by Jessica Woodis, revised by Sandi Queen $17.55 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

The time of the Tudors was a fascinating time in English history, full of interesting characters. This collection of descriptive accounts of the lives of England’s major figures during this period will give a good picture of what it was like to live during this time in history.  This book is written from a Christian point of view providing a guarded narrative of the Tudors not easily obtainable.  Ten chapters cover from Henry VII to Elizabeth I, including a chapter on Catherine of Aragon. Suited to children aged 12+, 90p.

by MB Synge $35

A fascinating account of the world’s famous explorers, including the early travelers in ancient times, the discovery of the New World, explorations in Africa and Australia, and the expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Many of the explorers tell part of their story in their own words. Amply illustrated with reproductions of early maps and charts, as well as old woodcuts, drawings, paintings, and miniatures. Emphasis is placed on the explorers’ “record of splendid endurance, of hardships bravely borne, of silent toil, of courage and resolution unequalled in the annals of mankind, of self-sacrifice unrivalled and faithful lives laid ungrudgingly down.” Suitable for ages 10 and up. 548p, 800g.

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by Olivia Coolidge $23.40 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

Olivia Coolidge provides us with a panoramic view of Roman history through biographies of twelve of the most powerful, brilliant, influential, and well-placed men spanning 450 years of the Roman Empire: Cicero, Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Vergil, Horace, Nero, Seneca, Trajan, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, Diocletian and Constantine.

Her methodology is similar to that employed in Plutarch’s Lives, but is focused across a wider range of history with a better perspective of the ultimate impact their experiences will prove to have on the assension and endurance of the Empire.

‘The history of the Romans is to a large extent a history of the people.  The heart of the Empire is Rome, a single city where every important person knows everyone else.  It is also a city where character counts for much.’ – Olivia Coolidge.

What better way can the interplay of character and events be viewed than through the lives of those who shaped the Empire and ultimately Western civilization. For ages 12+; pb 222p; 300g

a Crabtree Book $16   

Known for their courage on the battlefield and as masters of the sea, the Vikings spread out from their native Scandinavia to Greenland, North Africa, parts of Central Asia, and even Canada. Despite the fact that their heyday was short-lived, the Vikings left behind fragments of a culture that still fascinate children and adults alike. This exciting new book shows children what Viking life was really like.
Topics include
• the raiding season: individual and community preparation, targets of raids
• ship building, navigation, and life at sea daily life in the long house and the care of homesteads while the men were away
• seasonal festivals and their feasts
• rule by local chieftains
• pagan myths and legends, such as the
• Valkyries, and the arrival of Christianity

Ages 8-14.

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In the Days of Alfred the Great

Viking Quest series

Rolf and the Viking’s Bow

Historical Atlas of the Viking World

The Martyr’s Victory

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In the Middle Ages, a family’s position in society determined where children lived, what type of education they received, and what games they played. This colorful new book features beautiful artwork that helps show how children spent their days in medieval times.
Topics include;
• the importance of family
• a carefree life for young children up to the age of seven
• homemade toys
• indoor games including chess, backgammon, and cards
• outdoor activities including hunting, horseback riding, and archery
• growing up a peasant
• children in town
• apprenticeships for older children
• noble boys learning how to become a knight
• noble girls learning how a lady runs a household
• clothing and hygiene
• education according to sex and status
• religion and a child’s moral upbringing
• holidays
• community fun at markets and fairs

32p, Ages 8-14.

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People who lived in towns in the Middle Ages were usually part of the merchant class and were more often than not wealthier than village dwellers. These craftsmen and business owners were independent men and women who did not work in service to anyone but themselves. Medieval Towns, Trade and Travel features daily life in a town, the artisans and businesspeople who populated it, and what kind of transportation was available in the days of horse and cart.
Topics include;
• the daily life of a family in town
• trades for food including the butcher, the baker, and the brewer
• trades for equipment such as the blacksmith and the woodworker
• belonging to a guild
• apprenticeship for a trade
• travel in the Middle Ages
• staying close to home because travel was time-consuming and uncomfortable
• travel by horse—the fastest way
• inns and taverns for weary travelers

Glossy paperback, 32p.  Ages 8-14.

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Medieval Society describes life under the feudal system, the growth of towns and trade, and the influence of the church on society. Young readers will be captivated by this account of the daily lives of:
• the nobility
• knights
• peasants
• monks and nuns
• townspeople
• medieval Muslims

For ages 8-14.

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Life of the Ancient Celts depicts the legendary people that ruled the extensive region that stretched out in all directions from present-day Austria. Known as ferocious warriors, the Celts were skilled forgers of iron. The discovery of salt also allowed the Celts to become wealthy through trade with the rest of Europe until their eventual ruin by Roman conquerors.
Topics include
• technological achievements
• the smelting of iron ore and the forging of weapons, shields, and helmets
• the design of hillfort towns
• sacrifices to pagan gods, hillside chalk etchings, and the education of Druids
• Celtic languages, including Gaelic, Welsh, and Cornish
• land ownership and paying rent and taxes
• metal, glass, and enamelware

Table of Contents:

Celtic Civiization
Along the Danube
Celtic Empire
A Varied Economy
A Celtic Town
Social Structure
Daily Life
Language and Learning
Religion and Beliefs
Art and Music
Technology
Roman Conquest

Index and Glossary included. Glossy paperback, 32p.  For ages 8-14.

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This fascinating book describes how Japan grew from rule by local chieftains to an emperor-led nation with many noble families competing for prominence. Beautiful spreads and full-color photographs unveil Japan’s rich history and the people who struggled to make it their own.
Topics include
• wet rice cultivation
• trade with other cultures, their influence,and isolation in the 17th century
• from early pit dwellings to the development of castle towns
• nature worship, the rise of Shinto, and Buddhism and Confucianism
• life as a samurai warrior
• sword making and pottery
• herbal medicine
 Index and Glossary included.

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by Robyn Sampson $45.00

Learn the teaching method God uses to teach His children. Teach your children the way God instructed the Hebrews to teach their children with annual events telling the story of His people and the coming of Jesus.

This giant, 585 page book gives an extensive look at the nine annual holidays: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement, Tabernacles, Hanukkah, Purim and the weekly holiday ”the Sabbath!

Having this book at your fingertips is like having a library on the Bible holidays!

This book includes information that will fill ten books: one on each of the seven holidays in Leviticus, the Sabbath, plus Hanukkah and Purim, and tons of information about the importance of our Hebrew Roots. You’ll use this book over and over for years to come!
You will learn the historical, agricultural, spiritual, and prophetic purposes of each holiday, showing how each points to Christ and creative ways to teach them to your children!

In this book you get all the infomation listed above PLUS projects, crafts, recipes, games, and songs for celebrating each holiday.

Also instructions for a weekly Bible study and instructions using the Special Home School Section to incorporate the teaching of the biblical holidays with the academic school subjects!

The symbolism in the Bible is an absorbing subject! This book reveals Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, all foretold in the Spring holidays, and find out how to recognize His second coming by learning about the Fall holidays!

Excellent, fascinating information about the true New Testament Church and our Hebrew roots also included.