Ancient

Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all trueBorn into the richest dynasty in the world, young Cleopatra has always dreamed of glory and empire. And when she defeats her...

Where do pebbles come from? How were they made? This book tells the story of a pebble, from its origins in a fiery volcano 480 million years ago to a busy, modern landscape. Readers follow the processes of rock formation and erosion that create new...

Discover all the foul facts about the Rotten Romans in this classic Horrible Histories title. All the foul facts about the Rotten Romans are ready to uncover, including: what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how ancient Britons got their hair...

Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the pyramids, and farming and trade along the River Nile...

Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true'His mind was clear. It was time to go east. Time to march into Asia, to confront the Persians and to meet his destiny.....

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Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline.Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913074722Author Christina BalitFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Walker Books AustraliaPublisher Walker Books Australia

The first book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s...

Discover all the foul facts about the Awful Egyptians with history's most horrible headlines. All the Awful Egyptians' most horrible facts ready for readers to uncover, including: why the Egyptian...

Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about Ancient Egypt in this fresh take on the subject. It's time to learn everything about Ancient Egypt! Each book in the...

On 4 November 1922, a young Egyptian boy working on Howard Carter's archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings stumbled across a strange piece of rock. On closer inspection it turned out to be a stone step that would lead Carter to a long-lost tomb -...

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 2018 _______________ Uncover the true story of an Egyptian king, and the 20th century explorer who found him. Ideal for readers aged 7+ Discover the troubles Tutankhamun...

Travel back to the time of the stone, bronze and iron ages! What was Britain like over 6000 years ago? Who lived on the island and what was it like? Explore these ancient civilisations to understand how prehistoric people have influenced the way we live...

What will you learn about Ancient Egypt today? Travel back in time to learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt, decode Egyptian hieroglyphs, and see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. See if you can survive the game of childhood, take a tour of an...

Who were the Maya? Why did the Maya build temples? What was Mayan writing like? How did the Maya dress? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and...

Travel back in time with this picture-led guide and explore the magnificent monuments and fabulous tombs of ancient Egypt.This book takes you through the history of one of the world's most extraordinary civilizations. You will venture inside pyramids and...

Find out what life was really like in Ancient Rome through the adventures of a wealthy Roman businessman named Petronius, and his family. Watch gladiators fighting, charioteers racing, enjoy a feast, visit the baths and march into battle with the Roman...

Discover all the foul facts about the Awesome Egyptians with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Awesome Egyptians are ready to uncover, including: which king had...

Step into the world of Ancient Rome and explore the rise and fall of a fascinating ancient civilization like never before!Become an eyewitness to the wonders of one of history's greatest civilizations, from it's vast empire to gladiator fights, this...

Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Amazing armies, powerful emperors, colossal buildings! It's time to learn everything about the Romans in Britain. Packed with facts, pictures and maps it's ideal for homework,...

It's the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.Everything You Need to Ace World History . . . kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations-from...

The White Wolves brand is known for providing engaging books that children want to pick up, at a range of different reading levels. The new non-fiction strand reflects the range of non-fiction texts that children will come across in the real world, from...

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Anglo-Saxons? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the Anglo-Saxons farmed their land, built their houses and organised their society. Discover their brilliant developments in...

Learn how to read hieroglyphs in this compelling puzzle adventure story, publishing 200 years after the Rosetta Stone was deciphered! Written by award-winning author Andy Seed, in consultation with experts at the British Museum, and sumptuously...

This humorous guide to Ancient Greece is crammed with information and advice for time-tourists. Each illustrated page is full of things to see and do, and there's also quotations from notable Greeks, a glossary of new words, a timeline and more. A book...

Discover the story of "us" - from the dawn of human history up to the world we live in.This visually stunning history encyclopedia for children takes you on an epic fact-packed journey through the past. Explore historical events through vivid...

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on Viking history.A kid's life as a Viking might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and...

Discover the extraordinary rise and fall of the Roman civilisation in this accessible introduction to Roman history.The Roman civilisation began in 753 BC. As it grew over the course of 1,000 years, it formed an empire that forever left its mark on...

Shang Dynasty China looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as the tomb of a warrior queen or objects as beautiful and complex as a decorated bronze vessel, readers aged 9 and up gain a...

From the series that brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds Young readers will learn about each famous...

Many children are fascinated by the Ancient Egyptians - their colossal pyramids, their somewhat gory methods of preserving their dead and their amazing, all-powerful gods. Young children can peek under the flaps and discover the lives of the Ancient...

Take a tour of ancient Rome in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum!Fill the Pantheon with statues and the Colosseum with roaring tigers before adding horses to a Roman chariot race! Then visit an archaeological dig to uncover...

Five famous Greek myths, specially selected and retold for younger children. Meet foolish King Midas, the wise goddess Athena and the musician Arion, find out what was inside Pandora's box and discover how the hero Heracles cleaned some VERY smelly...

Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.DKfindout! Ancient Rome takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Rome. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum...

The first in a series on key historical periods, launching with the Romans and Ancient Egyptians and followed by the Vikings and Ancient Greeks. Each spread explores a different theme or topic specific to Ancient Egyptian culture, such as pharaohs,...

The essential survival guide for novice soldiers about how to stay alive in the Roman Army. Reveals all the gruesome truths of life in the Roman army, including what soldiers ate, what they wore and how they lived. Witty illustrations complement the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599150116Author H., A. GuerberFormat PaperbackPage Count 388Imprint Yesterday's ClassicsPublisher Yesterday's ClassicsWeight(grams) 568gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426338441Format PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams) 370gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Travel back in time to discover the extraordinary lives of the ancient Egyptians in this accessible introduction to this historic civilization.Ancient Egypt was an incredible civilization that began around 3100 BCE and lasted for over 3,000 years. During...