Describes life at court, in the cities, and in the country, and discusses the class system, the religious settlement, entertainment, the theater, the arts, science, superstitions, contact with the New World, and the influence of the Elizabethan period Read more

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A quick internet search will yield results of Leonardo da Vinci's legendary paintings, the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, and you might even catch a glimpse of his well-known sketches of machines, human bodies, and animals. However, there's so much more to da Vinci than his paintings and drawings. This 16th-century Italian man embodied the Renaissance spirit he was intensely interested in everyone and everything. His curiosity spanned every discipline, from geometry to anatomy to the link between art and science. 500 years ago was a time of insight, of investigation, and in this sense, da Vinci fit in perfectly. However, in another sense, he didn't belong at all. He was a loner living in his own world. An illegitimate child with 17 half-siblings, Leonardo also shrouded himself in secrecy. He wrote in a mirror script, meaning that you could only understand what he had written by holding it up to a mirror. He believed that we all have potential to do amazing things, but he also had lots of unfinished projects and struggled with lifelong self-doubt. Delve in to these pages to find out why Leonardo di Ser Piero d Antonio di Ser Piero di Ser Guido da Vinci (yes, this was his full name) was as mysterious as his painting of Mona Lisa's famous smile. Read more

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. Read more

In true stories as vivid as the colors in which they painted, Jim Weiss brings to life Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Donatello, and other captivating characters.You will meet great artists and inventors who define the term “Renaissance man.” You will watch fierce Pope Julius II drive out invaders while supervising the painting of the Sistine Chapel, and dine in the palace of Lorenzo de Medici, swordsman, statesman and patron of the arts, as he faces treachery and turns war to peace. In this recording, Jim Weiss introduces young listeners to great artists, and to the riches and high aspirations of the Renaissance. Read more

A warrior in disguise. A lover to be rescued. A city under siege.Cyprus, 1571. An island at war. The powerful Ottoman army has taken every city save one, Famagusta, a Venetian port and stronghold. Besieged by a force of 80,000 men, they city has valiantly fought back with its small force of warriors and mercenaries. The greatest among them is Captain Tempesta, a young noble unmatched in bravery and swordsmanship. Few, however, know the captain’s secret… that she has donned armour and passed herself off as a man in order to search for her beloved who has been imprisoned by the Turks. Will she triumph? The odds are overwhelmingly against her. The Turks are preparing to storm the city and slay all those within it, and still there has been no word of her beloved’s whereabouts…Selected by Julia Eccleshare as one of the 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up."One of Salgari's most amazing novels." ~Riccardo ColomboOther novels by Emilio SalgariThe Sandokan SeriesThe Tigers of MompracemThe Mystery of the Black JungleThe Pirates of MalaysiaThe Two TigersThe King of the SeaQuest for a ThroneThe Reckoning (forthcoming)The Black Corsair TrilogyThe Black CorsairThe Queen of the CaribbeanThe Black Corsair's Daughter (forthcoming)Captain Tempesta (Salgari's greatest swordswoman) Read more

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Describes the Renaissance, including education, religious reform, transformation of kingdoms into nations, commerce, the arts, literature, and science. Read more

Young Leonardo da Vinci was very curious. He would closely observe the world around him and pay great attention to details. If you look at his work, you will notice a keen sense of details. It’s as if he memorized and replicated every little thing he sees. This art history lesson for kids will give you a glimpse into the curious mind of Leonardo. Grab a copy today! Read more

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! Read more

Your child probably knows the ninja turtles but does he/she know who Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo really are? In this book, your child will know the legendary painters who changed art history forever. This book is not just a treat for the eyes because there are plenty of lessons to learn from its pages too. Grab a copy today! Read more

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! Read more

Inyo’s Ring:A Spanish Armada sailor’s quest for survival turns into an epic battle for love, freedom, and justice in this gripping reimagined legend of the Tudor era. The coast of Ireland, 1588: Aboard a lone galleon, part of what once was the mighty Armada, Inyo Fernández has barely survived weeks of starvation and harrowing sea battles, when his vessel is far off course, heading straight into a catastrophic storm.In Ireland, the O’Malley chieftain’s granddaughter, Finley, has only recently discovered how badly her world is broken. And now, she and the entire clan are about to be plunged into a desperate struggle against foreign domination. So much is already at stake, and hiding someone hunted by the English will endanger everyone’s lives even more. Finley, however, is inexplicably drawn to the stranger and can’t shake the feeling that she knows him. But how?Amid uncertain days, a spark ignites between Finley and Inyo, a growing flame that outshines the darkness around them. Yet both know that inevitable heartbreak looms because Inyo simply has to flee.When Finley’s kin are ambushed and captured, facing the gallows, Inyo and Finley unexpectedly find themselves catapulted into untold dangers across the sea.Grab your copy today! Read more

Women of the Renaissance brings to life the daily work and notable achievements of early modern women in their roles as wives and mothers, caregivers, workers, religious leaders, queens, rebels, pirates, scholars, writers and artists. Read more

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 Beaupré Miller. It is available in large format (9 volumes), or smaller, double-bound format (5 volumes). Read more

LET´S COLOR UNICORNS! This fun coloring book features 40 adorable illustrations of different age unicorns--from playful unicorn kids to stylish and elegant unicorn moms or protecting unicorn dads. Perfect for all unicorn lovers, from 5 years old and up. Using colors that correspond to different numbers, kids can practice their art skills and completely forget about gadgets. The visual color key can be used independently by young children―a great win for busy parents. This activity will teach children focus and patience while having fun matching the colors to the included color key, or making up their own color combinations.What you will find in this book:40 creative and cute pictures of a magical unicorn to color and enjoyEasy-to-understand color code system on the back cover, perfect for kids who cannot readSingle-sided pages to avoid bleed-through and allow the finished paintings to be cut out and framedActivities such as coloring will improve your child's pencil grip, as well as help them to relax, self-regulate their mood and develop their imagination. And to have hours of fun!Scroll up and get your copy now! Read more

Covering the 118 year period of Tudor rule, from 1485 until 1603, this book explores the origins of the Tudor dynasty through to its eventual demise after Elizabeth I's death. Discover how the Tudors changed the foundation of modern Britain - and how this impacted the whole world. Read more

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! Read more