Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Francis Parkman and the Plains Indians Francis Parkman and the Plains Indians Jane Shuter,Francis Parkman The author, a wealthy Bostonian with a deep interest in Native American culture, provides a first-person account of his experiences living with a band of Oglala Sioux while they traveled the Oregon T… OL102763W
The ancient Romans The ancient Romans Jane Shuter An introduction to the various elements of ancient Roman civilization, including gods and goddesses, clothing, food, town and country life, government, and the army. OL18150831W
The Incas The Incas Jane Shuter Presents an overview of the Incan culture, examining such topics as government, religion, recreation, domestic life, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing. OL18746528W
Life and death in Hitler's Europe Life and death in Hitler's Europe Jane Shuter An account of what life was like in Europe for both Jews and non-Jews while Adolf Hitler was in power. OL20604077W
Shops Shops Jane Shuter Uses old photographs to show a variety of different types of places people could do their shopping from 1895 to 1958. Suggested level: junior, primary. OL20941857W
Victorian family life Victorian family life Jane Shuter Contrasts the lives of families from different social groups. 9 yrs+ OL21733663W
Victorian Britain Victorian Britain Jane Shuter This series gives easy-to-use support for the QCA Scheme of Work for History at KS2. Each double page spread poses a question about an aspect of history and then answers it with the help of written a… OL22059650W
Builders, craftsmen & traders Builders, craftsmen & traders Jane Shuter Introduces the work of artisans responsible for the buildings, statues, and carvings of ancient Greece; describes the lifestyles of the people; and indicates the importance of traders and trading. OL23671257W
Life and death in the camps Life and death in the camps Jane Shuter Describes the living conditions endured by the people taken to concentration camps during the Holocaust, as well as their chances of survival. OL24282189W
Discoveries, inventions and ideas Discoveries, inventions and ideas Jane Shuter Introduces the discoveries, inventions and ideas of ancient Greece, including democracy, a clean water supply, the first fire engine, and public libraries. Suggested level: primary. OL24823199W