Discover all there is to know about the Renaissance, the period in history that took Europe from the Middle Ages to modern times!

Beginning in Italy, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spread throughout Europe and affected art, science, technology, politics, and thought. From the 1300s to the beginning of the 1600s, scholars started to question what they knew and looked to literature and historical texts to develop new ideas for why things were the way they were. In just a short amount of time, the foundations for European life were uprooted and examined, leading people, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, to explore new ways of thinking and being. Readers will learn why the Renaissance was such a pivotal time in European history and how it still influences us.

Discover all there is to know about the Renaissance, the period in history that took Europe from the Middle Ages to modern times!

Beginning in Italy, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spread throughout Europe and affected art, science, technology, politics, and thought. From the 1300s to the beginning of the 1600s, scholars started to question what they knew and looked to literature and historical texts to develop new ideas for why things were the way they were. In just a short amount of time, the foundations for European life were uprooted and examined, leading people, including Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, to explore new ways of thinking and being. Readers will learn why the Renaissance was such a pivotal time in European history and how it still influences us.

This book teaches history to children following the traditional, story-based method based on tales of heroes and kings. You will find here no modern, ideology-fuelled interpretations. Just historical figures, and anecdotes about them.

To create a memorable narrative for kids, I focus on stories and situations that contain exciting elements of adventure and drama, details that sculpt the character of history's heroes in a vivid, engaging way. I have gone back to many original sources to find these historical tales and anecdotes, such as early biographies, letters, and books by these Renaissance historical figures.

The Renaissance for Kidsstays away from gruesome, disturbing content, and does not include anything outside of traditional family-friendly morality.

The list of historical figures featured in this book includes: Lorenzo the Magnificent, Leonardo da Vinci, Savonarola, Machiavelli, Nostradamus, Michelangelo, Raphael, Copernicus, Loyola, Martin Luther, Henry VIII of England, Thomas More, Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scots, Shakespeare, Henry IV of France, Galileo, and others.

Illustrations are important in helping kids (and grownups!) visualize and retain a historical narrative. So you will find that this book is richly illustrated with reproductions of historical paintings and photos of actual Renaissance artifacts.

Renaissance & Reformation Times not only shows the essential meaning of the period, what brought about this great change in thought, and how it affected the outward experience of the peoples of Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and England, but also makes clear in what way it resembles the present. Dorothy Mills had an uncanny and unique ability to write history that is interesting and at the same time based on sound scholarship. Her direct, engaging approach is valued increasingly by the many parents in our day who are looking for reliable materials for homeschooling or home study, as well as by many private school educators.

Angelico Press has undertaken to reprint the highly-prized six volumes of her historical works as part of its effort to offer texts ideally suited to the needs of a new generation of teachers and students. In a world where the quality of education has so deteriorated, may the reissue of this wonderful historical series shine as a beacon to a new generation of young (and not so young) scholars

Renaissance & Reformation Times not only shows the essential meaning of the period, what brought about this great change in thought, and how it affected the outward experience of the peoples of Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and England, but also makes clear in what way it resembles the present. The modern world as we know it, dominated by machinery and inspired by scientific achievements (and now a whole new 'digital' world), along with an increasing focus on individualism -- in both its positive and negative aspects -- is the heir of all the ages, inheriting from the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, and from the Renaissance. Each civilization made its own contribution, and in each something is found akin to us today. Dorothy Mills had an uncanny and unique ability to write history that is interesting and at the same time based on sound scholarship. Her direct, engaging approach is valued increasingly by the many parents in our day who are looking for reliable materials for home study, as well as by many private school educators. The highly-prized six volumes of her historical works (see below) have become very scarce on the used book market, and so Dawn Chorus has undertaken to reprint them as part of its effort to offer texts ideally suited to the needs of a new generation of teachers and students. In a world where the quality of education has so deteriorated, may the reissue of this wonderful historical series shine as a beacon to a new generation of young (and not so young) scholars Dawn Chorus publishes these five other books by Dorothy Mills: The Book of the Ancient World; The Book of the Ancient Greeks; The Book of the Ancient Romans; The Middle Ages; and Renaissance and Reformation Times. Dawn Chorus has also republished another outstanding, and long-out-of-print historical series perfectly suited for home or school use (and highly recommended in home-school curricula), entitled The Picturesque Tale of Progress, by Olive Beaupr Miller. It is available in large format (9 volumes), or smaller, double-bound format (5 volumes).

