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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Singapore has been ruled by many different empires during its history! Beginning readers can learn how the city-state changed over the years through narrative text and vibrant illustrations…
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From Republic to ruins, the city of Rome has a long history! This exciting nonfiction title takes a brief look at important events from Rome’s past through narrative text and vibrant…
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Mexico City has been a bustling center of activity through many different empires! This nonfiction title examines how Mexico City’s past has shaped the city it is today. Narrative text and…
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Take a trip to Tokyo with this fun title! Starting from its humble beginnings as a small fishing village named Edo, readers will visit important periods in Tokyo’s history to learn how it…
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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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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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Paris grew from a fishing village on an island to become a city known for art, fashion, and education. In this beginning title, curious readers can follow the city’s transformation with…
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New York City has gone through many changes since it was home to the Lenape people! This nonfiction title takes young readers through some of the biggest changes in the city through narrative
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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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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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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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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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