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Little History of the World, The
Originally written in 1936 by a famous art historian and published in a new translation in 2005, this Euro-centric view of world events provides an accessible panorama of history, generalized but with sufficient detail to be interesting. Occasionally the
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History of Counting, The
This is an accessible and interesting historical look at how and why numbers came to be. The author includes a useful glossary and index. Reviewers considered this a reference book rather than a leisure reading book.
| Author: Schmandt-Besserat, Denise |
HSE Descriptors:
math
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Pantheon, The
Although few records survive to describe the construction of the Pantheon in Rome in A.D. 128, the author uses modern technology and scientific problem solving to carefully explain and illustrate the construction feat.
| Author: Dutemple, Lesley |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies | science
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History > region > Rome > Roman Empire > well-known people
History > region >Rome> Roman Empire > well-known people > Antony, Mark
Cleopatra
This lively nonfiction account tells the history and story of the powerful Cleopatra and her companion Mark Antony. The book includes maps and a pronunciation guide and detailed illustrations.
| Author: Stanley, Diane |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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History > region >Rome> Roman Empire > well-known people > Cleopatra
Cleopatra
This lively nonfiction account tells the history and story of the powerful Cleopatra and her companion Mark Antony. The book includes maps and a pronunciation guide and detailed illustrations.
| Author: Stanley, Diane |
HSE Descriptors:
social studies
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