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What life was like in ancient Rome - find out about Roman houses, clothes, food, sports, drama, schools, towns and culture. Packed with over 300 colour images and 50 illustrations, including cross sections, historical maps and a pictorial timeline

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Make a thrilling escape from an ancient Egyptian tomb using logic, problem-solving and critical thinking. BEWARE! You are about to enter an escape book, a book in which you could become trapped - forever. It is an escape room in the form of a book. It is 1300 BCE in the Valley of the Kings and you've fallen into the shaft of a long forgotten tomb. Egyptian gods guard an important mummified pharaoh. The tomb is enshrined in magic and mystery and protected with traps and curses. Stay calm, use your wits and consult the Eye of Horus wheel on the front cover. If you make the correct choices, you will make your escape!

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Food is fundamental to life on Earth. The struggle to find or grow food, and often failing, is the story of human history. Today we have more varities of food and production methods than ever before, but there has perhaps never been less connection with the land that produces food, and with farming. And despite all the incredible progress that has been made, today nearly 11 per cent of the world's population is undernourished. This book is one in the Question It! series for readers upwards of age 10, which explores globally important topics relating to the environment in a balanced and objective way, encouraging readers to adopt a questioning approach to the issues involved. Titles in the 6-book series are: Climate Change, Food, Natural Habitats, Oil, Population and Water.

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In-depth explorations of big topics in today's world.

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Incredible journeys feature in many ancient tales – made in the quest for love, honour, glory or dazzling rewards; to challenge terrible monsters; or obliterate enemies. This beautifully illustrated edition gathers together myths and legends from every corner of the globe. The stories seethe with intrepid characters and a rich pageant of gods and monsters. Superheroes, strange beasts and beautiful women overcome perilous obstacles, pit themselves against raging elements and visit fabulous lands. Some of the classic quest tales include Thor’s epic journey to Utgard, the quest for the Holy Grail, Gilgamesh’s attempt to conquer death, and the seven voyages of Sindbad. Background information to the tales is also included to provide a superb context for young students.

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This title helps you step into the spectacular world of ancient South America, with 340 exciting pictures and 15 step-by-step projects. You can journey back through the centuries to a time before Europeans arrived in search of gold and land. You can explore the Inca way of life high up in the Andes Mountains, including their study of the stars, their burial rituals, and the intricate rope bridges they wove. It features 15 easy-to-do projects actively involve the reader in understanding the past - make a reed boat that really floats, eat a delicious Inca bean stew, sculpt a Tiwanaku pottery jaguar, and design a dazzling sun god mask. It contains fascinating fact boxes that provide extra insights and highlight links with the present. It is packed with over 340 photographs and illustrations, including historical maps and a pictorial timeline, this is perfect for school or home use by children aged 8 to 12. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen. The so-called Land of the Sun God was bright with treasure houses of precious metals, the most fabulous clothes and huge stone buildings. A variety of step-by-step projects enable you to bring this past age to life - beat on an Inca drum, make a model granary, and recreate a Chimu ceremonial knife. This is the ideal introduction to South American history, for study, reference and practical learning.

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This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts.Learn about castle design, from the earliest motte and bailey styles to stone fortresses and beautiful castles in Japan and India. See some of the most impressive castles in the world, and stock up on amazing facts. Packed with information, artefacts, and colourful pages, DKfindout! Castles brings the medieval world to life.The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supportive of schoolwork. Ranging from core topics, to more specialized subjects, the DKfindout! series will inspire and delight kids.

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Find out what is fact or fantasy in these 8 amazing books. Explore the amazing worlds of fact and fantasy in this collection of eight exciting books. Learn through step-by-step hands-on projects that make history and mythology come alive: make a shaman's mask, prepare a recipe to keep vampires at bay, learn to write your name in runes, build a model castle and make your own tipi. This title features more than 1600 fabulous colour photographs, illustrations and inside-view artworks. This is a stimulating reference book collection, ideal for 8- to 12-year olds to use at home and school. From exploring the forgotten world of the Vikings, to discovering the weird and wonderful mythological creatures that have inspired monster stories, this series of books explores the subjects that all kids find fascinating, and puts them into historical context. Journey into the afterlife by exploring the tombs of warrior kings and mummies of beautiful princesses, and read about how ordinary people were once put to death for being called a witch. Read about the pioneers who set out for a new life in the Wild West of America, and explore the cultures of the Sioux, Blackfoot and other native American tribes they encountered along the way. Each book contains hands-on step-by-step projects to make history come alive. Easy-to-follow photographs show you how to dress like a medieval lady, cook a cowboy meal, make Native American jewellery or create your own Egyptian tomb paintings...and much, much more. Beautifully designed with over 1600 fabulous colour photographs, illustrations and artworks, this is a spectacular journey through time and an ideal companion for home or school-based learning.

