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HISTORY

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HA01 - HISTOIRE DE FRANCE. Collection Outils. $19.95
J. Mathiex, softcover, 111 pp.ISBN:9782011550767
This concise history of France, from prehistoric through modern times, is written expressly for students of French as a second language. The book's clearly outlined format is supplemented with interesting articles on famous people and events, a chronology and an historical index.

EDDL3722 - Grandes Figures de l'Histoire de France $49.95
Hardcover, 360 pp ISBN:9782035053722
From the formation of Gaul to the Fifth Republic, ‘Grandes Figures de l'Histoire de France' traces the development of France through over one hundred profiles. Familiar personages such as Napoleon, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and Charles de Gaulle are covered, as well as Charles Martel, the Chevalier Bayard, JISBN Moulin, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Jules Ferry, the presidents of the Fifth Republic and other thinkers and philosophers whose ideas molded the history of France and the world.

NA7660 - L'HISTOIRE DE FRANCE: Les Repères Pratiques Nathan. $26.95
G. Labrune, Ph. Toutain, softcover, 142 pp. ISBN:9782091830988
This book introduces each topic in a clear and precise manner unique to this series. Each double page presents one topic; the left side is a chronology of historical events, including a paragraph on the topic with important points underlined, the right side presents a magazine page on a certain person or event important to that time. An index on the top left corner of each page identifies the event being discussed to facilitate usage. An excellent tool for the study of French history.

ALBUMS QUELLE HISTOIRE!
A captivating collection that allows your students to experience the amazing experiences humanity has undergone. Within each book there is a system of thumbnails that allow the reader to junp from one era to another like a time machine.

LES GRANDES PREMIÈRE DE L'HISTOIRE
A new collection which retraces the great firsts of civilisation: explorers, voyages, scientific discoveries, or archaeological discoveries, and puts them at the hands of your beginning students. At the end of each book is a time line which places all the progress made since the "first time".

REPÈRE HISTOIRE
Repère Histoire is a richly illustrated collection that appeals to intermediate to advanced level students; information is supplemented by color visuals to keep them interested.

  • CA0380 - Lindbergh Traverse l'Atlantique $29.50 ISBN:2203140380
  • CA0445 - La Première Guerre Mondiale $29.50 ISBN:2203140445
  • CA0372 - Rome et son Empire $29.50 ISBN:2203140372
  • CA0399 - La Seconde Guerre Mondiale $29.50 ISBN:2203140399
  • CA0437 - Jeanne d'Arc et son Temps $29.50 ISBN:2203140437
  • CA0313 - Lascaux et son Temps $29.50 ISBN:2203140313
  • CA0321 - Le Siècle de Louis XIV $297.50 ISBN:2203140321
  • CA033X - L'Egypte des Pharaons $29.50 ISBN:220314033X
  • CA0348 - Le Monde de la Bible $29.50 ISBN:2203140348
  • CA0356 - L'Empire de Napoléon $29.50 ISBN:2203140356
  • CA0364 - Le Siècle de Saint-Louis $29.50 ISBN:2203140364

SE8798 - HISTOIRE DE FRANCE. $23.95
Jean Carpentier and François Lebrun, paperback, 488pp. ISBN:9782020108799
This paperback covers prehistoric French history up to the Fifth Republic in 1985. Each chapter is divided into two sections. Part one relates the historical event, while part two provides commentary allowing the reader to form their own opinions on the significance of the events. Great for the French history buff!

Royalty and Nobility

CA1224 - DICTIONNAIRE DES ROIS ET DES REINES DE FRANCE. $39.95
Coppin/Joly. ISBN:9782203131224
Learn about the royalty of France through 430 entries in this dictionary. Voyage back in time via the texts, maps and colorful illustrations and photographs. A dynamic way to learn how the kings and queens controlled France for 14 centuries.

NA2641 - CONTES ET RECITS ROIS ET REINES DE FRANCE. $18.95
Coppin, Brigitte. ISBN:9782092826416
This practical guide aids those who would like to master the complex genealogy of the Kings and and Queens of France. It clearly displays the family tree of each of the six royal Dynasties, and then focuses on the life of each monarch. Accompanied by color illustrations, you will find this to be an enlightening addition to your reference library.

GA3876 - ROIS ET REINES DE FRANCE. $32.50
Billioud, Jean-M. ISBN:9782070613786
A complete chronologically arranged text of all the kings and queens of France and their dynasties. The reign of the monarchs are discussed including their rise to power and the decline of their era. It is beautifully illustrated with full color images, and written in simple French, it is perfect for student essays.

