Herodotus and the Road to History - Bendick, Jeanne Review & Synopsis

 Synopsis

Best-selling author Jeanne Bendick takes us for another informative-and amusing-journey into places and events of long ago. Herodotus and the Road to History, written in the first person, details the investigative journeys of Herodotus-a contemporary of the Old Testament prophet Malachi-as he takes ship from Greece and voyages to the limits of his own ancient world. His persistence, amidst disbelief and ridicule, in the self-appointed task of recording his discoveries as "histories" (the Greek word meaning "inquiry"), means that today we can still follow his expeditions into the wonder and mystery of Syria, Persia, Egypt and the "barbaric" north. Jeanne Bendick's lucid text, humorous illustrations and helpful maps entertain and instruct as they open the way for readers young and old to once again join Herodotus . . . on the road to history. Illustrated.

Review

Herodotus

Best-selling author Jeanne Bendick takes us for another informative—and amusing—journey into places and events of long ago. Herodotus and the Road to History, written in the first person, details the investigative journeys of Herodotus—a contemporary of the Old Testament prophet Malachi—as he takes ship from Greece and voyages to the limits of his own ancient world. His persistence, amidst disbelief and ridicule, in the self-appointed task of recording his discoveries as “histories” (the Greek word meaning “inquiry”), means that today we can still follow his expeditions into the wonder and mystery of Syria, Persia, Egypt and the “barbaric” north. Jeanne Bendick's lucid text, humorous illustrations and helpful maps entertain and instruct as they open the way for readers young and old to once again join Herodotus . . . on the road to history.

Jeanne Bendick's lucid text, humorous illustrations and helpful maps entertain and instruct as they open the way for readers young and old to once again join Herodotus . . . on the road to history."

Archimedes and the Door of Science

Many of the things you know about science began with Archimedes. What was so unusual about a man who spent almost his whole life on one small island, more than two thousand years ago? Many things about Archimedes were unusual. His mind was never still, but was always searching for something that could be added to the sum of things that were known in the world. No fact was unimportant; no problem was dull. Archimedes worked not only in his mind, but he also performed scientific experiments to gain knowledge and prove his ideas.

Many of the things you know about science began with Archimedes."

The Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster

Examines the mystery of the Loch Ness monster by reviewing its history, the geography of the lake, maps, photographs, and sketches.

Examines the mystery of the Loch Ness monster by reviewing its history, the geography of the lake, maps, photographs, and sketches."

The First Book of Ships

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations."

The Future Explorers' Club Meets Here

Discusses the qualifications and tools needed by explorers--whether they go to the bottom of the sea or look through a microscope.

Discusses the qualifications and tools needed by explorers--whether they go to the bottom of the sea or look through a microscope."

Eureka! It's Television!

Discusses how a television works and the history of its development.

Discusses how a television works and the history of its development."

How Heredity Works

An easy-to-read discussion of how living things inherit traits and the influence of environment upon heredity.

An easy-to-read discussion of how living things inherit traits and the influence of environment upon heredity."

Why Things Change: the Story of Evolution

Describes simply the process of evolution and how it resulted in the plants and animals of the world today.

Describes simply the process of evolution and how it resulted in the plants and animals of the world today."

Markets

Tells the stories of markets all over the world, from ancient times to the present day.

Tells the stories of markets all over the world, from ancient times to the present day."

The Big Strawberry Book of Astronomy

Discusses many aspects of astronomy, including early astronomers, origin of the universe, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and UFO's.

Discusses many aspects of astronomy, including early astronomers, origin of the universe, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and UFO's."

Galen

We know about Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. But we owe nearly as much to Galen, a physician born in 129 A.D. at the height of the Roman Empire. Galen's acute diagnoses of patients, botanical wisdom, and studies of physiology were recorded in numerous books, handed down through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Not least, Galen passed on the medical tradition of respect for life. In this fascinating biography for young people, Jeanne Bendick brings Galen's Roman world to life with the clarity, humor, and outstanding content we enjoyed in Archimedes and the Door to Science. An excellent addition to the home, school and to libraries. Illustrated by the Author.

Galen's acute diagnoses of patients, botanical wisdom, and studies of physiology were recorded in numerous books, handed down through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Not least, Galen passed on the medical tradition of respect for life."

Going Up, the Story of Vertical Transportation

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations."

Moons and Rings

Tells what moonlight is, what keeps the moon in the sky, its effect on the Earth, and what it is like, and discusses the satellites of the other planets.

Simple answers to children's questions about the moon. What is it made of? What does it do? What keeps it up in the sky? Do other planets have a moon? What are rings?"

Egyptian Tombs

Discusses the design, purpose, and excavation of the pyramids of ancient Egypt, the Egyptians' beliefs about death, how mummies were made, and some legends about the pyramids.

Discusses the design, purpose, and excavation of the pyramids of ancient Egypt, the Egyptians' beliefs about death, how mummies were made, and some legends about the pyramids."

Eureka! It's an Automobile!

Describes the development of the automobile and some of the inventions that have made it a popular mode of transportation.

Describes the development of the automobile and some of the inventions that have made it a popular mode of transportation."

Comets and Meteors

Tells where comets come from, how they glow, and what happens to them, and discusses asteroids and the difference between meteroids, meteors, and meteorites.

Tells where comets come from, how they glow, and what happens to them, and discusses asteroids and the difference between meteroids, meteors, and meteorites."

The Universe

A simple introduction to the universe and Earth's relationship to it.

A simple introduction to the universe and Earth's relationship to it."

Take Shapes, Lines, and Letters; New Horizons in Mathematics

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations."

Super People

Considers the existence of human beings endowed with super senses, such as ESP, the implications of creating human-like androids with super powers, and the possibility that intelligent machines could take over the world.

Considers the existence of human beings endowed with super senses, such as ESP, the implications of creating human-like androids with super powers, and the possibility that intelligent machines could take over the world."

The Sun

Describes the sun and looks at its composition, location in the galaxy, influence on the solar system and importance to life on earth.

Describes the sun and looks at its composition, location in the galaxy, influence on the solar system and importance to life on earth."

How Much and how Many

Compares and explains weights and measures throughout the world as well as the history of many current standards.

Compares and explains weights and measures throughout the world as well as the history of many current standards."

Putting the Sun to Work

Discusses the principles, practicality, and possibilities of using solar energy to do some of our everyday work.

Discusses the principles, practicality, and possibilities of using solar energy to do some of our everyday work."

Automobiles

Discusses different kinds of cars and trucks, how they are designed and built, how they operate, and their varied uses.

Discusses different kinds of cars and trucks, how they are designed and built, how they operate, and their varied uses."

Space Travel

Defines space and discusses early concepts of it, reasons for exploring it, and methods of exploration.

Defines space and discusses early concepts of it, reasons for exploring it, and methods of exploration."

The First Book of Automobiles

Discusses different kinds of cars and trucks, the operation of several types of auto engines, and five problems resulting from the use of the automobile.

Discusses different kinds of cars and trucks, the operation of several types of auto engines, and five problems resulting from the use of the automobile."