Good books you've added for History?

[justamouse]

We're in the Medieval period now and I have 4 in different levels, so I look for books that span age groups, but can layer and not be overkill for the next go round.

 

Gareth Hind's graphic novel Beowulf is awesome.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Gareth-Hinds/dp/0763630225/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1

 

Graphic, blood, ripped ligaments-the boys loved it. The girls were awed. It brought about great discussions-They were surprised Grendel's mother was horribly ugly-but that was because she was mean, right? Ugly = Evil and Beautiful = Good? Very cool discussion. So was a discussion on Hrothgar's telling Beowulf to maintain his humility.

 

The parts of text that Hinds highlighted were thoughtfully chosen and worked so well for a first overview. (He's coming out with The Odyssey this month-makes me want to go back and reteach that!)

 

also Beowulf: An Illustrated Edition by Seamus Heaney and John Niles is great. I already have Heaney's translation (which is just gorgeous) but as I was searhing my library online I came across this and borrowed it-I wasn't disappointed. Not something I'd go buy, but worth taking out.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Illustrated-Seamus-Heaney/dp/0393330109/ref=sr_1_7?s=gateway&ie=UTF8&qid=1285263525&sr=8-7

 

Anyone discovered some good books so far?

[Karen in CO]

Castle

and Sea of Trolls (great Viking book)

 

 

and I'll get back with you for author names if you need them.

[justamouse]

Castle

and Sea of Trolls (great Viking book)

 

 

and I'll get back with you for author names if you need them.

 

David MacCauley's? That is great. I can't wait to see the PBS movie.

 

I'm going to order SEA OF TROLLS now, that is going to go over HUGE here.