Genevieve Foster Books
We
love the different world books by Genevieve Foster.
Extremely useful for history
studies, her books give a different perspective--a slice of history around the
world during the time of the leading character. Thanks to Beautiful Feet Books
for republishing these classics!
 3/05 The Genevieve Foster series was chosen by Cathy Duffy as on of her "100 Top
Picks for Homeschool Curriculum" in the history/social studies category.
Books by Genevieve Foster
Abraham Lincoln's World
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By Genevieve Foster
 Readers
will enjoy an interesting look at not only the man, but the 19th century world
in which he lived. Britain's enormous growth and emergence as a democracy,
Germany united under Bismarck, Russia freeing the serfs, Japan opened to foreign
trade, the U.S. in turmoil over slavery, and many owther cultural and
socio/economic events are all shared in Foster's engaging text laced with her
traditional pictures, maps, time lines and graphs. Abraham Lincoln's World will
give you a look around the world in his time. 347 pages, Trade PB
Intermediate/High School |
Expanded Edition 9781893103160 |
List $17.95
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Augustus Caesar's World
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By Genevieve Foster
 Augustus
Caesar's World is a slice of history measured by the lifetime of Augustus
Caesar. Readers will learn the major events and figures of Egyptian, Hebrew,
Greek, and Roman history; and also the cultures of ancient China, India, and
Persia. Told as a story it will delight readers young and old. Wonderful
timelines, charts and illustrations enhance the text. Please note: Foster looks
at the major world religions, including Christianity, from a historical
perspective, not necessarily as one of faith.
334 pages, Trade PB, Intermediate/High School. |
9780964380325 |
List $17.95
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George Washington's World
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By Genevieve and Joanna Foster
 This
classic not only provides the reader a true biography of the great American, but
a view of the world in which he lived. Marvel also at the lives of Franklin,
Frederick the Great, Voltaire, Napoleon, Catherine of Russia, Eli Whitney,
Robert Fulton and many others. Portrayed as a whole, the politicwcsal, industrial,
and scientific revolutions of the 1700's, come to life as never before. George
Washington's World is laced with vivid illustrations and carefully researched
maps and charts. 360 pages, Trade PB
Intermediate/High School. |
9780964380349 |
List $17.95
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The World of Captain John Smith
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By Genevieve Foster
 This
award winning title continues the world's story near the turn of the 16th
century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Set amidst the drama of
Shakespearean England, readers will also be introduced to the prominent
personalities of Smith's world: Sir Francis Drake, Mary Queen of Scots, the
Medici of France, Galileo, Henry Hudson, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pope Gregory,
Chaplain, the Czars of Russia, the Pilgrims, the Puritans and many more. Dozens
of key events such as the closing of the Orient, the defeat of the Spanish
Armada, the writing of the KJV bible are included in the World of Captain John
Smith., 400 Pages, Trade PB, Intermediate/High School |
9781893103009 |
List $17.95
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The World of Columbus and Sons
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By Genevieve Foster
 The
World of Columbus and Sons tells the story of the world of the Renaissance and
the Reformation. Columbus, Prince Henry the Navigator, Ivan III, Gutenburg,
Queen Isabella, Leonardo da Vinci, Mohammed II, Nomi Mansa, Martin Luther, Vasco
de Gama, Copernicus, Michelangelo, and many others all come to life. The author,
a three time Newbery Honor Award winner, presents the events of this important
period as a series of miniature dramas with an emphasis on the interaction of
events and people.
406 pages, Trade PB, Intermediate/High School. |
9780964380387 |
List $17.95
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The World of William Penn
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 By
Genevieve Foster
Good news! Beautiful Feet Books is republishing The World of William Penn in the
fall of 2008. Like her other books, Genevieve Foster goes around the world
during the life of William Penn. You'll learn about the Sun King, the Great Wall
of China, Peter the Great, Sir Isaac Newton, the builder of the Taj Mahal and
more.
196 pages, Trade PB, For ages 8 and up. |
9781893103306 |
List $14.95
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The Year of the Horseless Carriage-1801
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 By
Genevieve Foster
Transportation, communication, and technology in the early 19th century are the
subjects of The Year of the Horseless Carriage. Genevieve Foster brings it all
together with her wonderful around the world view of history.
196 pages, Trade PB, For ages 8 and up. |
9781893103313 |
List $9.95
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