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Illuminating and informative guides to some of the most pressing issues in our world today

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In-depth explorations of big topics in today's world.

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Bring the past to life in an engaging question-and-answer format with this exhilarating history encyclopedia for children. Where did the first humans come from? How many pandemics have there been? What is the world's oldest religion? This history book for children aged 7-9 helps inquisitive minds find out the answers to all the questions they may have about the past, and some they hadn't thought of!From the Stone Age and classical civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, through the magnificent medieval kingdoms of Africa and Asia, to the conflicts and communication of the modern age, What do we know about History takes children on a journey through the past to discover the stories of the people who came before us.This extensive history encyclopedia for children aged 7-9 offers: - More than 200 intriguing questions about world history, including "What happened in the colosseum?", "Who built the first cities?" and "Can a country go to war with itself?"- Five different chapters on The Ancient World, The Middle Ages, The Age of Exploration, The Age of Revolution, and The Modern World.- An engaging question-and-answer format making topics easily digestible and intriguing for children.- "Quick quiz" boxes allowing the reader to test their knowledge of facts about history.Bringing the past to life in an engaging question-and-answer format, this exhilarating encyclopedia for children features a different question and answer on each page, and a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge. Bursting with mind-boggling details and fascinating facts, this visually striking book will be treasured by every young history enthusiast.More in the seriesAt DK we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?The Why? Encyclopedia series by DK is an education collection for children with an interest in history, animals, science and how the world works. If you enjoyed What do we know about History?, why not try other titles in the series, Did you know? Animals, Did you know? Space, Did you know? Science? and more educational titles for curious minds.

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This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to all things medieval, from knights and jousting to sieges and forts. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it’s the perfect book for any kid who can’t get enough of castles.Where in the world can you find today’s oldest existing fortress? How many people does it take to build a castle? What is the heaviest-sized boulder that could be thrown by a trebuchet? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Castles, which features photographs of fortresses from around the world, as well as maps, models, and dioramas to help young readers visualize all the exciting facts and information. From the earliest stone strongholds to the most elaborate fairy-tale fortresses in Germany, India, and Japan, kids will learn about every aspect of life in medieval society, including farming, food and feasting, entertainment, and, of course, knights!Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.

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Answers questions about people, places, and things, including "Where do elephants glow in the dark?" and "Where does chocolate grow on trees?"

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Water keeps us and our world alive. Without it we couldn't exist. Water and climate influence every aspect of human life. They affect where and how we live, our health, farming and food, our energy and our industry. The world's climate is changing. The amount of water we use is changing and the population is growing. But water is finite. There is only so much of it to go round, and we cannot make any more of it. This book is one in the Question It! series for readers upwards of age 10, which explores globally important topics relating to the environment in a balanced and objective way, encouraging readers to adopt a questioning approach to the issues involved. Titles in the 6-book series are: Climate Change, Food, Natural Habitats, Oil, Population and Water.

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Epic: Empires focuses on 12 of the biggest and most incredible empires in the history of the world, from the first Babylonian Empire, founded in 1792 BCE, to the British Empire, which ended formally in 1997. On the way, it takes in ancient Egypt, ancient Persia, the early Indian empires, Imperial China, ancient Rome, the Mongols, the Ottoman empire, the Aztecs, the Inca, the Spanish empire and the British empire. The book details the dates, location and extent of each empire, along with its most famous rulers. A timeline on every spread gives the key dates from each empire, and what happened when. Additional background information to each empire is also provided, including how each one came into being, who its enemies were, the gods its people worshipped, and how it met its downfall. Epic: Empires also looks at the technology, advances and inventions that came out of each empire, from the paper, fireworks and compasses of imperial China to the sewers, roads and aqueducts of ancient Rome. Infographic elements on each spread present information in a simple and highly visual way. Clear, concise text and a bright, appealing design make the book the perfect resource for project work on geography or history, or simply a great leisure read, for children aged 9 and above.For more epic events, try reading the other titles in the Epic series: Animal Migrations, Battles and Explorers.