Would you rather wipe Henry VIII's bottom for him or be one of his wives? Would you rather act in a Tudor play or take part in a jousting match? Only you can decide!

Adventure into the fascinating world of the Tudors with this new Would You Rather book!

Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the adventurous, fascinating (and sometimes stinky!) lives of the Tudors. Prepare to decide what you would choose to eat at a Tudor banquet, what job you would be best at, what you would wear and much more!

Each 'would you rather' question is filled with fascinating and hilarious details about Tudor history - rediscover familiar favourites like Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Shakespeare, and delve into lesser-known corners of this intriguing time of history.

Also available:
Would You Rather? - Vikings
Would You Rather? - Ancient Egyptians
Would You Rather? - Ancient Romans
Would You Rather? - Explorers
Would You Rather? - Tudors

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Renaissance This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies. Strategies include matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and mapping exercises engage students in learning about the Renaissance. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. This book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

Designed for parents and elementary/middle grade students (grades 3-7) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 3: Early Modern Times history set builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format.

The Story of the World paperback text offers 42 narrative chapters, told in chronological order and spanning the entire globe, that begin with the Spanish colonization of South America and end with the Gold Rush. Independent readers can easily enjoy the stories on their own, or parents can read aloud to younger students. This newly revised edition includes improved maps, 40 new illustrations, and a timeline.

The Volume 3 Activity Book offers a whole variety of hands-on projects to complement each chapter in the paperback text--map activities, coloring pages, games, cooking experiments, crafts, board games, science experiments, puzzles, and more! Extensive booklists, both fiction and nonfiction, accompany each set of projects and give parents and children the opportunity to read more about the fascinating people and events in each of the 42 chapters. Also newly revised, this edition has updated book recommendations, 42 brand new coloring pages, an increased focus on non-western and underrepresented peoples, and dozens of new illustrations, game boards, and more.

The Volume 3 Test Book & Answer Key rounds out this history resource by providing simple tests and answer keys for each chapter in the text. A combination of multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short writing samples allow parents to evaluate the child's comprehension, and gives young students a simple, low-pressure way to practice test-taking skills.

Why was the Renaissance such an important period of time in Western history? Who were the innovators who thought of the inventions we still use today?

In The Renaissance Inventors with History Projects for Kids, readers 10 through 15 explore the period of European history from the fourteenth to seventeenth centuries while focusing on the biographies of five inventors from that time and the creations they brought to the world. The lives of Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Leon Battista Alberti, Johannes Gutenberg, and Gerardus Mercator are brought to life as kids discover the challenges these men faced and the discoveries they made using their critical and creative thinking skills combined with their passion for science and engineering.

Imagine a world without inventors and scientists. How would people understand the environment around them? What new technologies would improve people's lives? During the Renaissance, inventors and other creative thinkers designed and constructed many new things, including a more accurate map that showed the spherical Earth on a flat paper, a printing press that brought books beyond just the realm of the rich, and a machine that measured the speed of the wind. In The Renaissance Inventors, readers learn about what it is to be an inventor, both now and in the past. They also discover how brainstorming and tinkering with everyday materials can lead to the development of great problem-solving skills, not to mention the creation of new inventions.

With 10 hands-on projects that use the engineer design process, kids create their own versions of many amazing inventions from the Renaissance. Activities such as making a parachute and creating a globe from an orange let middle schoolers stretch their inventive wings and learn what it's like to be an inventor. Fun facts, primary source illustrations, fun STEAM activities, and links to online resources all spark an interest in the Renaissance. Even without a time machine, learners can experience the Renaissance!

