The Childrens Ilustrated Encyclopedia of the ANCIENT WOLRD

    Over 2358 colour photographs. Over 848 illustrations. Over 120 projects.

    Step back in time to discover the wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Aztec and Maya, the Incas, Ancient China and Ancient Japan With 120 fantastic step-by-step projects and activities to bring the past to life/make history come alive Shown in more than 1600 amazing colour photographs, illustrations, maps and timelines

    Nothing is more fascinating for children than to see and understand the way their ancestors lived - whether it is the Roman gladitorial games in the Coliseum, stone age men making primitive weapons with which to hunt and bring down mammoths, Aztec and Mayan children playing some of the eariest versions of today's sports and games, or children in ancient Greece and China wearing stunning, colourful fashions and experimenting with jewelry and make up.

    With the fabulous visual material and accessible and authoritative text in this volume, children can step back in time to discover the wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Aztec and Maya, the Incas, Ancient China and Ancient Japan.

    There are over 120 fantastic step-by-step projects and activities to bring the past to life. Children will get insight into key aspects of human history because the projects are designed to allow them to share experiences and learn by making and building.

    Important dates, events and facts are highlighted in detailed timelines and information panels.

    The lively and comprehensive information is accessible on many levels - perfect for home study, school projects, or just for fun. This is the perfect easy-to-use volume for children to use to explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization.

    - Step back in time to discover the wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Aztec and Maya, the Incas, Ancient China and Ancient Japan
    - With 120 fantastic step-by-step projects and activities to bring the past to life
    - Shown in more than 3000 amazing colour photographs, illustrations, maps and timelines
    - Lively and comprehensive information accessible on many levels - perfect for home study, school projects, or just for fun
    - Insight into key aspects of human history - the projects allow children to share experiences and learn by making and building
    - Important dates, events and facts highlighted in fact boxes, timelines and information panels
    - Explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that have shaped the human race since the beginning of time