Spring 2024

Strange History

Set of 4 titles

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.

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Title   ATOS Format Qty
Strange History (4 titles) NEW
The Peculiar Past in Ancient Egypt NEW 5.2
The Peculiar Past in Ancient Greece NEW 5.4
The Peculiar Past in Ancient Rome NEW 5.0
The Peculiar Past in the Middle Ages NEW 4.8
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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 4
Dewey Number 909.07-938
Lexile 720L-900L
ATOS Reading Level 4.8-5.4
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Bearport Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN S24BEAR14
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Graphics Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Strange History

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 Olym- pic 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. Backmatter 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.