Unit 16: Ideas that Changed the World Reference Books

List of Reference books to go with Unit 16 of Big Ideas through History which covers Humanism, The Renaissance, The Reformation, and Italians.

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I have not read all of these books and there is a wide range of levels. I suggest thoroughly researching the appropriateness of each book for your situation before sharing with your children.

(affiliate links)	Section 46: ———————— Humanism	Section 47: ———————— The Renaissance	Section 48: ———————– The Reformation	Peoples XVI: ———————— Italians
The Renaissance Thinkers: With History Projects for Kids
Great Ideas of the Renaissance
Everyday Life in the Renaissance
Renaissance: History for kids
The Renaissance Inventors: With History Projects for Kids
Michelangelo for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities
In Renaissance Florence With Leonardo
The Renaissance – A Rebirth of Culture
Your Travel Guide to Renaissance Europe
Eyewitness: Renaissance
Inside the Reformation (Times That Changed the World)
The Reformation (Events & Outcomes)
The Reformation (Rigby Interactive Library)
Philip II: King Of Spain and Leader of the Counter-Reformation
National Geographic Countries of the World: Italy
Our Global Village – Italy: A Cultural Resource Guide
History of Italy through Art
Italy in Pictures
Daughter of Venice