Books with author John Harwood

How can you get gold from a West African river? Where can you see a famous mosque made of mud? Why do the Dogon people hold a mask festival every 12 years? This title uncovers the mysteries of life in West Africa between AD 1200 and 1600. Discover what people ate in the rainforest and the savannah, how they used drums to send messages to distant villages, and how great kingdoms, such as Mali and Benin, gained their wealth.

Investigate how essential aspects of everyday life have evolved over 10,000 years in different societies around the world. This book is both stimulating and educational, with projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman villa, bake Egyptian cakes, erect an ancient Arctic tent, and fashion an Inuit igloo. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8-12 years.

Investigate how essential aspects of everyday life have evolved over 10,000 years in different societies around the world. This book is both stimulating and educational, with projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman villa, bake Egyptian cakes, erect an ancient Arctic tent, and fashion an Inuit igloo. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8-12 years.

How can you get gold from a West African river? Where can you see a famous mosque made of mud? Why do the Dogon people hold a mask festival every 12 years? This title uncovers the mysteries of life in West Africa between AD 1200 and 1600. Discover what people ate in the rainforest and the savannah, how they used drums to send messages to distant villages, and how great kingdoms, such as Mali and Benin, gained their wealth.

Where can you buy cloth made with real gold thread? Which herb will keep your bed free of bedbugs? Why were pointy shoes dangerous? This title unravels the mysteries of life in Europe in the 12th and 13th centuries. Discover what staying in a castle was really like, whether medieval people believed in witches and dragons, and where you could hear minstrels playing music.

This book traces myths of creation, destruction and the afterlife over 10,000 years of civilization. It travels through time and across the world, from the mummies of ancient Egypt to the sky spirits of the native North Americans, with stimulating and educational projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman temple, fashion a Chinese lantern, create a shaman's rattle and a Viking lucky charm, and place these items in historical context. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8- 2 years.

The Roman Empire, the Imperial Age, armies, forts, towns, roads, ships, and much more bring the days of ancient Rome to life for young people. See what a Roman's house looked like, how a family lived, what they ate, how their armies fought, what they did for entertainment, and even how they took baths. With a glossary, index, concise and fascinating text, color illustrations, and artifacts on every page, this introduction to ancient Rome is an informative and fun way to learn about history.

This book traces myths of creation, destruction and the afterlife over 10,000 years of civilization. It travels through time and across the world, from the mummies of ancient Egypt to the sky spirits of the native North Americans, with stimulating and educational projects to intensify the learning experience. Learn how to build a Roman temple, fashion a Chinese lantern, create a shaman's rattle and a Viking lucky charm, and place these items in historical context. Stirring fact-packed text and over 200 beautiful illustrations make this vivid history an ideal accompaniment to school work, or a perfect additional learning tool at home for children aged 8- 2 years.

How can you get gold from a West African river? Where can you see a famous mosque made of mud? Why do the Dogon people hold a mask festival every 12 years? This title uncovers the mysteries of life in West Africa between AD 1200 and 1600. Discover what people ate in the rainforest and the savannah, how they used drums to send messages to distant villages, and how great kingdoms, such as Mali and Benin, gained their wealth.