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HISTORY NON-FICTION - INCAS, AZTECS, CHINA, ASIA, MIDDLE EAST & RUSSIA
Great Civilizations “The Incas” (Anne Millard) $3 HB EC This book seeks
to convey some of the splendour of the lost world of the Incas looking at
warriors and warfare; life on the land; food and clothing; craftsmen, learning
and leisure; and the Spanish conquest, among others. Lots of photos and
drawings. 9+
Living History “The Incas” (Lucilla Watson) $3 HB
EC Explores the Inca civilization for beginning history students. Clear, simple
overview with great pictures for the 6-9 year old.
Metropolis “Inca Town” (Fiona Macdonald) $5 HB EC
(Ex lib) With lucid, well-written texts and colorful drawings, both books
concentrate on the design and function of a major town. A 15th-century Inca town
using Cuzco, Peru, as a model are presented first in aerial views, followed by
double-page spreads that feature sites within each town-a temple or shrine,
fortress, main square, homes, artisan workshops, etc. Clever "Time-Traveler's
Guides" offer advice on shopping, how to pack, festivals, modes of travel, etc.
"Guided Tours" of the important sites wrap up these studies. 10+
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Look Into The Past “The Aztecs” (Peter Hicks) $4 PB
EC Introduces the Aztecs primarily through their art and artifacts. Short
chapters cover such topics as work, family, gods, games, music, knights,
appearance, and Montezuma. Clear, colorful photographs of places and artifacts
and reproductions of Aztec drawings form an impressive, expressive body of
illustrations. 9+
http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/534613/used/The%20Aztecs
History Starts Here! “The Aztecs” (Anita Ganeri) $6
HB BRAND NEW Easy-to-read text and large photos makes the study of this
fascinating ancient cultures meaningful and accessible to readers. Sections
about home life, travel and trade, war, and food and drink illuminate the
mysteries of past civilizations. The text traces the culture from its roots to
the height of its power and finally to its total demise. Great easy text for the
beginning history student. 8+
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aztecs-History-Starts-Here/dp/0739813528
Life In Ancient Mexico Colouring Book (John Green)
$4 PB EC Customs, traditions and activities of daily life in ancient Mexico —
revealed in 41 authentically detailed drawings. Dramatic scenes of mysterious
religious rites, warriors in battle, depictions of Mayan sculptors at work,
astronomers taking sightings, an Aztec wedding, panoramic views of cities, much
more. Descriptive captions. 7+
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Mexico-Coloring-Pictorial-Archive/dp/0486267059
The Golden Book Of Indian Stamps (Sonia Bleeker) $2
PB Unused Overviews of the main Indian tribes, their characteristic cultures and
history. Colour in the black and white drawings and stick in the large stickers.
7-11
Around The World Histories “Simon Bolivar – Liberator” (Susan Simpson) $2
PB EC A good child’s introduction to South American history. Simple text,
colourful illustrations. 8-11 YO
Ladybird Great Civilisations “China” (Ian A.
Morrison) $2 Usual Ladybird format interspersing great illustrations with a
story-like text. 8-10 YO
Closer Look Books “Early China” (Wendy Boase) $2 PB
FC (Cover creasing and wear) Discusses early Chinese civilization, including the
life, customs, arts, and beliefs of the people. 10+
Ships And Seafarers Of The Orient (Victor Hatcher)
$3 HB GC Detailed presentation of ships, figureheads, sails, oars, geographic
and historical information on the ancient craft of seafaring in Indonesia,
Malaysia, Indo-China, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Old China. Looks at river
junks, fishing in Japan, pirates, the Opium War and boat building. A treasure
trove of information, with beautiful and intricate illustrations. 9+
Fishing For Islands: Traditional Boats And Seafarers Of
The Pacific (John Nicholson) $3 HB EC How would you like to cross the
Pacific Ocean in a home-made boat?Sounds impossible, doesn't it? - but that's
what the Polynesians did, skimming through the water at 20 km an hour with
enough provisions on board for several weeks at sea. They and other peoples of
the Pacific rim built boats for fishing, travelling, carrying goods, exploring
and war.Fishing for Islands celebrates these traditional boats of South-east
Asia and the Pacific, and shows how they were made, using bamboo, timber, vines,
coconut fibre and so on. Superbly illustrated, down-to-earth and very personal
angle on history, informed by a passion for the things that people design and
make. 9+ CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA SHORT-LISTED
BOOK
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Macdonald Mysteries “Anastasia” (Dennis Manton) $2
PB BRAND NEW In the violent times of the Russian Revolution the Czar and his
family were stripped of their rank and position and held captive in a remote
part of Russia. Eventually, we are told, the family were executed in the
basement of their prison. Did anyone escape? Was the youngest princess,
Anastasia, rescued and carried to safety? 6-10 YO
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