Ancient

Flip through the pages of this wonderful pop-up book and bring to life many spectacular 3D scenes of this glorious and ancient civilisation in its time of greatest splendour. Step back in time and experience life along the banks of the Nile as it was...

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun history series! Discover and Do! History is the perfect introduction to history for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative! Each book looks at core history topics and brings them to life...

Young history buffs and celebrity fanatics alike will enjoy this humorous and irreverent introduction to King Tutankhamun written by Egyptologist and TV presenter Dr Chris Naunton. Readers hear first-hand from King Tutankhamun how he became the ruler of...

How did Islam start? What weapons did Islamic warriors use? Where was the 'Round City'? Who invented the elephant clock? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on...

Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires...

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...

Bring ancient Greece to life with 20 brilliantly busy black-and-white scenes and patterns to colour - before sticking in fun photographic object stickers from the British Museum's collection! There's a whole world to explore, and with this beautiful...

Ancient Wonders - Then & Now introduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel, what...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789354404511Author Wonder House BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Wonder House BooksPublisher Wonder House BooksWeight(grams) 1125gDimensions(mm)...

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Maya? What did they develop that we use to this day? In this book, aimed at readers aged nine and over, find out how the Maya built their cities to suit the landscape and population, traded their...

Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil...

Learn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery story about the ancient Olympics, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed!When ancient Greek friends Phoebe and Leon discover that a pentathlon athlete is cheating in...

A fascinating guide to Ancient Greek civilisation from the Minoans to Alexander's empire. Includes information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek empire, as well gods and goddesses, the Olympic games and the day-to-day life...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426332739Author National Geographic KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

What if you could look back in time and meet everyday children just like you, but from a totally different world? How We Lived in Ancient Times is an amazing window into history through the lives of children through time, showing the clothes they wore,...

Discover the magical myths and legendary heroes of Ancient Greece with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of...

Live Like a Roman is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Ancient Rome and the sprawling Roman Empire. Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors,...

Bring ancient Egypt to life with 20 brilliantly busy black-and-white scenes and patterns to colour - before sticking in fun photographic object stickers from the British Museum's collection! There's a whole world to explore, and with this beautiful...

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...

The 8 fun pop-ups in this book take us back in time to discover the daily life of the ancient Romans: their cults, myths and legends, the power of their army, the monuments they built and their magnificent arts. Discover the wonders of ancient Rome: the...

All you have to do is turn the pages of this fantastic pop-up book to bring to life 8 incredible 3D scenes of this glorious and ancient civilisation. Take a step back in time and discover what daily life was like in ancient Athens; attend a meeting of...

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt from gods and...

Explore ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, and learn what life was life for pharaohs, slaves and scribes in this fascinating search-and-find adventure. Use the specially provided magnifying glass to spot over 200 things in each eye-boggling...

The Parthenon in Athens is the most famous Greek temple in the world and an icon of Ancient Greek art. It was built to house a colossal statue of the goddess Athena, and the temple itself was decorated with sculptures and reliefs of the most magnificent...

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologiesThis book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838991562Author Stefan MilosavljevichFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Neon SquidPublisher Priddy Books

Read all about Early Britons with the Fact Cat! The Stone Age to Iron Age period was a time of great change in British history. Discover the wonders of the stone, bronze and iron ages: who lived in Britain 6000 years ago? How did our early ancestors live...

Who were the ancient Romans? Where did they go to eat, shop and wash? What did they do for fun? You'll find the answers to these questions and lots more in this book about life in Roman times, featuring short, informative text, vivid, full colour...

There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Rome from gladiators...

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page.Book InformationISBN...

Were charioteers the highest-paid athletes in history? How did Heracles slay the many-headed Hydra? Did the Greeks invent the world's most bloodthirsty sport? Readers can discover the truth behind some of the most incredible ancient Greek stories and...

Find out about the incredible ancient civilizations of the Americas, right up until the Spanish conquest. Discover the monumental pyramids and mountain cities of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec people. Explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and...

Discover all the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans are ready to uncover, including: which emperor enjoyed...

Would you rather be a pharaoh or a pharaoh's servant? Cleopatra or Queen Hatshepsut? Only you can decide! Adventure into the astonishing world of ancient Egypt with this new Would You Rather book! Packed...

Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible...

Travel back in time to Skara Brae and find out all about life in the Stone Age.Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took...

Nine stories of Ancient Egypt, wittily retold in comic-strip style.Full of mystery and adventure, the stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are steeped in thousands of years of history. From the creation myth to the curse of Tutankhamen...

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 -...

Hear all about Ancient Rome from Dormeo the dormouse - history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Rome to meet the gods, find out who Romulus and Remus were and discover what happened to Julius Caesar...

Hear all about Ancient Rome from Dormeo the dormouse - history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Rome to meet the gods, find out who Romulus and Remus were and discover what happened to Julius Caesar...