{"title":"Ancient Civilizations","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient civilizations juvenile fiction transports young readers to worlds shaped by pharaohs, temples, and legendary empires. This subject places children at the heart of distant times, offering adventure, mystery, and cultural discovery shaped by real historical settings. Whether it’s navigating Roman streets or witnessing the wonders of ancient Mesopotamia, these stories blend imagination with educational themes that spark curiosity about the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo narrow your reading, consider which civilization or historical period most intrigues your young reader—such as Egypt, Greece, Rome, or beyond. Compared to the broader Historical category, ancient civilizations focus specifically on legendary eras before the Middle Ages, providing context for stories rooted in well-known timelines, myths, and early societies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-survived-destruction-pompeii-ad-79-i-survived-10-volume-10-9780545459396-new","title":"I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 (I Survived #10): Volume 10","description":"The beast beneath the mountain is restless...\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003eNo one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes -- and always goes back to sleep.But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong -- and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a cloud of fiery ash and rocks fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape -- and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?","brand":"SCHOLASTIC","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51578842710306,"sku":"9780545459396-new","price":9.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9780545459396.jpg?v=1777414641"},{"product_id":"annabelle-aiden-oh-my-gods-history-belief-9781733475235-new","title":"Annabelle \u0026 Aiden: OH MY GODS! A History of Belief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow did our earliest beliefs form? What were they, and what do they say about us?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTardigrade Tom takes our characters on a historical journey of world religions!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the earliest humans who believed everything around them (trees, rocks, skies) could think and feel - like they could. To deep inside dark caves, where early humans draw animal spirits on the walls, and watch shamans sway, illuminated by nearby fires. Watch us build amazing temples and tombs, and give offerings and praise, as we learn ideas of reciprocity and trade. Explore world religions \u0026amp; cultures chronologically, such as: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesopotamia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Egyptians\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndo-European \u0026amp; Greek Gods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoroastrianism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHinduism \u0026amp; Buddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudaism, then Christianity, then Islam.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut most uniquely, this book explains how and why our beliefs emerged and evolved, and what they say about who we are. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IMAGINARIUM PR LLC","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52574114808098,"sku":"9781733475235-new","price":15.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781733475235.jpg?v=1789692221"},{"product_id":"triumph-flavius-9781955402163-new","title":"A Triumph for Flavius","description":"\u003cp\u003eTen-year-old Flavius had almost everything a boy could wish for. His parents belonged to the Roman aristocracy, he went to the finest school where he was treated like a young prince and even had his personal slave or \"pedagogue\" to carry his schoolbooks for him. Today, the proudest day of his life, he was riding in a procession, a Triumph, in honor of his father who was returning, a conquering General from the wars in Greece. Full of pride in his father and his life, Flavius learns important lessons from his Greek slave pedagogue and in the end wins a Triumph of his own. Set in Ancient Rome before the Empire and perfect for 3rd or 4th grade readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIGHTNING SOURCE INC","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52597434056994,"sku":"9781955402163-new","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781955402163.jpg?v=1789953402"},{"product_id":"theras-his-town-9781955402231-new","title":"Theras and His Town","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoung Theras, born in Ancient Athens, loves his city. He goes to school where he learns to sing and tell the great Greek stories. He walks proudly through the town with his pedagogue to the athletic field and their exercises led by the gymnasiarch. He marvels at the bustling outdoor market, full of life and color. He is in love with Athens and its freedom, open air, and friendliness-and its goddess Athena. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrouble comes to Theras, though, when his father's merchant ship is attacked in a battle with Samos, and he is presumed dead. Promising to take care of Theras and leave him an inheritance, a Spartan relative takes him to Sparta. He is forced to live like a Spartan, a brutal life with no pity for those who are not physically perfect and totally obedient to Spartan control. After enduring rigorous training and repeated cruel incidents, he escapes with a Perioikoi boy and heads for his beloved Athens. It's a hard and dangerous journey including an escape from slavers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaroline Dale Snedeker, twice a Newbery Honor winner, captures the authentic flavor of ancient Greek culture in a story of adventure and excitement that fully illustrates the differences between the Athenian and Spartan cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HILLSIDE EDUCATION","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":52600674582818,"sku":"9781955402231-new","price":17.