FICTION
CULTURAL
HISTORICAL
FC W6-1 Ancient History Told to Children
$ Landmark William the Conqueror by Thomas Costain
♥ Stories of the East from Herodotus by Alfred Church (1906)
$ Three Cups of Tea: Young Reader's Edition Adapted by Sarah Thomson
A remarkable story of humanitarianism in modern day Afghanistan
♦ $ Young People's History of the Ancient World by V.M. Hillyer
♥ Stories of the East from Herodotus by Alfred Church (1906)
$ Three Cups of Tea: Young Reader's Edition Adapted by Sarah Thomson
A remarkable story of humanitarianism in modern day Afghanistan
♦ $ Young People's History of the Ancient World by V.M. Hillyer
HISTORICAL FICTION
$ Iqbal by Francesco d'Adamo
Fictionalized story of a true boy who was sold into slavery in modern day. It's hard for our children, I think, to understand that there are children around the world who are facing things that they are. This helps to open their eyes.
$ The Golden Bull by Marjorie Crowley
The setting is 5000 years ago in Ancient Mesopotamia. Drought has forced 14 year old Jomar and his younger sister to flee to Ur where they must struggle to survive.
Fictionalized story of a true boy who was sold into slavery in modern day. It's hard for our children, I think, to understand that there are children around the world who are facing things that they are. This helps to open their eyes.
$ The Golden Bull by Marjorie Crowley
The setting is 5000 years ago in Ancient Mesopotamia. Drought has forced 14 year old Jomar and his younger sister to flee to Ur where they must struggle to survive.
BIOGRAPHIES
$ I Am Malala: Young Reader's Version by Malala Yousafsai
This Nobel prize winner's story is now adapted for young readers. Malala was only ten years old when the Taliban took over her village
$ For the Right to Learn by Rebecca Langston-George
The story of Malala Yousafsai, the courageous Pakistani girl who would not back down from her right to be educated. A thought provoking book to discuss with your children.
This Nobel prize winner's story is now adapted for young readers. Malala was only ten years old when the Taliban took over her village
$ For the Right to Learn by Rebecca Langston-George
The story of Malala Yousafsai, the courageous Pakistani girl who would not back down from her right to be educated. A thought provoking book to discuss with your children.