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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 Maya The Maya Jane Shuter Presents an overview of the Mayan culture, discussing their government, religion, domestic life, recreation, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing. OL17926773W
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
The Acropolis The Acropolis Jane Shuter Discusses the history of the Acropolis, a large fortified hill in the center of Athens, and the uses to which it and the structures built upon it have been put throughout the ages. OL18979783W
Resistance to the Nazis Resistance to the Nazis Jane Shuter Describes how certain people, both Jews and Gentiles, were brave enough to stand up to the Nazis during the Holocaust despite the price they would pay if caught. OL19162421W
Egypt Egypt Jane Shuter A history of this ancient land shaped by the river and the desert, including information about its society, religion, art and architecture, everyday life, and legacy. OL19223049W
Auschwitz Auschwitz Jane Shuter Discusses the purpose, processing of inmates, daily life, and other activities and aspects of the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau. OL19240498W
Cities & citizens Cities & citizens Jane Shuter Introduces the citizens, government, education, philosophy, religion, and sports of the city states of ancient Greece. OL19393925W
Farming & Food (The Ancient Egyptians) Farming & Food (The Ancient Egyptians) Jane Shuter An introduction to farming in ancient Egypt, including the cycles of the farming year, irrigation and flooding of the Nile, land ownership, and typical foods. OL19641100W
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
The making of the United Kingdom The making of the United Kingdom Jane Shuter,Nigel Kelly,Rosemary Rees A source book for students studying the history of Britain from 1500 to 1750. Historical narrative is accompanied by a range of primary and secondary sources. Suggested level: intermediate, junior se… OL20983037W
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
Leisure Leisure Jane Shuter Uses old photographs to show a variety of different recreation and leisure activities in Great Britain from the 1860's to the 1950's. Suggested level: junior, primary. OL22076259W
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
Victorian family life Victorian family life Jane Shuter Jane Shuter describes family life during the reign of Queen Victoria. In this study the reader learns how all the members of a Victorian family, rich or poor, played their part in the daily routine. OL24184607W
Ancient Chinese art Ancient Chinese art Jane Shuter Introduces and explains the history of ancient Chinese art. This title links a range of art, including painting, crafts and sculpture to the historical and cultural contexts of the ancient Chinese an… OL24196713W
Aftermath of the Holocaust Aftermath of the Holocaust Jane Shuter Describes what happened to the survivors, perpetrators, and bystanders of the Holocaust after the death camps were liberated by the Allies, and provides photos, a time line, a glossary, a further rea… OL24247055W
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