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Mann, Kenny
2 Reviews
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YA
Rulers and Their Times series.
Divided into three parts, the books in this series cover the lives of the individuals featured, as well as everyday life and the literature of the times. Interesting facts about society, clothing, housing, food, cosmetics, sports, and other daily activities are brought to life. The books are illustrated with plentiful archival art. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Rulers and Their Times titles: Elizabeth I and Tudor England; Isabel, Ferdinand and Fifteenth-Century Spain; Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and the French Revolution.]
Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman
(3)
4-6
Cultures of the Past series.
These tightly focused books provide historical overviews of each ancient society and discuss their religious beliefs and cultural achievements. Excerpts from sacred books, charts comparing the childhood experiences for boys and girls living in those eras, and plentiful color reproductions enhance reader interest. Each volume concludes with a chapter exploring the enduring legacies of the cultures. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
2 reviews
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