Ancient Egyptian Women (People in the Past: Egypt)

Presents information on how women lived in ancient Egypt, discussing their education, family life, and fashion.

Children's Books

Manning, Ruth

History

Heinemann/Raintree

What kinds of clothes did women wear in ancient Egypt? What kinds of jobs did women have? How were ancient Egyptian women's lives different from the lives of women today? ‘Ancient Egyptian Women’ answers these questions and more. Find out what we know about ancient Egyptian women and, looking at historical evidence, find out how and why we know it.

Francisco Pizarro (Groundbreakers)

How was Francisco Pizzaro able to defeat the powerful Incan army? Why did he draw a line in the sand? What kind of legacy has he in South America? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women–people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today.

Henry Hudson (Groundbreakers)

What was Henry Hudson looking for when he explored New York? How do we know about his voyages and his ship, the Half Moon? Why did he sail west from England to get to China? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women–people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today.

Hernando De Soto (Groundbreakers)

How did Hernando de Soto's family background affect his career? In what way did he help Francisco Pizzaro conquer the Incas? Why did he return to Spain in 1535? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women–people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today.

Juan Ponce De Leon (Groundbreakers)

Describes the life of the Spanish explorer who first came to the New World with Columbus and went on to become governor of Puerto Rico and later came to Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth.

Your Passport to Cuba (World Passport)

Science, Nature & How It Works

Picture Window Books

Capstone Press

When Brilliance and Madness Collide

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Parson's Porch

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Ancient Egyptian Women (People in the Past: Egypt)

Ancient Egyptian Women (People in the Past: Egypt)

Francisco Pizarro (Groundbreakers)

Henry Hudson (Groundbreakers)

Hernando De Soto (Groundbreakers)

Juan Ponce De Leon (Groundbreakers)

Your Passport to Cuba (World Passport)

Your Passport to Cuba (World Passport)

When Brilliance and Madness Collide