ebooks Copper Country Explorer Field Guide No.2: The Isle Royale Mine (Volume 2) by Mike Forgrave in History

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Children should not just read about history; they should live it. In The Story of Civilization; the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and story-telling ability together in tandem to present the content in a fresh and thrilling way.The Story of Civilization reflects a new emphasis in presenting the history of the world as a thrilling and compelling narrative. Within each chapter; children will encounter short stories that place them directly in the shoes of historical figures; both famous and ordinary; as they live through legendary battles and invasions; philosophical debates; the construction of architectural wonders; the discovery of new inventions and sciences; and the exploration of the world. Volume I; The Ancient World; begins the journey; covering the time periods from the dawn of history and the early nomads; to the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Children will learn what life was like in the ancient civilizations of Egypt; Mesopotamia; Persia; Greece; Rome; and more; as well as learn the Old Testament stories of the Israelites and the coming of Christ.The strength of the content lies not only in the storybook delivery of it; but also in the way it presents history through the faithful prism of the Church. Have you always wanted your children to learn about world history from a Catholic perspective? Here; you ll have the trusted resource you ve always wanted.Did You Know... · That young people in the Minoan culture participated in bull leaping games? · That King Xerxes of Persia once ordered his soldiers to whip the waves when the ocean became rocky beneath their boats? · That the Greek inventor; Archimedes; built a giant heat ray to protect his hometown; catching enemy ships on fire through the use of sunbeams? · That the powerful Carthaginian general; Hannibal; used elephants to march his army over the Alps on his way to attack Rome? · That Julius Caesar of Rome fell in love with the famous Cleopatra of Egypt? Embark on the journey now to learn of all these wonders and more!