Search Results: Young Adult: History from pacaritambo books

UK: Miles Kelly Publishing, 2012. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Various artists. CONDITION: NEW 2012 Miles Kelly (UK) large hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued) over spiral binding. Excellent introduction to youngsters to ancient history/ancient Rome. The words "Rome" and "Fact Files" on the front cover are actually in a glittery red foil. Covers cultural life, religion, family life, food, the army, and slavery. Beautiful color illustrations, historically accurate of course. Little sidebars present interesting and fun facts. Perfect for home schooling and/or school libraries. CONTENT: This simple, engaging text presents all the information in bitesize paragraphs, whilst feature panels provide incredible facts, cartoons, quizzes and fun activities.

Austin, Texas: CicadaSun, 2006. 1st Edition Assumed 1st. Hardcover. New/New. Larry Dowell color illustrations/some color photos. CONDITION: NEW 2006 CicadaSun hardcover (pictorial boards) and dust jacket, first edition, assumed (you know what "they" say about that word) first. Decorated end pages. Lovely color illustrations by Larry Dowell. Some color photos - especially of Maid Martha. Clever history for kids. CONTENT: "No, Henry, no! You know I m innocent!" , pleads Catharine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, in this haunting tale recounted by the hilarious Maid Martha, live from the Middle Ages. Romanced by the powerful king, the teen-aged Catharine pledges her troth and makes an eternally grave mistake. This gorgeously illustrated book, the first of the Maid Martha Tells It All Series, speaks to history buffs of all ages. It brings to life, through lush illustrations and Maid Martha's dark humor, the beauty and horror of one of history's most haunting stories which ends in a rather ghostly… Read More

Razorbill/Penguin/Dutton, 2018. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Color photo section; B&W illustrations througout. CONDITION: What makes this book "as new" - small red remainder dot bottom edges at spine. UNREAD 2018 Razorbill/Penguin/Dutton hardcover (pictorial boards) but NO dust jacket issued, first edition, first printing. Great color photo section with B&W photos throughout. CONTENT: This is the official, definitive book from The March for Our Lives founders, who came together in the aftermath of one of the deadliest mass-shootings in American history to lead an ongoing movement to end gun violence in all communities. Glimmer of Hope illustrates how a group of teenagers channeled their rage and sorrow into action and went on to create one of the largest youth-led movements in global history. With personal essays from survivors and a close look at how their collective activism turned conversation into action - via rallies, social media postings, televised town halls,… Read More

Mexico: Dante Produccion Editorial Dante, S.A. , (Serie Mono-Gramas), 1987. Printing Unknown. Soft cover. Very Good. B&W illustrations by the Author. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1987 Dante Produccion Editorial Dante, S.A. soft cover, no printing given. Tiny edge wear with light tanning to page edges. Perused on the shelf. Pale tag removal shadow top front cover corner. Fun comic B&W illustrations by the Author. Content: Reviewer: "Written in a breezy, sarcastic tone, this adult cartoon book provides a solid introduction to an ancient and easily misunderstood civilization. Cavo summarizes and simplifies modern intrepretations of Mayan historical eras, major deities, and many surprising scientific achievements. Yet Cavo doesn't shy away from the less romantic aspects of Mayan cultures like a frequent civil wars, a rigid class structure and human sacrifice that so many New Age narrators overlook in their celebration of this "spiritual" culture. While some adults find hesistate to pick up a… Read More

Sandstone, 1997. 5th or later Printing. Soft cover. New. B&W drawings illustrate.. Condition: NEW 1997 Sandstone Publishing (Utah) soft cover, 14th printing. B&W drawings illustrate. Content: From the thousands of objects and symbols the authors and others have observed, they have assembled a number of groups with meanings that are relatively clear. These groups are presented alphabetically (Apparal, Fun & Games, Hunting, etc.) with brief comments in the following pages. An excellent primer for petroglyphs, rock art, and/or pictographs. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]

Twenty-First Century Books/Lerner, 2008. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Color era art reproductions, maps, charts. CONDITION: NEW 2008 Twenty-First Century Books/Lerner hardcover (pictorial boards) and dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Beautiful color era artwork, documents, maps. CONTENT: What happens when a foreigner takes over the throne of a powerful country like England? In the case of William the Conqueror, the forced rule would have an impact that lasted centuries. William was already Duke of Normandy - part of modern-day France. In 1066, he - along with thousands of Norman soldiers - invaded England an defeated King Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings. As a result of William's victory, England's ties to Scandinavia loosened, and England's political and cultural traditions became more rightly linked to France and the rest of mainland Europe. The Norman Conquest of England is one of world history's pivotal moments.

Scholastic, 2012. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. B&W era photos + color drawings. CONDITION: What makes this "as new"? - pale short diagonal crease bottom corner front cover panel. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2012 Scholastic paperback, first edition, second printing. B&W era photos plus color drawings. CONTENT: Between 1941 and 1945, the small town of Terezín, Czechoslovakia, was a transit camp for thousands of Jewish people. It was a Nazi "show" camp, where inmates were forced to use their artistic talents to fool the world about the truth of gas chambers and horrific living conditions for imprisoned Jews. Here is their story, told through the firsthand accounts and artwork of those who were there. Back matter includes a time line, a glossary, sources, and an index. grade 7+.

Scholastic/Franklin Watts, 2008. 1st Paperback Edition Assumed 1st. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Color illus. by David Antram (all 3 books). CONDITION: NEW 2008, 3 large Scholastic/Franklin Watts paperback books on the ancient Americas from the "You Wouldn't Want To" series, 1st paperback edition, assumed first, although one is a reprint. Color illustrations all 3 by David Antram. Colorful and hilarious. CONTENT: AZTEC SACRIFICE: In Aztec Sacrifice, "you" are a captured warrior and end up having your heart cut out as an offering to the gods. Suggestions are made as to why a warrior would not be too scared, maybe because an herbal potion could make him feel drowsy and peaceful. Every spread offers a "Handy Hint" box. In Aztec Sacrifice, it is suggested that "you" make offers to your city's guardian god for protection. Of the three volumes, Aztec Sacrifice is the most gruesome and will therefore appeal to a certain clientele. INCA MUMMY This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant… Read More