authored by National Geographic and Jackson Spielvogel, Journey Across Times: The Early Ages' engaging narrative and outstanding visuals transport students back in time. As co-author, National Geographic ensures that students understand the influence of geography on historical events. The result is a standards-based program with important geography skills embedded in every lesson.
World History: Voices and Perspectives, Early Ages
by Jackson J. Spielvogel Douglas Fisher Timothy M. DoveNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History
by Jackson J. Spielvogel Jay MctighePrepared by Dianna Rhyan Kardulias, Columbus State Community College. Contains Chapter Outlines, Terms and Persons to Know, Mapwork, Datework, Primary Sourcework, Artwork, Identifying Important Concepts Behind the Conclusion, and new Multiple-choice questions and Web Resources.
World History: Journey Across Time, The Early Ages
by Jackson J. Spielvogel National Geographic SocietyThe perfect combination of story and standards Journey Across Time: The Early Agesis a middle school world history program organized chronologically from the first humans and ancient civilizations to the present. Co-authored by National Geographic and Jackson Spielvogel,Journey Across Times: The Early Ages'engaging narrative and outstanding visuals transport students back in time. As co-author, National Geographic ensures that students understand the influence of geography on historical events. The result is a standards-based program with important geography skills embedded in every lesson. Journey Across Time: The Early Agesis also available in a full volume.
World History: Standards Review Workbook Grades 6-8 Ancient Civilizations
by Holt Rinehart Winston Holt Rinehart And WinstonNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History 1350-1600: Renaissance and Reformation
by National Geographic LearningStudents will explore the Renaissance which began in the 1300s in the wealthy city-states of Italy, where ideas of humanism, rediscovery of classical civilization, and realism led to a revolution in the arts, science, and literature. Then the focus turns to the Reformation where religious reformers such as Martin Luther began challenging many practices of the Catholic Church.
World History 500 B.C. - A.D. 500: Ancient Rome
by Editors at the National Geographic SocietyThe book is on the history of Ancient Rome and how from a tiny city-state in central Italy, it grew into one of the largest and most enduring empires.
World History Ancient Civilizations
by Douglas Carnine Carlos Cortés Kenneth Curtis Anita RobinsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History: Ancient Civilizations, Field Journal: Why Study History?
by National Geographic Learning StaffNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History: Ancient Civilizations, Interactive Reader and Study Guide
by Holt Rinehart and WinstonNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History and Geography: Early Civilizations Through the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, 6th Grade, Social Studies Student Book
by Carole MarshNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History and You
by Vivian BernsteinAs you read World History and You, you will learn how people started the first cities and why many early civilizations disappeared. You will learn how wars and inventions have changed the world forever.
World History & Geography, Ancient Civilizations (Weekly Explorer Magazine)
by McGraw-Hill EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History & Geography: Ancient Civilizations, Inquiry Journal
by Jackson J. SpielvogelNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History Part 2: The Renaissance to the Present (Janus World History Ser.janus World History)
by Diane Hart Consultant: Andrew S. SzarkaFeaturing skill-sharpening and critical-thinking activities, this easily accessible two-volume world history program helps to reach students of all abilities. Interest Level: 6-12 Reading Level: 3-4 - Reinforces concepts and promotes student participation. -Offers instruction at a pace designed to increase student confidence.
World History (Tennessee)
by Stanley M. Burstein Richard ShekFor courses in Ancient History (Ancient Near East - Egypt/Mesopotamia), Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome. This collection of primary sources focusing on the social and cultural history of the Ancient Near East, Greece, and Rome is designed to encourage students to examine issues pertaining to a broad range of themes through the analysis of relevant ancient literary and non-literary texts. Covering a wide variety of social and cultural concerns---ranging from marriage, family, war, and religion, to political culture, slavery, and entertainment---the texts are arranged thematically within a general chronological framework to provide a broad overview of life in the Ancient World. Note: This volume is the companion reader to D. Brendan Nagle'sThe Ancient World: A Social and Cultural History, 7/e.
A World in a Drop of Water: Exploring with a Microscope (Dover Children's Science Books)
by Alvin Silverstein Virginia SilversteinThis inexpensive volume showcases an array of curious creatures: a blob-like amoeba; a slipper-shaped paramecium and its mortal enemy, the suctorian; and many others. The authors recount the feeding, reproductive, and defensive strategies employed by these animals in easy-to-understand language that opens the door to a wonderful world of discovery. 37 illustrations.
The World Made New: Why the Age of Exploration Happened and How It Changed the World
by Marc Aronson John W. GlennNational Geographic has always given readers the bigger picture of our world. Now The World Made New shows children the bigger context of American history. Written by award-winning children's author Marc Aronson and John W. Glenn, this innovative title will lead children through the causes and consequences of the defining age of exploration. Its unique approach will provide children with new ways of thinking about and learning from history, and instill a lasting sense of our country's past. The World Made New provides a detailed account of the charting of the New World and the long-term effects of America's march into history. The text uses primary sources to bring history to life and features evocative profiles of the major explorers of the age. The book is beautifully illustrated with full-color artwork, multiple-time lines, and six custom National Geographic maps. The text and layout combine to provide an enlightening overview of New World exploration, and outline the historical context for the discoveries that literally changed the world. The narrative carries young readers through this age of glorious, and sometimes inglorious, adventure. Follow the timeline of history unfolding; how the early colonies were established; how dissemination of products like the potato, tomato, tobacco, and corn made the Americas a major part of the new world economy; and how the Caribbean became a major trading hub.
World Made of Glass
by Ami PolonskyAn &“inspiring&” (Kirkus, starred review), &“heartfelt&” (The Horn Book, starred review) coming-of-age novel about a girl finding her way to activism in the early years of the AIDS pandemic, from award-winning author Ami Polonsky. Iris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she&’ll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that&’s off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she&’ll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange? In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS—and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself. Critically-acclaimed author Ami Polonsky has crafted a lyrical, tender, earth-shattering novel that will stay with you long after you&’ve turned the last page.
World Myths and Legends
by Kathy Ceceri Shawn BraleyAll societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people's history, science, and cultural values-the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important.World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe.Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.
World of Archie Vol. 1 (Archie Comics Presents)
by Archie SuperstarsWORLD OF ARCHIE VOL. 1 is the first of a chronological collection of titles featuring the classic series. This is presented in the new higher-end format of Archie Comics Presents, which offers 200+ pages at a value while taking a design cue from successful all-ages graphic novels.Archie takes on dinosaurs, cowboys and the wilderness in the collection of the '90s series! Join him on a journey throughout the world and beyond!
World of Archie Vol. 2 (Archie Graphic Novels #2)
by Archie SuperstarsJoin Archie on a journey throughout the world and beyond as the titular globetrotting teen takes on the paranormal, ancient Egypt, virtual reality and much more! WORLD OF ARCHIE VOL. 2 is the second in a chronological collection of titles featuring the classic ‘90s series.