Unit 8: Uncivilization Novels and Chapter Books

List of novels and chapter books to go with Unit 8 of Big Ideas through History which covers Barbarians, Terror of the Huns, Africa in Antiquity, and the Celts.

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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 22: ———————— Barbarians	Section 23: ———————— Terror of the Huns	Section 24: ———————– Africa in Antiquity	Peoples VIII: ———————— Celts
The White Isle
Shieldwall: Barbarians!
Flavius Odoacer: Barbarian Conqueror of the Roman Empire
Barbarian
Alaric the Goth: Who Sacked Rome in 410 A.D.
The Story of Europe from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the Reformation
Barbarian and Noble
History of the Barbarians
Attila the Hun: Leader of the Barbarian Hordes
Attila the Hun (Biography from Ancient Civilizations)
Roman Gold
Slave of the Huns
Death on a Wind: The Numidians of the Second Punic War
The Young Carthaginian
The Sword of Carthage
Africanus: Book two of the Carthage
Mediterranean Trade Routes
The Roman Provinces of North Africa
The Story of Carthage
The Numidians 300 BC–AD 300
Carassouna: Coming Home
Horrible Histories Cut Throat Celts
Roman Tales: The Captive Celt
Niall the High King of Erin: Book II
Pangur Ban the White Cat
Deidre’s Dawn
Celtic Heroine
Getorix: The Eagle and The Bull
Classic Celtic Fairy Tales
Celtic Tales
Favorite Celtic Fairy Tales
Celtic Mythology for Kids
Celtic Fairy Tales
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Celtic Mythology