Category Archives: ancient civilizations

Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Life and Times in Ancient Greece

Posted on February 9, 2010 by openwidearchive

Life and Times in Ancient Greece was written and edited by Andrew Charman. Illustrations are by Inklink Firenze. The book is a journey through life in Ancient Greece. One of the first pages is a table of contents which has … Continue reading →

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Teaching History with Children’s Literature: Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Timbuktu

Posted on February 9, 2010 by openwidearchive

Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Timbuktu, written by Larry Brook and illustrated by Ray Webb, is an informative book that gives children facts and illustrations about life in Timbuktu.  The book begins with an overview of the history of … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs: A Book about Ancient Egypt

Posted on February 9, 2010 by openwidearchive

Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs: A Book about Ancient Egypt was written by Gail Gibbons and illustrated by Saho Fujii.   “One of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations began about five thousand years ago, in the land of Egypt.”  The book gives … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Roman Town

Posted on February 8, 2010 by openwidearchive

"This book is about a Roman town.  It is not an actual town, instead it is composed of the many elements typical of Roman towns throughout the empire at the beginning of the 1st century AD.  Look around the town, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: You Are In Ancient Greece

Posted on February 8, 2010 by openwidearchive

You Are In Ancient Greece, written by Ivan Minnis, is filled with photographs of ancient buildings and artifacts and excellent information for teaching about Ancient Greece. There is no particular illustrator because all of the images are photographs. The book … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Pompeii Lost & Found

Posted on February 8, 2010 by openwidearchive

Pompeii Lost & Found, written by Mary Pope Osborne and illustrated by Bonnie Christensen, tells the story of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius which buried Pompeii.  The story begins right before the eruption; “As everyone went about their daily routines … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Ancient Rome and Pompeii

Posted on February 8, 2010 by openwidearchive

Magic Tree House Research Guide #14: Ancient Rome and Pompeii: A Nonfiction Companion to Vacation Under the Volcano, written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce, illustrated by Sal Murdocca is an excellent way to supplement teaching Ancient Roman … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: The Trojan Horse

Posted on February 6, 2010 by openwidearchive

Warwick Hutton masterfully retells and illustrates the famous legend of  The Trojan Horse. The familiar story is told in child friendly language that provides context to the simple and beautiful  watercolor and pen illustrations.  For those who may be unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Ancient History: Questions and Answer

Posted on February 6, 2010 by openwidearchive

Ancient History: Questions and Answers by Capella provides a great answer and question format for information about many aspects of ancient civilizations. The book covers Ancient Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, Americas, Mesopotamia, Medieval Europs, China, Japan, and the Incas and … Continue reading →

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Teaching Ancient Civilizations with Children’s Literature: Exploring Ancient Rome with Elaine Landau

Posted on February 5, 2010 by openwidearchive

“Hang on! You are going on a trip to ancient Rome! There are many things to see and do. Watch the gladiators fight in the Colosseum. Go shopping at the Forum for a toga or gold jewelry. Visit the Pantheon … Continue reading →

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