Cities Through Time
Would you like to travel to ancient Rome? What about visiting Manhattan before there were any skyscrapers? This fun series takes readers on a journey through different eras in the history of some of the world’s biggest cities. Narrative text shares historical facts while colorful illustrations show off buildings and people from the time period. Thought-provoking questions, bonus facts, and a timeline add even more to make this series a real trip!
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Athens has a rich history! Young readers can head to ancient times to witness the birth of democracy, travel to the 17th century to see the Parthenon become a ruin, or attend the 2004…
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Located on the Tigris River, Baghdad has held many important roles in history. Curious readers can learn about everything from the city's scholarly start to its recent struggles through…
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Beijing has been a capital for thousands of years! Through narrative text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can explore this ancient city's past, from the unification of China to…
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Beijing has been a capital for thousands of years! Through narrative text and vibrant illustrations, young readers can explore this ancient city's past, from the unification of China to…
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Located on the Nile River, the area that is now Cairo has been home to people for millennia. This fun title uses narrative text and vibrant illustrations to take readers from the creation of…
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From a small Potawatomi village to the third-largest city in the United States, Chicago has grown a lot in 400 years! Readers can witness events in the city's history, from the World's Fair…
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Delhi is one of the world's biggest cities! Curious readers can learn about how it grew from a medieval fortress to a bustling metropolis in this fun title. Fact-filled narrative text takes…
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Lima is one of South America's largest cities! In this fun title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers on a trek through important events in this coastal city's…
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Lima is one of South America's largest cities! In this fun title, narrative text and colorful illustrations take young readers on a trek through important events in this coastal city's…
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London dates back to the Roman Empire! Beginning readers are invited to travel through this major city's history as it weathers wars and welcomes new kings. Vibrant illustrations support the…
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How did Los Angeles become the film capital of the world? Curious readers can dive into the California city's history from the time of the Tongva to the World War II boom. Narrative text and…
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How did Los Angeles become the film capital of the world? Curious readers can dive into the California city's history from the time of the Tongva to the World War II boom. Narrative text and…
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