EDDL2964 - LES ROIS DE FRANCE. $39.95
Softcover , 240 pp. ISBN:9782846342964
This excellent volume provides the reader with a complete panorama of the French royal dynasties and the monarchs who ruled for almost twenty centuries. Contained are the wars, the clashes over the throne, the treacheries, and the amorous liaisons, all of which changed the paths of history. Herein you will discover how the French royalty was created and evolved, and how it became more than an historical event, it became a legend.

Children's Corner

LA0257 - MON PREMIER LAROUSSE DE L'HISTOIRE $38.50
Hardcover, 159 pp. ISBN:9782035530257
This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the events and people that shaped the world's history. Each page contains cartoon like color illustrations as well as concise, comprehensive text explaining the event or person. An excellent resource for beginning to intermediate French classes to teach them vocabulary related to world development.

HA7934 - LA TERRE RACONTÉE AUX ENFANTS $31.50
H. Comte. Hardcover. Color illustrations. ISBN:9782732427935
With 34 photographs, this beautifully illustrated volume invites children to discover the five continents, their landscapes and the lifestyle and culture of the people living there. Each double page offers a photograph, an explanatory text and a children's drawing.

CA0312 - LE PETIT CITOYEN. $21.95
M.-P. Perdrizet. Hardcover, 48 pp. ISBN:9782203120310
How does the French government work? What is a mayor, a representative, a president? Just a few of the questions addressed in this entertaining book designed to introduce the basic concepts of government and citizens. Colorful illustrations animate this explanation of France and French society.

LA4109 - L'HISTOIRE DE FRANCE $34.95
Collection encyclopédie des jeunes. Hardcover, 98 pp. ISBN:9782035651105
This beautifully illustrated book provides a thorough yet concise panorama of the events and people that shaped the history of France. Each section contains a time line overview and a comprehensive explanation of the event or person. Geared toward children ages 10 to 14, this is a great resource for learning about the history of France, without the difficulty of complicated language.

TD1306 - TEACH LA MARSEILLAISE $23.50
M. Threlkeld. Spiralbound, 45 pp. ISBN:9780756003180
Introduce your students to the powerful and moving lyrics of France's national anthem. Three sections contain in-depth information on lyrics, background and historical information, and symbols of the French Republic. The last section includes 13 reproducible activities and games with answer keys.

Textbooks and Classroom Materials
for Beginning Learners


Collection Hatier École


HT6651 - HISTOIRE-GÉOGRAPHIE CE2 with Atlas. $31.95
In this text history starts with prehistoric times and continues on till Charlemagne's reign. Geography covers world perspective and French topography. An easy to read introduction to French history and geography.

HT5675 - HISTOIRE-GÉOGRAPHIE CM1 with Atlas. $34.95
A continuation of CE2, these chapters cover France's history from Charlemagne till the 18th century and geography covers all aspects of France. The reading is more difficult.

HT6167 - HISTOIRE-GÉOGRAPHIE CM2 with Atlas. $34.95
History covers France from the 18th century until contemporary times and the geography focuses on France and its impact on the world. The language is more complex.

Collection A Monde Ouvert


HISTOIRE CE2. Cycle 3 Niveau 1.
J. - L. Nembrini, P. Polivka, and J. Bordes, Hardcover, 80pp.
Each chapter in this book contains an explanation of the major events in France's history, ranging from prehistoric times to the 20th century. This is a logical, easy-to-follow text which is filled with a multitude of illustrations to enhance your students' understanding of French history. Within each chapter, you will find an explanation of the event, a recapitalization of the major points, an atlas, and exercises to promote their understanding. An excellent introductory text for French history.

  • HA5840 - Textbook. $28.95 ISBN:9782011160058
  • HA5901 - Workbook CE2. $9.95 ISBN:9782011160188
  • HA5881 - Teacher's Guide. $33.95 ISBN:9782011158819

HISTOIRE CM. Cycle 3 Niveau 2.
J.-L. Nembrini, A.-S. Moretti, J. Faux, and J. Bordes, Hardcover, 145pp.
This richly illustrated text teaches France's history and its relationship to world development. Through the use of critical analysis of documents and supportive exercises, the student will learn about France's development from the Caves Lascaux to the 20th century. Each lesson contains a multitude of questions and cultural information designed to spark the students' curiosity. You will find this more detailed approach appropriate for your intermediate students.

  • HA5947 - Textbook $30.95 ISBN:9782011159472
  • HA5961 - Workbook CM2 $10.95 ISBN:9782011159618
  • HA5949 - Teacher's Guide $35.50 ISBN:9782011159496

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