Peter Chrisp
1) Shakespeare
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1080L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the ancient world of Mesopotamia and examines the first monumental temples, the cities, libraries, written law codes, and schools that led to this land being commonly referred to as the "cradle of civilization."
9) Pirates
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Describes the history of piracy, from the daily life on a pirate ship to battles and the search for sunken treasure, and profiles famous pirates from antiquity to modern times.
10) The Middle Ages
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
While telling about his life in Medieval England, eight-year-old Robin includes information about families and homes, food and clothes, castles, markets, tournaments, and beliefs of the people.
11) Ancient Rome
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 860L
Language
English
Description
While telling about her life in ancient Rome, eight-year-old Flavia includes information about the homes, families, clothing, food, gods, sports, goods traded, and things the people build.
14) Warfare
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Discusses wars, battles, leaders, kings, and conquerors during the Middle Ages.
15) The Roman empire
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book/Two-can
Pub. Date
1996.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Explore one of the greatest civilizations in history and discover how the Roman world still influences our lives.
16) Mummy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the age-old mysteries of preserving and burying dead bodies using a combination of book and Web site.
Examines the mysteries of preserved and buried bodies around the world, with online links to more information.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
History Year by Year presents the world through a detailed timeline, letting children follow the influences, patterns, and connections between historical events. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution and featuring more than 1,500 images, this illustrated book brings the story of the past to life. Beginning with prehistory and running up to the Arab Spring, budding historians will learn about the history of humans across the world....
18) World War II: fighting for freedom, 1939-1945 : the story of the conflict that changed the world
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
IG 1030L
Language
English
Description
Provides information and facts on events leading up to the war, important battles and campaigns, political and military leaders, and life on the home fronts.
19) Ancient Greece
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
A collection of full-color 3-D models, maps, fact boxes, and photographs that describe ancient Greece including city states, Greek art and architecture, the Hellenistic Age, customs, and science.
20) The Aztecs
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
1999.
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
Describes archaeological excavations in Mexico and what the findings reveal about the ancient Aztec civilization.