The Renaissance Inventors is one of a set of four books in the Renaissance for Kids series. Books in the Renaissance for Kids series invite readers ages 10 to 15 to learn about the inventors, artists, explorers, philosophers, scientists, and politicians who lived in Europe and around the world during the Renaissance and who made contributions to the wealth of human knowledge and experience that have lasted far into the future. Primary sources, color photography, relevant quotes, and hands-on STEAM activities that promote the scientific method or engineering design process keep even the most curious kids satisfied!

Titles in this series include The Renaissance Thinkers: With History Projects for Kids; The Renaissance Inventors: With History Projects for Kids; The Renaissance Artists: With History Projects for Kids; and The Renaissance Explorers: With History Projects for Kids.

A highly detailed gift book complete with an informative and engaging introduction to knights, made in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn about these medieval warriors and create your own scene with a press-out jousting tournament!

How did you become a knight? How heavy was a suit of armor? Where did knights live? And what was it like to take part in a battle?

Discover the answers to these questions and more in this fact-filled book all about knights, then turn to the back of the book to press out and assemble the pieces to make your very own jousting tournament.

An interactive introduction to excite young history enthusiasts:

• Beautifully detailed illustrations: Stunning medieval scenes will engage children, bringing the past to life in gorgeous detail.
• Made with the experts: Created in full collaboration with The Met to bring this historical period to life from the comfort of your home.
• Learn through play: Press out and assemble the included pieces to create your own jousting tournament and extend the rich learning experience even further.

Kids interested in history will find a lot to love in this informative, factually accurate, and interactive book - a must-have gift for young history buffs and fans of medieval knights.

(c) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Pablo Picasso is known today for his intriguing art work. How did he come up with an art style that is unique to him? This art history book will trace Pablo Picasso's evolution to becoming the artist that we know today. Be prepared to dive deep into art. Grab a copy of this book today!

The Renaissance was a time of beautiful transformations - from art to science and everything else in between. Learn about the events that marked the beginning of the Renaissance. The great thing about this history book is that it has been rewritten to be age appropriate. It also comes with images for the eyes to feast on. Secure a copy of this book today

The Ottoman Empire was one of the most popular empires in history. This book will discuss the many facts of the Ottoman Empire, along with the notable achievements achieved during their time. Learning about history is not just about memorizing names and dates. It's also about appreciating the events of the past. Grab a copy today!

The rebirth of knowledge, art, and philosophy, and a rejuvenation of banking and business, mark the period known as the Renaissance. Follow the important events in this flourishing of Western culture through the words spoken and the works done by the people of this period.

Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series.Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Elizabethan England, and what Colonial American children did for fun.If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture.So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

Women in the Renaissance investigates how women struggled for identity, influence, power, and recognition in a society dominated by men. Most were forced to serve their husbands and rulers or give themselves to the Church, but a few became wealthy, educated, and famous. Eventually women gained some status in society.

Leonardo Da Vinci was a great man with many achievements. In fact, he was one of those who made the Renaissance the Renaissance. In this book, we're going to take a look at the life and words of Leonardo. There will be plenty of pictures to showcase his works too! Have you seen his works at a museum before?

The renaissance period is long gone but its influence can still be felt up until the present times. Reading the contents of this book, your child will understand more about the period and why Florence, Italy seems to be the hub of the most powerful people during this era. Be prepared for some mind-blowing questions only your child can think of. Get a copy today!

The Storming of the Bastille is said to be the official start of the French Revolution. In this history book you're going to learn about the events that led to the uprising of the French. Reading about historical facts will help you to create a full picture of the past especially the struggles and victories. So go ahead and grab a copy of this book today!

The Great Cities of the Renaissance: Art, Science, and Exploration takes young readers on a vibrant journey through the cities that sparked one of the most exciting periods in history. From Florence's masterpieces to Seville's bold explorations, this book reveals how art, science, and discovery came together to shape the world. Packed with fascinating stories of daring explorers, brilliant artists, and groundbreaking inventions, it brings the Renaissance to life with easy-to-understand details. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the wonders of the past!