TIMELINE, BY RUBICON / SCHOLASTIC (2006-07(
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TIMELINEWith adventures that take place throughout history—and into the future, Timeline is packed with heroes and villains that will capture the imaginations of both boys and girls. Students love them because they are cool and teachers love them because they are motivational and packed with non-fiction learning. Each title blends a fictional protagonist with real historical characters in a unique story that teaches children about an important moment, time period, or event from the past. The series is also available in the United Kingdom under Oxford's Treetops Graphic Novels brand. For a review of the series have a look at Jared Robinson's review, "Rubicon's Timeline Series...Timeless!"
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Fire Mountainby Glen Downey
Illustrated by Liam Thurston Cato is a young slave boy in the bustling Roman city of Pompeii. When Mount Vesuvius erupts without warning, Cato is separated from his mother. Will they wurvive the terrifying day and be reunited? |
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Gladiatorby Glen Downey
Ilustrated by Andrew Barr Young Marcus is a slave whose only chance for freedom is to compete as a gladiator in Rome. Will he survive to see his mother again or suffer the fate of his father? |
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Rebel Princeby Glen Downey
Illustrated by David Okum In 15th-century London, young Will works at a tavern where Prince Hal and his companions hang out. When royal duties call, will Prince Hal rise to the challenge? |
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Ice Journeyby Glen Downey
Illustrated by Glenn Brucker It is the Ice Age in North America -- the land is covered in ice and snow. Bruno, a little bear, is being hunted down by a sabre-toothed cat. While his sister Ursula looks for him, she meets some interesting creatures of the Ice Age. |
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The Great Siegeby Glen Downey
Illustrated by Mike Rooth The young scribe Joshua leads a quiet, scholarly life in the libraries of the Byzantine Empire. However, as the Ottoman Turks lay siege to the city of Constantinople, many lives are changed forever. What will happen to Joshua? |
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Escape from East Berlinby Glen Downey
Illustrated by Leo Lingas Young Hans Kappel and his sister Marta live in communist East Berlin but yearn for the freedom of the West. When they hear the American President speak about freedom, they devise a plan to escape... |
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Miracle Menby Glen Downey
Illustrated by Anthony Brennan It is 1920. Virginia's life is turned upside down when she finds out she has diabetes. Scientists have been working around the clock to find a treatment -- but will they make a discovery in time to save Virginia's life? |
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Freedom Trainby Glen Downey
Illustrated by Leigh Dragoon A young slave girl named Lizzie escapes from her owner with the help of her friend Elijah. When Elijah is killed, Lizzie has to trust others to guide her on that secret path to freedom, the Underground Railroad. Will she get to the Promised Land before she's caught? |
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Master Leonardoby Glen Downey and Jayn Arnold
Illustrated by Mike Rooth The year is 1513. The great Leonardo da Vinci is old and bitter, and has many enemies. Can the young apprentice Matteo help Leonardo believe in himself again? Will Leonardo be able to stop his enemies' evil plans? |