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Step back in time to discover the wonders of the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Aztecs and Maya, the Incas, Ancient China and Ancient Japan Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization. Children can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves, learn how one small city became the heart of the mighty Roman Empire, find out how the Aztecs treated rattlesnake bites and tarantula stings, and discover the secrets of the Japanese martial arts. More than 3000 photographs, maps, drawings and timelines vividly bring the past to life with important dates, events and facts highlighted in detailed timelines and information panels. Plus there are 120 step-by-step projects that allow children to experience the past in a fun and exciting way: fly a Chinese dragon kite, build a model of an Egyptian pyramid, and prepare a Stone Age meal.

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This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children’s interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.

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An important, high-end geography series that takes an in-depth look at some of fastest-developing countries and cities in the world.

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This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children’s interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.

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Most books of Anglesey's history show the island's ancient monuments, its castles and churches. However, this book of over 180 old photographs, reveals a more recent past when the romantic pictures produced by the engravers had been replaced by the more realistic images of the photographers. Their cameras captured the instant moment and those everyday events that historians rarely record. We see children running to hear the organ grinder, a band playing at an eisteddfod, an open-air revivalist preacher, sea captains and crews, threshing machines and all the fun of Ffair y Borth. Some will still remember these days, but to a younger generation these pictures will bring the past alive. By understanding yesterday, they will be better able to understand the island and its culture today. Ymae'r rhan fwyaf o lyfrau hanes am Ynys Môn yn dangos henebion, cestyll ac eglwysi'r ynys. Mae'r llyfr hwn, fodd bynnag, yn datgelu cyfnod mwy diweddar o'r gorffennol, cyfnod lle nad delweddau tirluniau rhamantus o'r ynys gan artistiaid a gafwyd ond yn hytrach gwaith ffotograffwyr. Mae au camerâu yn dal yr eiliad a'r digwyddiadau bob dydd hynny nad yw haneswyr fel arfer yn eu cofnodi. Gwelwn blant yn rhedeg i glywed yr hyrgi-gyrdi, band yn chwarae mewn Eisteddfod, un o bregethwyr y diwygiad mewn cyfarfod awyr agored, capteiniaid llongau a'u criwiau, injan ddyrnu a hwyl Ffair y Borth. Bydd rhai yn dal i gofio'r dyddiau hynny, ond i genedlaethau iau bydd y lluniau yn dod â'r gorffennol yn fyw. Trwy ddeall ddoe, cânt well dealltwriaeth o'r ynys a'i diwylliant yn ein dyddiau ni.

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Step into the time of the Roman Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 370 exciting pictures. You can travel back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. You can discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of life, the clothes people wore, the entertainments they enjoyed, and the food they liked to eat. Fact boxes provide extra information and highlight links with the present. More than 370 photographs and illustrations include a pictorial timeline, cross sections and historical maps. 15 easy and fun projects enable you to bring the past to life - make a toga, put on a Roman show, and create a writing tablet like those used hundreds of years ago. It is ideal for home or school use for ages 8 to 12. The modern world owes a great deal to ancient Rome, including many principles of democratic government, law, poetry, drama, art and architecture. You can find out for yourself how the Romans forged the mightiest empire the world has ever known, and discover the techniques that their builders used to create vast cities, towering aqueducts and roads that survive to this day. Amazing projects allow you to construct a model Roman home, make a legionary's uniform, and fashion a headdress that will leave you looking fit to rule an empire!

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This title helps you find out about the land of the pharaohs, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 400 exciting pictures. You can step back in time to the world of the ancient Egyptians and uncover the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old civilization. It includes fact boxes that provide additional information and highlight links with the present. It is ideal for home or school use and for ages 8 to 12. It features 15 easy and fun projects that allow you to bring the past to life - make a miniature pyramid, build a model boat suitable for sailing on the Nile, create your own water clock, sculpt a canopic jar, and bake pastries from an age-old Egyptian recipe. More than 400 photographs and illustrations include specially commissioned cross-section diagrams, historical maps and hieroglyphs. You can learn what life was like for the people of the Nile Delta. You can delve into the dark secrets of their funeral rites, mummies and tombs, and the many strange gods they revered. You can learn about their love of fine art and crafts, and their amazing architectural skills. A variety of practical projects will help you to experience how ancient Egyptians lived. You can make a crown fit for a pharaoh, build a scale model of an Egyptian house, and play a traditional board game. This accessible book is ideal for fun and learning, at home or at school.

