Books in Awfully Ancient series

Nothing could be more interesting to young readers than the history of the toilet! From the sewage system of ancient Athens to the muckrakers of the Middle Ages, theres plenty to learn about history from discovering the how and where of the loos of many important civilizations. Unique information reframes common social studies topics and time periods including ancient China, Victorian times, and more. Amusing illustrations and a full-color layout enhance the main content as readers traverse the dirty details.

The history of punishing criminals is a long and gruesome one. In 620 BC, a Greek named Draco wrote a legal code that punished almost every crime with deathexcept murder! For that, criminals were exiled. Odd facts about crime and punishment like this abound in history. Readers encounter many places and periods, from ancient China to the Victorian era, to learn all about the terrible, gross, and strange ways crimes were punished in the past. A colorful layout full of amusing and informative illustrations reinforce the main content, providing historical context and detail that will keep readers turning pages.

Nothing could be more interesting to young readers than the history of the toilet! From the sewage system of ancient Athens to the muckrakers of the Middle Ages, theres plenty to learn about history from discovering the how and where of the loos of many important civilizations. Unique information reframes common social studies topics and time periods including ancient China, Victorian times, and more. Amusing illustrations and a full-color layout enhance the main content as readers traverse the dirty details.

Because the Roman Army was so large, they had to be very serious about punishing those who broke the rules. For disobeying an order, a soldier would get as many as 200 lashes with a whip. And deserters? They were stoned or beaten to death. These penalties sound harsh in todays world, but they can tell readers a lot about life during the Roman Empire! Dreadful deaths and creative killings offer a unique lens through which to examine a major historical period. Cute, full-color illustrations offer a humorous look at a bleak topic and add interesting details.

Victorian fashion is unlikely to become popular again. Corsets were in style during the second half of the 1800s and were forced on the waists of girls as young as 5 years old! Tied too tight and the wearer might not be able to sit or breathe, and many sustained broken ribs. More fascinating truths about those living during the Victorian era, including the opium-based drugs used to keep children calm and prison-like schools, will inspire thankfulness in todays readers! Full-color illustrations offer colorful commentary on this buttoned-up time period as well as supplementary historical details.

The history of punishing criminals is a long and gruesome one. In 620 BC, a Greek named Draco wrote a legal code that punished almost every crime with deathexcept murder! For that, criminals were exiled. Odd facts about crime and punishment like this abound in history. Readers encounter many places and periods, from ancient China to the Victorian era, to learn all about the terrible, gross, and strange ways crimes were punished in the past. A colorful layout full of amusing and informative illustrations reinforce the main content, providing historical context and detail that will keep readers turning pages.