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The Curse of the Crocodile God (Graphic Readers)
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The Curse of the Crocodile God (Graphic Readers)The Curse of the Crocodile God (Graphic Readers)

Grade 4 – These stories provide entertainment and solid information. In Crocodile, Methen and Madja foil a grave robber in ancient Egypt.
 
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Vimana
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VimanaVimana

Bestselller. Early 2012'Gods' fought a terrible war in our skies 15,000 years ago. They have returned to finish it.Ancient texts refer to 'Gods' flying in craft called vimanas and waging war with what sound like nuclear weapons. These accounts are today classified as myth or legend.What if they turned out to be real?Vimana is an edge-of your seat sci-fi technothriller about a young college student who stumbles upon an ancient war between good and evil. A war that we thought was merely a part of our ancient myths and legends, but unknown to us, is still being waged everyday in our skies. 
 
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Ancient Philosophy - A Very Short Introduction
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Ancient Philosophy - A Very Short IntroductionAncient Philosophy - A Very Short Introduction

The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book introduces ancient debates, engaging us with the ancient developments of their themes. Moving away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of great thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics.
 
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Ancient Egypt (Ancient Civilizations)
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Ancient Egypt (Ancient Civilizations)Ancient Egypt (Ancient Civilizations)

Introduce middle and high school students to the great accomplishments of the ancient world.
The iconic pyramids and striking hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt are but a limited representation of the resplendent culture that once inhabited the Nile Valley. The ancient Egyptians developed sophisticated societies and belief systems, bestowing the world with plenitudes in the way of intellectual and cultural achievement. The vibrance of the ancient Egyptian life--from the dynasties to the masses--are captured in this volume, which also explores the political and social development of the region.
 
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Tags: ancient, Egypt, world, Ancient, Egyptian, Civilizations
Ancient Greece (Ancient Civilizations)
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Ancient Greece (Ancient Civilizations)Ancient Greece (Ancient Civilizations)

Introduce middle and high school students to the great accomplishments of the ancient world.
Frequently cited as a land that birthed civilization and culture as we know it, the impact of ancient Greece on the world cannot be overstated. Its flourishing city-states laid the creative foundations for much of the literature, drama, art, and architecture we enjoy today, while advances in governance and law have shaped the development of democracy. This lively volume chronicles the major events and achievements of this dynamic society and profiles some of its most notable figures.
 
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