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9781955402231.jpg?v=1789971683"},{"product_id":"mara-daughter-nile-9780140319293-new","title":"Mara: Daughter of the Nile","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the Newbery Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Moorchild\u003c\/i\u003e comes an enchanting historical adventure, set in ancient Egypt, where a brave young slave girl has agreed to spy for her enemies--until she falls for one of them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dangerous espionage, an unusual love story, and richly drawn background make this a book to capture quick and lasting interest.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Thoroughly engrossing.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the Babylonian language. So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies--each of whom supports a different contender for the throne of Egypt. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Mara's life and the fate of Egypt are at stake.","brand":"VIKING","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":67604305805602,"sku":"9780140319293-new","price":11.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9780140319293.jpg?v=1793004528"},{"product_id":"stallion-starlight-9780307980441-new","title":"Stallion by Starlight","description":"The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hold your horses! Jack and Annie must find four secrets of greatness for Merlin the magician. To start, they travel back in time to meet Alexander the Great. He should know all about greatness, right? But young Alexander is bossy, vain, and not great at all! How can they learn from him? It's going to take a wild black stallion, magic from Merlin, and a lot of bravery to succeed. Are Jack and Annie clever and bold enough to complete their mission? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormerly numbered as Magic Tree House #49, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #21: \u003ci\u003eStallion by Starlight.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure\u003cbr\u003e Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":67604306034978,"sku":"9780307980441-new","price":9.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9780307980441.jpg?v=1793004532"},{"product_id":"well-sacrifice-9798231011957-new","title":"The Well of Sacrifice","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveningstar Macaw lives in a glorious Mayan city in the ninth century. When the king falls ill and dies, the city begins to crumble. An evil high priest, Great Skull Zero, orders the sacrifice of those who might become king, including Eveningstar's beloved brother. Suspicious of the High Priest's motives, Eveningstar attempts to save her brother, thus becoming an acknowledged enemy of the High Priest. Condemned to be thrown into the Well of Sacrifice, Eveningstar must find a way not only to save her own life but to rescue her family and her city from the tyrannical grasp of Great Skull Zero. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the vivid background of everyday life at the height of the Mayan golden age and illustrated with striking black-and-white paintings, Eveningstar's candid, gripping, and not-for-the-faint-of-heart account of the last days of a great city will have readers at the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been edited slightly from previous versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"The adventures of this tenacious heroine are suspenseful and entertaining, providing readers with an exciting story and a realistic feel for everyday life in and ceremonial practices of the ancient Mayan culture. Well-researched historical fiction and a good read.\" - \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"The novel shines not only for a faithful recreation of an unfamiliar, ancient world, but also for the introduction of a brave, likable and determined heroine.\" -\u003cem\u003e Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"Watching this unorthodox 12-year-old girl outwit a high priest, escape jail, rescue her sister and more makes for a fast-paced read. An author's note describes the historical context for the tale.\" - \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"This book is not only a great adventure for middle grade readers, but it is a useful tool for classroom teachers. My class (fourth\/fifth graders) read this book for our theme: The Maya. The book gave authentic facts about the Mayan culture and a plausible explanation for the demise of their culture. We used the book as the backbone of several language arts exercises such as: written and oral reports about the Maya, literary criticism of characters, plot, and sequence, persuasive essays on human sacrifice vs. murder and Mayan culture vs. our own culture; and art projects from wood burning to mapping. We studied geography and the rainforest. The students' enthusiasm for this book pushed our curriculum into other disciplines including math. I recommend this book to teachers and to middle grade students.\" - Teacher review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIG RIVER PR","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":67604306362658,"sku":"9798231011957-new","price":17.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9798231011957.jpg?v=1793004541"},{"product_id":"boy-pyramids-9798888180334-new","title":"Boy of the Pyramids","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pictured wall of an Egyptian tomb supplied the inspiration for this unusual story, which takes place during the building of the Great Pyramid of Khufu more than 4,000 years ago. Kaffe and Sari, an Egyptian noble's son and a slave girl from the nomadic Sand People of the Sinai region, help solve a troublesome mystery and trap its culprit. All told against a colorfully detailed backdrop of ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INDEPENDENT CAT","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":67604306592034,"sku":"9798888180334-new","price":13.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/4755\/5618\/files\/9798888180334.jpg?v=1793004546"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.albakireads.com\/collections\/juvenile-fiction-historical-ancient-civilizations.oembed","provider":"AlbakiReads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}