Books with author Louise Jameson

The How we Know About series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on the archaeological record. In The Egyptians, each double-page spread looks at an important part of the ancient Egyptian way of life and illustrates key evidence – artifacts, architecture, arts and written sources – that enables us to reconstruct and understand their buildings, technology, clothes, jewelry and everyday life:•Uncover both the palaces of kings and the simple homes of workers•Follow a procession of priests through a temple and learn about Egyptian religion•See the construction of the Great Pyramids•Watch the pharaoh lead his soldiers into battle

The How We Know About series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on archaeological record. In The Vikings, each double-page spread looks at an important part of the Vikings' way of life and illustrates key evidence - artifacts, arts, crafts and written sources - that enables us to reconstruct and understand their ships, buildings, clothes, jewelry, and everyday life:•Watch a sleek dragon ship raiding deep into foreign lands.•Visit a bustling Viking longhouse and a master smith's workshop.•Learn how the Vikings landed in North America 400 years before Columbus.•Witness the last battle of a fierce Viking chieftain.

The How we Know About series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on the archaeological record. In The Greeks, each double-page spread looks at an important part of the ancient Greek way of life and shows some key evidence – artifacts, architecture, arts and written sources – that enables us to reconstruct and understand their buildings, technology, clothes, jewelry and everyday life:•Watch a performance at a magnificent theatre.•See slaves mining silver as their master watches over them.•witness brave Greek soldiers defeating fierce Persian invaders.•Visit the awesome statue of Zeus at Olympia.

The How We Know About series explores past civilizations with an emphasis on the archaeological record. In The Romans, each double-page spread looks at an important part of the Romans’ way of life and shows some key evidence – artifacts, architecture, arts, and written sources – that enables us to reconstruct and understand their buildings, technology, clothes, jewelry and everyday life:•Discover the remains of a beautiful villa and the way of life of a wealthy family.•Explore the world of roman mythology and the roles of priests and priestesses.•Learn about the armor and weapons of roman soldiers fighting for the empire.•See chariots bolt from the starting gates at the amphitheatre.