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The Magna Charta by James Daugherty
It was Ben Franklin who coined the phrase, "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God," and if any historical drama fulfills that maxim, it... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemGeneral
The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli
Set in the fourteenth century, the classic story of one boy's personal heroism when he loses the use of his legs. Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
Castle by David Macaulay
Imagine yourself in 13th-century England. King Edward I has just named the fictitious Kevin le Strange to be the Lord of Aberwyvern--"a... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemGeneral
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle
The life and times of Everyone's favorite thief Filled with action, villains, and surprises, the legend lives on. Days of old bursting... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemLiterature
Joan of Arc by Diane Stanley
Against the fascinating tapestry of Frances history during the Hundred Years' War, Diane Stanley unfolds the story of the simple... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemBiography
A Child's History of the World by V. M. Hillyer
V. M. Hillyer is SO readable. My children continue to love reading his books. We have his geography, his art, and history of the world and... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
ElemGeneral
Eleanor by Kristiana Gregory
Fourteen-year-old Eleanor of Aquitaine lives in a castle in Poitier, France, with her father Count William of Aquitaine (son of William the... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
Saint George and the Dragon by Margaret Hodges
This special new edition of St. George and the Dragon commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Caldecott Award-winning picture book. Hodges... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemLiterature
Good Queen Bess by Diane Stanley
She was a queen whose strong will, shrewd diplomacy, religious tolerance and great love for her subjects won the hearts of her people and... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemBiography
The Apple and the Arrow by Conrad Buff
The year is 1291, and Walter is the twelve-year-old son of William Tell, the greatest bowman in the land of Uri. Walter lives happily in... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemGeneral
A Medieval Feast by Aliki
The king is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare fo his arrival. It will take weeks to ready... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemGeneral
Chanticleer and the Fox by Geoffrey Chaucer
King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemLiterature
Leif the Lucky by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Considered by some children's book authorities to be the d'Aulaire's finest work, this biography of Leif Erickson, son of Eric the Red,... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemBiography
Augustine Came to Kent by Barbara Willard
This book centres around Wolf, a boy whose father was a Briton, brought to Rome as a slave in the 6th century, and set free by Pope... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
The Usborne Time Traveler by Judy Hindley
This book is recommended for ages 9-12, but my 6-year-old ate it up and my 4-year-old enjoyed it too. I bought it because my girls are... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
MiddleAges
ElemGeneral
The Sword in the Tree by Clyde Bulla
In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
Castle Diary by Richard Platt
"Not many, if any, children’s books on the Middle Ages and castles contain the wealth of information found in this fresh, appealing... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
The Secret of the Andes by Ann Clark
Secret of the Andes by Ann Nolan Clark is a marvelous children's novel which can be very important reading for children. The beautiful... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
Minstrel in the Tower by Gloria Skurzynski
In this gripping medieval page-turner, Roger and his sister Alice are kidnapped and held for ransom in an ancient tower. To escape and find... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
Along Came Galileo by Jeanne Bendick
One of the most important figures to come out of the awakening world of the Renaissance was Galileo Galelei. Often referred to as the... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemBiography
Crusades by Anthony West
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemGeneral
Making of a Knight by Patrick O'Brien
I bought this book because my son (James) is very interested in the Middle Ages, King Arthur, etc. Since he is 7 years old and the book... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning
Robert Browning’s famous verse retelling of the medieval legend of the Pied Piper is renowned for its humor and vivid wordplay. When... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemLiterature
Boy's King Arthur by Sidney Lanier
Rousing story of the legendary ruler of ancient England and his Knights of the Round Table lure young readers with stories about the birth... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemLiterature
The Sword in the Stone by T. H. White
"Sword in the Stone" is the must-read book of Arthuriana, an imaginative fantasy romp that has inspired all our ideas about the venerable... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemHistorical
Fiction
Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman
For kids to get their dose of action and thrills, they need not always go to the local multiplex for the latest bang 'em up film. They... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemLiterature
Joan of Arc by Nancy Wilson Ross
In the early 15th century, France was in turmoil. The country had been at war for years, and it had no king. Out of the chaos came Joan of... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemBiography
The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang
Finest stories from around the world — most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemGeneral
Exploring Planet Earth by John Hudson Tiner
A wonderful supplement to any homeschool curriculum, this book emphasizes the history of civilization from a biblical perspective with... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
ElemGeneral
History of Medicine by John Hudson Tiner
The highly-anticipated follow-up book to Exploring Planet Earth, this Christian and homeschool hit takes a look at medical practices from... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
ElemGeneral
Chanticleer and the Fox by Barbara Cooney
King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a... Source: Amazon
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Middle Ages
600-1300
ElemLiterature
Child's History of England by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) has produced some of the most memorable writings in the English language, including such well known works as... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
1800's
ElemGeneral
Child's Geography of the World by V. M. Hillyer
Hillyer's geography is a bit outdated for today, OK maybe a lot outdated for today. My children were amused when we read that "one day man... Source: Amazon
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Ancient to
Modern
ElemGeneral