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This title helps you learn about the legendary Norse raiders, with 15 step-by-step projects and more than 350 exciting pictures. You can step back in time to the age of the seafaring Vikings - find out about the ships they sailed in, the distant lands they explored, and the wars they waged. Fact boxes provide additional insights and indicate links with the present. 15 simple and enjoyable projects allow you to recreate the past - build a model Viking house, make a shield ready for battle, sculpt a brooch and a bracelet from clay, bake a Viking loaf, learn to write your name in runes, and play an ancient Norse board game. It is packed with over 350 photographs and illustrations, including a pictorial timeline, cross sections, historical maps and clear step pictures for every technique. It is ideal for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. This fascinating fact and project book is the perfect introduction to Viking history. You can discover how these amazing people lived their lives, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, the heroes they revered, the weapons they used, and the lands they conquered. Practical projects really help young readers to understand what life was like in the past - make a Viking drinking horn, create a lucky charm inspired by the Norse thunder god Thor, build a model of a mighty longship, and construct a full-size battle helmet.

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Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages. Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, and crafts, as well as gods from Norse mythology, such as Thor and Loki, in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts. Part of the award-winning DKfindout! series, this engaging book includes new photography and illustrations that transport children directly into the world of the Vikings. Written by experts in Viking history, and checked by an educational consultant, DKfindout! Vikings is ideal for school projects or for children who simply love to learn about accurate ancient history. Amazing cut-away artworks take you inside Viking homes and longships, in which these notorious seafaring warriors sailed to North America 500 years before Christopher Columbus. New photography, including reenactments of Viking life, makes this book essential for budding historians and imaginative learners.

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Walk around any famous city and layers of history start to emerge. In London, Roman walls stand shoulder to shoulder with modern architecture. In Rome, ancient treasures like the Colosseum stand shoulder to shoulder with buildings from the Renaissance. In New York, skyscrapers from the 1920s and 1930s have been upstaged by enormous glass towers. In Cities in Layers, six famous world cities will be shown at different stages of their history. A clever die-cut element allows readers to really feel like they are peeling back time.

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Follow the story of a city from an ancient colony to a vast modern metropolis through stunning full-color illustrations.A City Through Time will transport you back to another age, as the award-winning Steve Noon brings the past to life in style. Panoramic scenes presented in a unique cutaway style are packed with colorful pictures showing everyday life in the city across the centuries. Clear descriptions surround each beautiful and jam-packed illustration to make sure the details aren't lost as you meet the characters who live and work there. Plus, each scene has a page devoted to key features, so you can get up close to a Roman bath-house, a medieval castle, or a modern skyscraper.A photographic section profiles great cities throughout history and a glossary tells you what you need to know about architecture, technology, work, and costumes throughout the ages. Steve Noon's A City Through Time is perfect for parents and children to look at together or for school projects. The more you look, the more you'll see.Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Find out all about the ancient kingdom of Benin, the tribes that lived there, how they lived and were ruled, and how the nation changed and developed over time. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.

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This title explores the ancient cultures that shaped human history and civilization. It vividly portrays key periods from the past, with glimpses into art, fashion, crafts, trade and warfare. It contains inside-view artworks of palaces and humble homes, and insights into the everyday lives of monarchs, priests, farmers, traders and children of long ago. It includes 60 practical projects for historical models, costumes and recipes - construct a miniature Parthenon, don the uniform of a Roman legionary, and bake pastries from an age-old Egyptian recipe. It features an exciting and authoritative reference for home or school use by 8- to 12-year-olds. This authoritative reference and project book will enrich your knowledge and understanding of the past. Witness the progression of human civilization, and see what gave each culture - from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire - its particular identity. Over 1500 photographs and illustrations include inside-view artworks of important buildings from history, such as a Pharaoh's tomb, an ancient Greek home and a Roman bath. Projects include a model Egyptian boat, a miniature stonehenge, a Roman toga and the Greek game of knucklebones.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 19th Century America, but managed to escape and gain her freedom. Follow this amazing biography of a woman who was prepared to risk her own life to save others from the slavery she had escaped, and learn about the Underground Railroad that she used to achieve this. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type: A biography Curriculum links: History; Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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