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April 2009: Ancient Civilizations
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Why Weed Ancient Civilization Titles?
The past generally informs the present – even the ancient past. From Roman baths to Greek theatre to the architectural miracle of the Egyptians, ancient civilizations are a great place to learn about history, math, science and the arts. Gladiators, mummies, and interesting cuisine (hedgehog, anyone?) also make many Ancient Civilization topics appealing recreational reading. Update your collection with these Heinemann-Raintree titles!
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Criteria for Weeding Ancient Civilization Titles
- Check 932-939.
- Weed materials that are worn, checking for:
- Soiled pages
- Brittle, yellowed paper
- Missing pages
- Worn edges or corners
- Broken spine
- Dirty cover
- Weed materials that rarely circulate using the circulation statistics. However, be careful not to dispose of titles that contain valuable material. An item's circulation history is not always an accurate measure of the item's use. Students may use these titles to glean specific slices of information rather than as take-home reads.
- Double-check that titles span a variety of reading levels including High Interest/Low Readability choices for the struggling reader.
- When choosing new titles, consider the following collection guidelines:
- Does the title provide a wide range of current subject matter and is free of gender and ethnic stereotypes?
- Does the title feature engaging graphics – especially colorful, high-quality photographs, charts, diagrams, and other visuals?
- Does the title include current research?
- Does the overall collection span a wide range of years and cultures?
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Consider Weeding Titles Like:
Ancient Rome [1985, ISBN- 0816702985]
Romans [1976, ISBN- 0382061209]
They Lived Like This in Ancient Mexico [1971, ISBN- 0531013952]
Science in Ancient China [1988, ISBN- 0531104850]
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from HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHIES (Grades 2-4):
Alexander the Great,
Hatshepsut: First Female Pharaoh,
Mansa Musa: Ruler of Ancient Mali,
Qin Shi Huangdi: First Emperor of China
from HISTORY OPENS WINDOWS (2nd Edition, Grades 2-4):
Ancient West African Kingdoms,
The Ancient Chinese,
The Ancient Egyptians,
The Ancient Greeks,
The Ancient Romans,
The Aztecs,
The Incas,
The Indus Valley,
The Maya,
The Sumerians
from THE OLYMPICS (Grades 2-4):
Ancient Olympics
from PICTURE THE PAST (Grades 2-3):
Life Along the River Nile,
Life in a Greek Temple,
Life in a Greek Trading Port,
Life in a Roman Fort,
Life in a Roman Town,
Life in a Roman Villa,
Life in an Egyptian Town,
Life in an Egyptian Worker's Village,
Life in Ancient Athens
from LEVELED BIOGRAPHIES (Grade 3):
Cleopatra
from HANDS-ON ANCIENT HISTORY (2nd Edition, Grades 3-5):
History and Activities of Ancient China,
History and Activities of Ancient Egypt,
History and Activities of Ancient Greece,
History and Activities of the Aztecs,
History and Activities of the Islamic Empire,
History and Activities of the Roman Empire,
History and Activities of the West African Kingdoms
from YOU ARE THERE! (Grades 3-5):
You Are in Ancient China,
You Are in Ancient Egypt,
You Are in Ancient Greece,
You Are in Ancient Rome
from CHINA FOCUS (Grades 4-6):
Ancient China
from THE OLYMPICS (2nd Edition, Grades 4-6):
Ancient Olympic Games
from UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE IN THE PAST (2nd Edition, Grades 4-6):
The Ancient Egyptians,
The Ancient Greeks,
The Ancient Romans,
The Aztecs,
The Incas
from ART IN HISTORY (2nd Edition, Grades 4-7):
Ancient Chinese Art,
Ancient Egyptian Art,
Ancient Greek Art,
Ancient Roman Art,
Art of the Middle Ages,
Native American Art,
Prehistoric Art
from RAINTREE FUSION: WORLD HISTORY (Grades 4-7):
Blood and Celebration: Aztec Beliefs,
Reach for the Stars: Ancient Egyptian Pyramids,
Staying Alive in Ancient Rome: Life in Ancient Rome,
Trading Up: Indus Valley Trade,
Welcome to the Ancient Olympics!: Ancient Greek Olympics
from HISTORY IN ART (Grades 5-8):
Ancient China,
Ancient Egypt,
Ancient Greece,
Ancient Rome
from TIME TRAVEL GUIDES (Grades 6-9+):
Ancient China,
Ancient Egypt,
Ancient Greece,
Ancient Rome,
Aztec Empire,
Inca Empire
(Also available in Freestyle Express!)
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Or These Titles from Other Publishers:
Ancient Rome [Simon James, c2009, ISBN-075663766X]
Cleopatra: Ruler of Egypt [Kerrily Sapet, c2007, ISBN-1599350351]
If I Were a Kid in Ancient China [various, c2009, ISBN-0812679318]
The Aztec News [Philip Steele, c2009, ISBN-0763642002]
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