Arranged by time period, Ancient Times coloring books from Dover
and Bellerophon are
excellent for use with unit studies, multi-level teaching, and read aloud.
Bellerophon
and Dover Ancient History
Coloring Books are a useful addition to your study of ancient world
history. The ancient times coloring books from Bellerophon tend to have more information or
explanations.
The Dover coloring books seem to be more focused on a smaller subject area.
The King Tut Coloring
Book is very sweetly drawn--excellent for all ages but particularly for the
elementary ages. It shows what King Tut's life was like: family, activities, and
surroundings, all in the context of ancient Egypt.
9780486444444
List $3.95
Ancient Egyptian Fashions Coloring Book
By Tom Tierney
Illustrations of authentic
clothing styles worn in ancient Egypt. Kilts, headdresses, gowns, ceremonial
robes, weapons, fans, other accessories are shown in the Ancient Egyptian
Fashions Coloring Book. There are 45 black-and-white illustrations.
9780486408064
List $3.95
Life in Ancient Egypt Coloring Book
By John Green
With 44 detailed drawings,
Life in Ancient Egypt depict Cleopatra, Ramses II, arts and crafts, funerary
practices, warfare, architectural monuments, and more. The full page
illustrations have captions.
9780486261300
List $3.95
Stories from the Old Testament
By Marty Noble
Stories from the Old Testament has 30 illustrations with
captions that cite biblical books, chapters, and verses. Also included are brief
retellings of the stories.
9780486413235
List $4.95
Bible Stories Coloring Book
Dover Publications
Forty-six woodcuts from the Koelner Bible (1479) illustrate
selected Old Testament stories with clear, simple accompanying text.
9780486206233
List $3.95
Chinese Fashions Coloring Book
By Ming-Ju Sun and Tsieh Sun
Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are
spotlighted in this exquisitely rendered coloring book. There are 43 full-page
black-and-white illustrations.
9780486420530
List $3.95
Life in Ancient Greece Coloring Book
By John Green
There are detailed captions
for each of the 40 illustrations. Life in Athens in the 5th and 4th centuries
BC: building of the Parthenon, a performance of Oedipus Rex, torchlight wedding
procession, children playing, trial of Socrates, the Olympian games, Aristotle
tutoring the young Alexander of Macedon, and more are depicted in Life in
Ancient Greece Coloring Book.
9780486275093
List $3.95
Greek and Roman Fashions Coloring Book
Out of Print
0486415473
List $3.95
Life in Ancient Rome Coloring Book
By John Green
Ancient Rome comes to life
with 41 detailed illustrations and descriptive captions which describe life,
landmarks, leaders, and daily activities.
9780486297675
List $3.95
Japanese Fashions Coloring Book
By Ming-Ju Sun
The Japanese Fashions Coloring Book
chronicles six centuries of Japanese fashion history. Warriors, exquisite court
ladies, commoners, entertainers, holy men, and more, all in authentic costume.
There are 44 black-and-white illustrations.
9780486405698
List $3.95
Jewish Holidays and Traditions Coloring Book
By Chaya Burstein
Key moments in the rituals, traditions, and celebrations
associated with principal Jewish holidays, including Yom Kippur, Rosh Ha-Shana,
Chanukah, Purim, and others are depicted in 41 authentically detailed
illustrations. (from a modern perspective, but useful if you are studying the
Hebrews.
9780486263229
List $3.95
Life in Ancient Mexico Coloring Book
By John Green
Forty-one authentically
detailed drawings. Dramatic scenes of mysterious religious rites, warriors in
battle, depictions of Mayan sculptors at work, astronomers taking sightings, an
Aztec wedding, panoramic views of cities, much more.
9780486267050
List $3.95
South Pacific Seafarers Coloring Book
By A. G. Smith
Illustrated scenes depict the
lives of skilled navigators who sailed the South Pacific over 4,500 years ago.
Detailed illustrations include scenes of men hollowing out logs for canoes,
using nets and spears to fish, at sea in a large double-hulled canoe with masts,
preparing for war, and manning huge battleships. there are 29 black-and-white
illustrations.