What was life like in the past? Uncover the terrible tales, surprising stories, and hard-to-believe history from ancient times. Everything from Greek eyebrow fashion and Egyptian eggshell toothpaste to Roman chicken predictions and a Middle Ages pig lawyer seemed normal back in the day. But now they have us looking back in wonder at some seriously strange history.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 7 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| BISACS | JNF025020, JNF025000, JNF000000 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | Strange History |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 9 |
| ISBN | 9798889164814 |
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| Title Format | Paperback |
| Author | Charis Mather |
Reviewed on 1 April 2024
Looking for something to grab the attention of reluctant history students? Try this series that focuses on the odd and unusual. Readers can learn about the fake beards worn by Egyptian pharaohs, rich Greeks buying the sweat from Olympic athletes, or Romans eating flamingo tongues. Photos of historic sites and artwork establish setting while comic illustrations and speech bubbles offer humorous touches. Vocabulary terms appear in colored text for easy identification. Back matter includes a glossary, suggested books for further reading, and a QR code to access online resources.
VERDICT: A fun way to introduce a unit or for individual enjoyment. The humorous approach will appeal to fans of “believe it or not” type books.
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