Books written by Jill Rubalcaba

Empires of the Maya

My Chocolate A. R. Williams wrote in Mysteries of the Maya, “Many vessels created for storing and serving spiced chocolate show scenes of kings and nobles drinking it, as well as the gods. Commoners may also have imbibed during feast ...
Digging for Troy: From Homer to Hisarlik

Presents the history of ancient Troy, covering the legend of the city and describing the excavations of Heinrich Schliemann, Carl Blegen, and Manfred Korfmann as they date the numerous layers at the site trying to find the Troy of Homer's ...
Student Study Guide to The Early Human World

Each of the Student Study Guides is designed to be used with the main text at school or sent home for homework assignments. The activities in the Student Study guide will help students get the most out of their history books.
The Early Human World

Tells the story of early human life using an incredible variety of primary sources. -- from back cover.
A Place In The Sun

When Senmut, a young stone sculptor, is exiled for life to the gold mines of Nubia, he must count on all his skills in order to survive.
I.M. Pei: Architect of Time, Place, and Purpose

A biography of the renowned architect that focuses on six of his signature buildings.
Who's Who in the Bible

This valuable reference book features more than 100 notable people from the Old and New Testaments, offering kids a window into the biblical world and to the important men and women who shaped religious history.
National Geographic Investigates Ancient Egypt: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's Past

Learn about the discoveries that are bringing Egypt's history to light today.
A Place in the Sun

In ancient Egypt, the gifted young son of a sculptor is taken into slavery when he attempts to save his father's life, and is himself almost killed before his exceptional talent leads Pharoah to name him Royal Sculptor.
Student Study Guide to The Ancient Egyptian World

Each of the Student Study Guides is designed to be used with the main text at school or sent home for homework assignments. The activities in the Student Study guide will help students get the most out of their history books.
The World of the Bible: Biblical Stories and the Archaeology Behind Them

Explore fascinating archaeological discoveries that illuminate how or where these stories might have occurred and what they tell us about life at that time."--Page 4 of cover.
Uncegila's Seventh Spot: A Lakota Legend

With the help of the shaman, Ugly-Old-Woman, twin brothers defeat an evil serpent, but they find that the powers they gain have a great cost.
Digging for Troy: From Homer to Hisarlik

It started as a legend told to each new generation-a war between the Greeks And The Trojans, with heroes battling over a beauty named Helen. While some question if this...