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50 Things You Didn't Know about France

RedChairPress — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:39:36 +0000

Learn about the highlights of France's history and royal rulers, modern traditions, and unusual laws, and discover unique aspects of food and daily life in France.

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-1643713373

Red Chair Press

Sean O'Neill

Categories:

Educational, Environment, History

Features:

Illustrations

Keywords:

france, eiffel tower, cheese, croissants, landmarks, history, culture, surprises.

https://www.amazon.com/Things-Didnt-Know-about-France/dp/164371337X

THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT Written and Illustrated by Sean ONeill THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT Written and Illustrated by Sean ONeill Egremont Massachusetts Things You Didnt Know About is produced and published by Red Chair Press wwwredchairpresscom Publishers CatalogingInPublication Data Provided by Cassidy Cataloging Services Inc Names ONeill Sean author illustrator ONeill Sean things you didnt know about Series Title things you didnt know about France written and illustrated by Sean ONeill Other Titles France Description Egremont Massachusetts Red Chair Press Interest age level Includes bibliographical references and index Summary With Things You Didnt Know About France young readers will discover the highlights of Frances history and royal rulers modern traditions as well as strange and unusual laws and discover unique aspects of food and daily life in France Publisher Identifiers ISBN library hardcover softcover ebook LCCN Subjects LCSH FranceHistoryJuvenile literature FranceDescription and travelJuvenile literature FranceSocial life and customs Juvenile literature CYAC FranceHistory FranceDescription and travel FranceSocial life and customs BISAC JUVENILE NONFICTION Travel JUVENILE NONFICTION People Places Europe Classification LCC DC17 O54 DDC 944dc23 Copyright Red Chair Press LLC RED CHAIR PRESS the RED CHAIR and associated logos are registered trademarks of Red Chair Press LLC All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced stored in an information or retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical including photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission from the Publisher For permissions contact inforedchairpresscom Printed in the United States of America 1P F24CG TABLE of CONTENTS Chapter HISTORY Chapter REVOLUTION AND EMPIRE Chapter LEGENDS AND TRADITIONS Chapter DAILY LIFE Chapter CULTURE AND CUISINE Glossary Explore More IndexAbout the Author 11C H A P T E R HISTORY L ocated smack dab in the middle of the continent France is Europes largest country and for centuries has been at the crossroads of history Surrounded by seas on sides and protected by mountains Frances rich farmland mild climate and natural borders has made it a natural home for great civilizations throughout its history From its prehistoric beginnings through monarchy revolution empire and democracy the history of France is a sweeping saga and sometimes a bumpy ride Members of the European Union HISTORY The earliest known inhabitants of what we now call France were a tribe of early humans called Celts or Les Gaulois in French They called their land Gaul which is derived from a Celtic word for hero The Celts also named the French capital Paris The city was built around a small island in the Seine river and the earliest inhabitants were boaters and fishermen The Celtic word for boat is par so the people were called the parisii boat people Around BCE the land of Gaul was conquered by the Romans This invasion and occupation was a major victory for an upand coming Roman general who was headed for bigger thingsJulius Caesar HISTORY A few hundred years later in about another famous French king named Charlemagne would get his revenge on Julius Caesar Under Charlemagne the new Frankish empire conquered Rome and all of Italy Take that Caesar In this period there were several French Kings with unusual titles including Pepin the Short Charles the Bald Charles the Fat and Charles the Simple The name Gaul didnt really stick but after the Romans left a new tribe of Germanic people arrived from the east That tribes namethe Franksturned out to be a little more permanent The Kingdom of the Franks eventually became known as France Before the Romans arrived the Greeks settled and built a city in southern France called Massilia Its now known as Marseilles Frances second largest city and one of its oldest The first Frankish King Clovis was crowned around and is remembered as the first king of France A more modern French translation of his name Louis became the name for more French kings HISTORY Joan of Arcs victory was so inspiring to the French that the English feared her symbolic power and captured her and burnt her at the stake Joan of Arc is remembered as a great hero in France Her victories and inspiration led to the final defeat of the English in This event is remembered by historians as the birth of the modern nation of France In William the Conqueror from Normandy in northern France invaded England and became king For the next years northern France including Paris was officially part of England The Bayeaux Tapestry a 230footlong medieval artwork tells the story of the Norman invasion of England with over scenes of battle sewn into linen Its one of the greatest pieces of medieval art and is nearly years old In a seventeenyearold girl named Joan of Arc convinced the French King Charles VII to let her lead an army against the English She commanded a force of men to defeat the English at the city of Orlans 22C H A P T E R REVOLUTION AND EMPIRE T he glory of the French monarchy reached its peak in the 17th century with the reign of King Louis XIV Known as the Sun King Louis built grand tributes to his wealth and power including the huge palace of Versailles But widespread poverty and anger toward the King soon boiled over and in the French Revolution began changing the history of France and the world forever REVOLUTION AND EMPIRE The French Revolution marked the end of the monarchy in Franceat least for a while King Louis XVI ruled was forced from power and eventually beheaded in but his younger brother Louis XVIII returned to the throne years later French queen wife of Louis XVI Marie Antoinette famously remarked let them eat cake when asked about the starving peasants of France But she didnt mean birthday cakeshe was referring to the crumbs left behind in a bread pan after the wealthy had eaten all they wanted REVOLUTION AND EMPIRE The Revolution changed everything in France including the calendar The French Republican Calendar was adopted in and included a 10day week called a dcad and all new months with names like Nivse snowy Pluvise rainy and Floral flowery Napoleon changed the calendar back on January to the preRevolutionary calendar we know today The Revolution began with the idea of liberty equality and brotherhood but soon became a bloody Reign of Terror During this period French people were arrested and beheaded by the dreaded guillotine Louis was a very popular name for French kings There were of them although King Louis XIX one of the last French monarchs stepped down after only minutes on the throne making him the shortestreigning monarch in history One of the most important holidays in France is Bastille Day July 14th It marks the beginning of the French Revolution when angry Parisians stormed the Bastille a large prison for criminals and political enemies of the King

