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6 GREENLEAF PRESS CATALOG Ancient Rome Famous Men of Rome by Poland and Haaren, edited and updated by Rob and Cyndy Shearer The history of Rome beginning with the stories of Romulus and Remus and the founding of the city of Rome. 30 short biographical sketches. Fourth or fifth graders should be able to enjoy it independently, older students can read it as well and not feel like they have been given something that is “babyish.” 188-251-4033 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome by Cyndy Shearer Sets the study of Rome in a Biblical context. How do the various figures match up to God’s standards of justice or righteousness. Suggested supplementary readings include selections from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, The Aeneid, Macaulay’s City, and more. 188-251-4041 . . . . . . . . . .$8.95 ANCIENT ROME STUDY PACKAGE Famous Men of Rome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome . . . . $9.95 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 The Romans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 Laminated Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95 Order all four books and the timeline (with lessons and supplemental readings arranged in the study guide) and receive a 10% discount. $53.75 if purchased separately. GLP-006P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.38 (10% discount! / $5.38 savings!) The Roman Colosseum by Elizabeth Mann A brilliant architectural accomplishment and the symbol of the cruel and barbaric side of Roman culture. Mann presents a frank evaluation of its construction and use, as well as the impact of Christianity in bringing the death-matches to an end. Reading level 4th grade and up. paperback, 48 pages 193-141-4173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 Ancient Rome Eyewitness Books Pictures of excavated artifacts, drawings, and modern reconstructions. The photographs and stunning visuals make this book seem like a visit to a world-class museum. 64pages grades 4-8. 075-663-766X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens & Rome by Peter Connolly & Hazel Dodge This is a gorgeous reference book with wonderful, detailed, realistic illustrations of what life in two of the e great cities of the ancient world was like. Includes nine e chapters on Athens and fifteen on Rome. 256 pages. 019-521-5826 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.95 Saint Valentine by Robert Sabuda A picture book illustrated in Byzantine fresco style. It tells the story of Valentine, Roman citizen, doctor, and Christian. His treatment always includes prayers rs for his patients. Among them is the daughter of a Roman jailer whom he treats for blindness, with no apparent result. Valentine is arrested and executed, and the jailer’s daughter regains her sight. A gentle, thoughtful story of the man who is remembered on Valentine’s Day. 068-982-4297 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Classical Kids An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome by Laurie Carlson Costumes! Recipes! Games! Art Projects! Science e Experiments! Subtitled An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome, this is a terrific book. There is something for kids to do on almost every page, as well as lots of tidbits about everyday life in Greece (the first half of the book) and Rome (the second half). The recipes look particularly yummy. 155-652-2908 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare The 1962 Newbery Award Winner. A boy’s hatred of the Roman soldiers occupying Israel changes after he meets Jesus. A vivid picture of the various political forces active during the period. 039-513-7195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95 The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff In A.D. 119, the Ninth Roman Legion marched north into to the wilds of Britain beyond Agricola’s Wall and disappeared without a trace. Fifteen years later, the son of the unit’s commander embarks on a quest to recover the lost “eagle,” the standard and symbol of the legion. This book gives a rich picture of life in the Roman province of Britain, and tells an exciting tale as well. 037-441-9302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 The Silver Branch by Rosemary Sutcliff The sequel to The Eagle of the Ninth, this time involving ng the grandson of the lost Ninth Legion’s commander. Thirty years later life is a bit more complicated, as Saxons raid Britain and all over the Roman provinces local military rulers proclaim themselves Emperor. Rosemary Sutcliff is a master storyteller. 037-446-6483 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 Visit www.GreenleafPress.com for book reviews on 1400+ titles! Contact us: 615-449-1617 or info@greenleafpress.com
