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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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a Crabtree Book  $16

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 Julia Diggins $25.35 This product can be ordered from Chariot Press

This is an excellent reader for all students as they learn about geometry. It has been out-of-print for 34 years. Students and teachers have used photo copies rather than not being able to experience the beautiful illustrations by Corydon Bell and have their own copy to refer to and cherish throughout the years.
Using only three simple tools-the string, the straightedge, and the shadow-men discovered the basic principles and constructions of elementary geometry more than two thousand years ago.

This engrossing book reveals how Read the rest of this entry »

by Elizabeth George Speare $14

After the Romans crucified his father, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by a single passion: to avenge his father’s death by driving out the Romans.Consumed by hatred he joins rebel bands oustside his village.

In nearby Capernaum, Jesus is teaching a different lesson. Time and again Daniel is drawn to His teachings, only to turn away, disappointed and conufused by Jesus’ lack of action in opposing the Romans.

This is a magnificent novel of Daniel’s journey from a blind confining hatred to his acceptance and understanding of love. Vivid and gripping. Read Aloud age 8+, Read Alone age 12+

See Progeny Press Literature Guide to accompany this book here.