landmarks

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

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978-1643713373

Red Chair Press

Sean O'Neill

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Educational, Environment, History

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Illustrations

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

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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Landmarks of Wonder

smamika — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:36:55 +0000

Where is Victoria Falls located? Why was the Great Wall of China built? What is the Colosseum? This book in rhymed text is for young readers to enjoy learning about some of the natural, modern and ancient Wonders of the World, as well as other famous landmarks.

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Beginner (1 to 6)

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(Author) Sarah Case Mamika; (Illustrator) Nicolas Peruzzo

ISBN:

978-1-61225-457-9

Mirror Publishing

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Educational, History, Mother Nature

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Illustrations, Narrations

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landmarks, wonders of the world

The world is full of places for all to explore and behold. Imagine visiting famous landmarks with a wealth of history untold. Each one is unique, a place like no other, to experience, enjoy and new things discover. Do you know exactly where you would be if the Grand Canyon you could plainly see? With Colorado River rapids and 277 miles in length, if Arizona is what you thought geography might be your strength. One mile deep and up to 18 miles across this natural rock formation is an amazing and distinct geologic creation. Have you heard of the Colosseum? Do you know what it is? If you guessed arena or amphitheater you may be a true whiz. A symbol of the Roman Empire where gladiator fights raged, from earthquakes and natural disasters it definitely shows its age. In the center of Rome, Italy, the Colosseum prominently sits. The largest amphitheater ever built, with tourists it's definitely a hit. Marking the glory of Ancient Egypt pyramids majestically stand, among them the Great Pyramid of Giza, largest in all the land. On the outskirts of Cairo in the hot, desert sand, this oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World should definitely be viewed firsthand. The beautiful Taj Mahal of ivory-white marble stone. Do you have an idea where this mausoleum calls home? Commissioned by an emperor in memory of his wife, in the Indian city of Agra it stands in honor of her life.

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Taj Mahal

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:43:01 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Taj Mahal while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the cultural history behind this mausoleum. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical site. Children can learn more about the Taj Mahal using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Taj Mahal also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Taj Mahal is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-752-1

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Action Adventure, Educational, History

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Photos

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world geography, monuments, landmarks, geography, social studies

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Petra

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:42:06 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Petra while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the cultural history behind this ancient archaeological site. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical site. Children can learn more about Petra using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Petra also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Petra is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-749-1

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world geography, monuments, landmarks, geography, social studies

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Parthenon

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:41:03 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Parthenon while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about ancient Greece the cultural history behind this temple. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical site. Children can learn more about the Parthenon using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Parthenon also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Parthenon is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-746-0

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world geography, monuments, landmarks, geography, social studies

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Machu Picchu

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:39:53 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Machu Picchu while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the cultural history behind this ancient site. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical site. Children can learn more about Machu Picchu using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Machu Picchu also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Machu Picchu is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-743-9

https://classroom.jumplibrary.com/shop/show/13165

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world geography, monuments, landmarks, geography, social studies

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Great Wall of China

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:39:02 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Great Wall of China while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children can learn more about the Great Wall of China using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Great Wall of China also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Great Wall of China is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-740-8

https://classroom.jumplibrary.com/shop/show/13155

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world geography, monuments, landmarks, geography, social studies

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Eiffel Tower

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:38:09 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Eiffel Tower while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children can learn more about the Eiffel Tower using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Eiffel Tower also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Eiffel Tower is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-737-8

https://classroom.jumplibrary.com/shop/show/13154

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world geography, monuments, landmarks, geography, social studies

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Colosseum

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:35:45 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Colosseum while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children can learn more about the Colosseum using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Colosseum also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Colosseum is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-730-9

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world geography, monuments, landmarks, geography, social studies

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Big Ben

gabe_173342 — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:34:51 +0000

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Big Ben while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the landmark. Children can learn more about Big Ben using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Big Ben also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Big Ben is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.

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978-1-64527-728-6