Middle Ages Medieval World by Jane Bingham Lots of original color artwork along with h short, explanatory paragraphs which Famous Fam Men of the Middle Ages function as expanded captions. Medieval by Poland P and Haaren, edited and World joins two other classic titles that we upd updated by Rob and Cyndy Shearer have long recommended, The Greeks and d Begin Beg with the tales of the Germanic chiefs who The Romans. Like them, it is a 96 page defeated def the Romans, Alaric, Genseric, and paperback, with color art-work printed on Theodoric. Th Then famous kings like Clovis, high-gloss pages. Charles Ch Martel, and Charlemagne. Attention is Topics are presented in chronological order, er, also al paid to non-European leaders like with coverage of The Byzantine Empire, The Barbarian Justinian, J Mohammed, Harun-Al-Rashid, and Kingdoms, and Return to Christianity which mentions the El E Cid. The second half of the book includes Irish monks, Augustine’s mission to the Angles, and an William W the Conqueror, Frederick Barbarossa, illustration from the Book of Kells. Tamerlane, Tam Marco Polo, and Joan of Arc (an hon- There is extensive coverage of church history, with pages orary Famous Man). Bios of these figures can’t be found on The Power of the Popes, Enemies of the Church, for children anywhere else. Includes five NEW chapters Building a Cathedral, Going on a Pilgrimage, and Monks by Rob Shearer including Augustine & Patrick. and Monasteries. Don’t just show them pictures of castles, let them read the The concluding pages cover the transition from the later stories of those who built them and lived in them. 188-251-405X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Topics include Artists of Italy, Ideas and Inventions, and Voyages of Discovery. The The Greenleaf Guide to reading level of the text is approximately grades 5-8. Famous Fa Men of the Middle Ages Younger children will enjoy looking at the pictures and by Rob and Cyndy Shearer having the text read to them. Older students (including high school and adult) will find a wealth of information Sets Set the study of each of the key figures in a here that goes well beyond what is covered in traditional Bib Biblical context. Discussion questions prompt the stu students to reflect on how the various figures textbooks (much more interesting, too!) mmatch up to God’s standards of justice or 079-450-8154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 ri righteousness. Suggested supplementary rreadings are found in The Penguin Atlas of the MMiddle Ages and David Macaulay’s two Marguerite Makes a Book CCaldecott winners, Cathedral and Castle. by Bruce Robertson, illustrated by Kathryn 188-251-4068 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 Hewitt Marguerite delights in assisting her father r in his craft: illuminating manuscripts for the nobility of France. She comes to her father’s aid by secretly completing his commission, journeying all over Paris to buy goose feathers for quills, eggs for mixing paints, dried plants and ground minerals for pigments, and gold leaf. Inspired ired by by an illuminated manuscript in the collection of the Getty Museum. Kathryn Hewitt’s finely detailed paintings bring this book to life. This is a 44 page hardback, targeted for ages 8 and up. 089-236-372X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 MIDDLE AGES STUDY PACKAGE Famous Men of the Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.95 The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of the Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 Timeline for the Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95 Penguin Atlas of the Middle Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.00 Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 Cathedral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 Order all five books (with lessons and supplemental readings arranged in the study guide) and receive a 10% discount. $66.75 if purchased separately GLP-007P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.08 (a $6.67savings / 10% discount) Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray 1943 Newbery Medal Winner. The adventures of eleven-year-old Adam as he travels the open roads of thirteenth-century England searching for his missing father, a minstrel, and his stolen red spaniel, Nick. Written for ages 9-12, this is a classic tale. 014-032-464X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Augustine Came to Kent by Barbara Willard In 597, a young Saxon boy witnesses the historic ic meeting between the Saxon King of Kent and St. Augustine. Wulf and his friend Fritha must pass through many adventures and dangers, as they work with St. Augustine to replant the cross on English soil. 179 pages, targetted for ages 12 and d up. 188-393-7213 .................................... $12.95 Visit www.GreenleafPress.com for book reviews on 1400+ titles! Contact us: 615-449-1617 or info@greenleafpress.com 7 GREENLEAF PRESS CATALOG
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