Unit 5: Development of Government Reference Books

List of picture books to go with Unit 5 of Big Ideas through History which covers the Rise of Civilizations, First Governments and Leaders, and Money and Trade.

See additional resources for Unit 5: Development of Government and recommended general resources

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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.


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Section 13:
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Rise of Civilizations
Section 14:
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Early Government and Leaders
Section 15:
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Money and Trade
Peoples V:
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Ancient Greeks
The Rise of Civilization: First Cities and Empires
First Civilizations (Cultural Atlas for Young People)
Early River Civilizations
The Atlas of Ancient Civilizations
The Ancient World (Parallel History)
DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Civilizations
The Early River Valley Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations in Asia
Rules and Laws
What is Government?
Ancient Maya Government
Government in the Ancient World
Ancient Governments
Government and Society (Inside Ancient China)
How We Lived: Leadership & Society
Ancient Mesopotamian Government and Geography
Farming and Trade: How We Lived Series
National Geographic Kids Everything Money
DK Eyewitness Books: Money
Smart About Money: A Rich History
Money through History
Cowries, Coins, Credit: The History of Money
From Seashells to Smart Cards: Money and Currency
Trade and Commerce in the Ancient World
Economy and Industry of Ancient Greece
Inside Ancient Athens
Ancient Greece for Kids Through the Lives of its Philosophers, Lawmakers, and Heroes
Explore Ancient Greece!: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments
100 Facts Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece (Rich & Poor)
Ancient Greece Crime and Punishment
DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Greece
Politics and Government in Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Government
Cleisthenes: Founder of Athenian Democracy
Cities & Citizens (The Ancient Greeks)
Solon: Athenian Statesman and Poet
Solon: The Lawmaker of Athens