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Author Jane Shuter
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Jane Shuter is a former elementary school teacher and experienced writer of children's books. She has written dozens of books on ancient civilizations and has traveled to Greece to do research.
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Presents the history of ancient China by examining the archaeological excavations of its historical sites and the artifacts found at those sites.pages cm; Originally published: 2007"Bones" explores how the skeleton supports our bodies, including the structure of bones and joints. It explains the different illnesses and injuries that can affect your bones, from fractures to arthritis, and outlines ways to keep your bones he[...]Introduces the discoveries and inventions of ancient Egypt, including locks, lighthouses, mathematical discoveries, and the writing they used.New32 pages / colour illustrations, colour maps / 27 cmprinted textThis book is about daily life along the River Nile in ancient Egyptian times. It is illustrated with photographs of objects from ancient Egyptian times and artistsâ ideas of town life then. Readers will get a glimpse of what it was like to live [...]; Athens (Greece) - History ; Greece -- Civilization -- To 146 B.C. ; Greece -- Social life and customs -- To 500Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in ancient times? In "Life in Ancient Athens", discover how people lived in towns in ancient Greece. Look at the different buildings in the towns and what they were used for. Learn about the houses[...]; Egypt, Ancient -- Social life and customs ; Cities and towns, Ancient ; Egypt, Ancient -- Civilization ; PharaohsThis book is about daily life in towns in ancient Egyptian times, which lasted from about 3100 BC to 30 BC. It is illustrated with photographs of objects from ancient Egyptian times and artistsā ideas of town life. These drawings are based [...]This book is about daily life in the ancient Egyptian village of Deir el-Medina. The village was built especially for the workers who constructed the tombs of some of the pharaohs. It is illustrated with photographs of objects from ancient Egypt[...]Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in ancient times? In "Life in a Greek Temple", discover why temples were important to the Greeks. Look at the different types of temple and what they were used for. Learn about the festivals the Gr[...]; Grades 3-8 ; Harbors ; Greece -- Civilization -- To 146 B.C. ; Greece -- Social life and customs -- To 500 ; CommercePresents an illustrated introdution to the trading ports established by the ancient Greeks around the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Black Seas, including information on the ships and sailors that frequented these ports, and what it was like to li[...]Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in ancient times? In "Life in a Medieval Castle", discover how people lived in castles in the Middle Ages. Look at the different parts of a castle and what they were used for. Learn about the peopl[...]In Life in a Roman Fort , discover how soldiers lived in forts in the Roman Empire. Explore the different parts of a Roman fort and learn about the jobs the soldiers and local workers did there. Look at the equipment and armor of the soldiers[...]In Life in a Roman Town, discover how people lived in towns in the Roman Empire. Look at the different buildings in the towns and what they were used for. Learn about the houses Roman people lived in, the clothes they wore, and the food they ate[...]In "Life in a Roman Villa", discover how people lived in the Roman Empire. Explore the different parts of a Roman villa and see how they were constructed. Learn about the people who lived and worked at the villa, the jobs they did, the clothes t[...]An illustrated description of Vikings and their ships, including battles at sea, trading, and exploring. -- Worldcat