Books by Jacqueline Morley
How to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete
Athletes Needed—apply at your local gymnasium. Do you have what it takes to represent Athens at the great games at Olympia?
The ancient Greeks believed in training the mind and body together, so once you start your training you'll study grammar, music, citizenship, and philosophy. At the same time, you'll be expected to develop all of your athletic skills: boxing, running, wrestling, the long jump, and the pentathlon.
Once every four years the great games at Olympia take place. If you're good enough, you'll join athletes from all over the Greek world for a month of special training. Athletes must work hard—there is no second or third place.
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How to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete
Athletes needed-apply at your local gymnasium. Do you have what it takes to represent Athens at the great games at Olympia? Your training will include the learning of grammar, music, citizenship, and philosophy, as well as honing your athletic skills in boxing, running, wrestling, long jump, and decathlon. If you're good enough, you'll join athletes from all over the Greek world for a month of special training to claim the ultimate glory. Ready for your fitness test? Remember, there is no second or third place in the Ancient World. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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How to Be an Egyptian Princess
You know you were born to rule! But will the ancient Egyptians choose you? Find out by putting yourself in line to be their next princess. This intriguing book will groom you for your all-important interview with the pharaohs.
You'll dress to impress, and to stay cool in the desert heat. You'll check out your palatial new home. And your new royal family will be there to answer all your questions: What are your duties at court? Will you attend official ceremonies and banquets? What about school? And travel? All you need to know to become an Egyptian princess is wonderfully illustrated here. Good luck, Your Highness!
National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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How to Be an Egyptian Princess
You know you were born to rule! But will the ancient Egyptians choose you? Find out by putting yourself in line to be their next Princess. This illustrated book will groom you for your all-important interview with the pharaohs. You’ll dress to impress, and to stay cool in the desert heat. Your new royal family will answer all your questions: What are your duties at court? What about school? And travel? Good luck, Your Highness!
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You Wouldn’t Want to Explore with Lewis and Clark! (You Wouldn't Want to…: Adventurers and Explorers)
It's 1803, and two adventurous young army officers are about to lead an expedition across North America.
This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. It's 1803, and two adventurous young army officers are about to lead an expedition right across the North American continent, through the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. They will explore lands that few Europeans have ever seen, and will make many scientific discoveries.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder: A Hazardous Job You'd Rather Not Have
by David Salariya, Jacqueline Morley
Describes the construction of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, the life and various jobs of the workers, and the burial of the pharaoh.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist! (Revised Edition) (You Wouldn't Want to…: American History)
Join the English colonists who sailed to North America in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
his interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. Experience hard labor, drought, famine, and conflict with the Algonquians who are angry with you because you have fenced off their land. Are you tough enough to survive? This new extended edition includes a timeline, a host of fascinating facts including a real 17th-century recipe, and the true story of Pocahontas.
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You Wouldn't Want to Meet Typhoid Mary! (You Wouldn't Want to…: American History)
How can you stop "Tyhoid Mary" from spreading disease in early 20th century New York?
This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.
In New York, in the early years of the 20th century, several families contract typhoid fever, an unpleasant and sometimes fatal disease. All seem to have caught it from the same person: a cook whom the newspapers call 'Typhoid Mary'. How can she be stopped from spreading the deadly germs?
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You Wouldn't Want to Explore with Marco Polo! (You Wouldn't Want to…: History of the World)
This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story,
Invites readers to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history.
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You Wouldn't Want to Live in a Medieval Castle!: A Home You'd Rather Not Inhabit
An addition to a humorous, historical series describes the horrible conditions inside a medieval castle that the servants and others endured. Simultaneous.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be in the Forbidden City!: A Sheltered Life You'd Rather Avoid
Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe the hardships and pitfalls of living in the Forbidden City.
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Inside the Tomb of Tutankhamun (Inside (Enchanted Lion))
Step inside King Tut's wildly elaborate and fascinating tomb with this richly illustrated and detailed book.
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Viking Myths (Volume One)
Journey to the frozen north, where Vikings lived, and learn the stories of their gods and monsters—and the world as they knew it.
Here are the tales the Vikings told: of gods and goddesses, sea monsters and ice giants, dark forests, flying chariots, shapechangers, cloud spinners, and cunning, gold-hoarding underground dwarves. These eight stories start at the world’s beginning, with one realm of ice and snow and another of fire. Discover Asgard, a stronghold of shining palaces; Loki’s secret wife in Giantland and their terrifying children; the gentle goddess Idunn’s golden apples of immortality, and much more Viking lore and legend.
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Greek Myths (Volume One)
A gorgeous introduction to some of the most exciting stories every written: Greek myths.
Prideful Arachne, turned into a spider by a jealous god. King Midas, given the golden touch. Hermes, the god who flies with winged sandals. This spellbinding anthology features some of the most gripping tales from Greek mythology, including Prometheus stealing fire from the gods and curious Pandora opening a forbidden box—only to unleash misery on all humanity. These retellings will enchant young readers and instill in them a love for storytelling. Four different illustrators—Patrick Brooks, Oscar Galvan, Ivana G. Kuman, and Alida Massari—bring their distinctive styles to the myths.
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