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Hamburgers

tom_175960 — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:47:00 +0000

Fire up the grill! From their origins in Germany to today, hamburgers have gone through a lot of changes. This low-level title uses engaging text and visuals to teach young readers how this favorite food came to be. Special features such as a timeline and origin map highlight the food’s history, and recipes teach readers to make their own hamburgers.

Average: 5 (1 vote)

Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781648341120

Bellwether Media

Joanne Mattern

Categories:

Boys, Family & Friends, Food, Girls, Health & Sports

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Photos

Keywords:

hamburgers, dinner, summer food, meat, burger, cheese

http://www.bellwethermedia.com

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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

tom_175960 — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:45:24 +0000

Grilled cheese sandwiches make the perfect easy meal! In this low-level title, young readers will learn about the various ways grilled cheese sandwiches are eaten around the world. A timeline and an origin map provide a visual aid as readers learn about the history of the sandwich, and recipe features will teach readers how to make their own perfect grilled cheeses.

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Pages:

Intermediate (6 to 9)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781648341113

Bellwether Media

Joanne Mattern

Categories:

Boys, Family & Friends, Food, Girls

Features:

Photos

Keywords:

cheese, sandwhich, lunch time, lunch, delicious food, calcium

http://www.bellwethermedia.com

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De la vaca al queso (From Cow to Cheese)

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:01:23 +0000

In From Cow to Cheese, early fluent readers learn how cheese is made, from cows producing milk to cheesemakers processing it into cheese, to consumers buying it in a grocery store. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about cheese using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. From Cow to Cheese also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. From Cow to Cheese is part of Jump!'s Where Does It Come From? series.

Average: 5 (1 vote)

Pages:

Beginner (1 to 6)

Language:

Spanish

ISBN:

978-1-64527-612-8

Jump! Inc.

Penelope S. Nelson

Categories:

Educational, Environment, Food

Features:

Photos

Keywords:

food, food to table, farming, cows, cheese, spanish

https://classroom.jumplibrary.com/shop/show/11464

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From Cow to Cheese

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:14:53 +0000

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Pages:

Beginner (1 to 6)

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-1-64527-531-2

Jump! Inc.

Penelope S. Nelson

Categories:

Animals & Creatures, Educational, Food

Features:

Photos

Keywords:

food, food to table, farming, cows, cheese

https://classroom.jumplibrary.com/shop/show/11455

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The Farmer In The Dell

TwinSisters — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:14:20 +0000

The farmer takes his wife, the child, the nursery, the dog, cat, rat…but the cheese stands alone! The classic movement song is delightfully illustrated in this book.

Average: 4.8 (5 votes)

Pages:

Beginner (1 to 6)

Language:

English

ISBN:

9781599227719

Twin Sisters®

Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, Gillian Roberts

Categories:

Animals & Creatures, Boys, Educational

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