Books with title Exploring History: Ancient Civilisations

Journey into the past and explore the first great civilizations, discover how they arose and why they declined. Find about early settlements, farming, trade, crafts, customs and culture. This colorful volume shows exactly how people lived, how they fought and how they organized their societies. With over 200 illustrations and photographs, special features, maps and key date panels, the book is designed to be accessible on many levels for children aged 7-12. It is the perfect introduction to the ancient world for the enthusiastic young reader, and provides an excellent home-study volume for children working on projects or who just want to have fun learning.

Prehistoric hunters with clubs and spears, Viking raiders wielding axes, Samurai warriors in deadly combat - from the earliest times humans have always had a need for weapons, whether for hunting, attacking or for self-defence. Each weapon, from swords to scimitars and from clubs to crossbows, is set here in the context of the lives of the people who used them. Vivid illustrations, maps and photographs all bring this enthralling subject to life, making this a book to dip into over and over again.

Journey into the past and explore the first great civilizations, discover how they arose and why they declined. Find about early settlements, farming, trade, crafts, customs and culture. This colorful volume shows exactly how people lived, how they fought and how they organized their societies. With over 200 illustrations and photographs, special features, maps and key date panels, the book is designed to be accessible on many levels for children aged 7-12. It is the perfect introduction to the ancient world for the enthusiastic young reader, and provides an excellent home-study volume for children working on projects or who just want to have fun learning.

Introduce the majesty of Ancient India with these fascinating facts and projects: research the lost civilizations; discover the birth of written language; introduce the art of writing poetry; develop a system of counting, weighing and measuring; make jewelry, design a coin, build a story wall, wrap up in a saree or turban, create grocery bag bark pictures and much more!

Ancient Civilizations Etruscans introduces students to an ancient civilization shrouded in mystery and its people, the Etruscans. Although, to date, no manuscripts have been discovered and scholars have had little success in translating the Etruscan alphabet, archaeological discoveries have uncovered a multitude of artifacts that offer insights into their daily lives.

An exciting, hands-on collection of ideas and activities designed to introduce your students to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. Unearth ancient treasures in your own archaeological dig, make a model of the Nile, create a pharaoh's crown or write your name in hieroglyphs. Map skills, time lines, even an ancient Egyptian game add to the wealth of information included in this outstanding resource! Photos by Joel A. Freeman, Ph.D.