Teacher's Guide for Zaltana, Princess of Ancient Mexico
Teacher's Guide for Zaltana, Princess of Ancient Mexico

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-04-12

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 0557324696

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A complementary resource for the historical fiction novel, this guide is for experienced teachers of young people ages 10-12. Learn more about the history, geography, culture, religion, lifestyle, heroes, government, medicine, language, alphabet, writings, art, and music of this place and time. Guides include age-appropriate curriculum elements such as historical reading material, worksheets, writing projects, puzzles, arts & crafts, tests and timeline events.

Zaltana, Princess of Ancient Mexico
Zaltana, Princess of Ancient Mexico

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-04-12

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0557316561

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Zaltana is the twelve year-old daughter of the ruler of the great and powerful city of Teotihuacán in the Valley of Mexico on the seventh century AD. Her life as a princess is changing quickly. Can she face and accept an uncertain future. Will she overcome her fear and help save her family?

Basanti, Dancer of Ancient India
Basanti, Dancer of Ancient India

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-09-10

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 0557640326

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In 376 AD, Chandra Gupta II will soon be king of Ancient India. He was blessed by the Hindu gods. Thirteen year old Basanti has trained since early childhood as a dancer. As the day of her first solo dance approaches, tragedy strikes her family. Can she win a competition and dance in the Hindu temples or for the new emperor?

Hathor, Artist of Ancient Egypt
Hathor, Artist of Ancient Egypt

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-04-23

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0557384214

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It is 1300 BC and Ramesses the Great has become the king of ancient Egypt. Twelve year old Hathor dreams of being a painter in the royal tombs. In the workmen’s village of Deir el Medina, Hathor learns painting and hieroglyphics. Can a young girl overcome obstacles and earn a position as a painter in the tomb of Queen Nefertari?

Ashtyn, Teacher of New Zealand
Ashtyn, Teacher of New Zealand

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-05-15

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 0557438675

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The strong brave native Maori people of 1845 New Zealand are fascinating to Ashtyn. She is a fourteen year old English girl who wants to live with the great Ngapuhi tribe and teach their children. Will the chief and his people accept her? Can she learn and adapt to the unique traditions of the tribe and save her Maori friend from unknown danger?

Zari, Girl of Ancient Persia
Zari, Girl of Ancient Persia

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-05-15

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 0557423686

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In 520 BC, Babylon is just one of many conquered cities in the great Persian Empire. Zari is the thirteen year old daughter of an asu, a trained physician. Taught from early childhood to love and use hundreds of plants, she helps Papa prepare herbal remedies to cure disease. Can she use some of her plants to save lives and stop an evil plan?

Thomas, Scribe of Israel
Thomas, Scribe of Israel

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-04-12

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 0557317525

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In 66 AD, Israel is ruled by the powerful Empire of Rome. Groups of zealots fight for freedom and the unique Jewish religion. Thomas is a twelve year old student who is training to be a scribe. Will he find a new home in the desert fortress of Qumran? Can he help protect the scrolls of the Holy Scriptures?

Beau, Doctor of France
Beau, Doctor of France

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2012-05-07

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1105735990

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In 1793 AD, Paris is the center of the French Revolution. The citizens of France live in fear of arrest, imprisonment and death at the guillotine. Beau is a fourteen year-old student in the school of surgery. Can he help save the young dauphin? Will his secret plan be discovered?

Akshat, Boy of Tibet
Akshat, Boy of Tibet

Author: Alice Lockmiller

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-04-23

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0557393140

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In 1625, Tibet is a land of nomads, monasteries and farmers. Nine year old Akshat herds sheep and yaks in the pastures of the western plateau. The death of his father begins a chain of events that will change his life forever. Can Akshat find his place in a world of monks, lamas and the world’s largest monastery?