Find Out About Ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece

Richard Tames, Charlotte Hurdman, Philip Steele

ISBN 10: 1843228041 / ISBN 13: 9781843228042

Published by Anness Publishing, GB, 2013

About this Item

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.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781843228042

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Find Out About Ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece
• Publisher: Anness Publishing, GB
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843228041
• ISBN 13: 9781843228042
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Enrich your knowledge and understanding of the past, with this lively fact-packed reference and project book. Find out about the ancient cultures that shaped history, look at the photographs and inside-view artworks of palaces and humble homes, and make your own historical models, costumes and even recipes.
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About the Author

Author Charlotte Hurdman has written many children's information books. As an author and editor with a particular interest in history, she has contributed to a number of hightly acclaimed books on the subject. Her other published works include World History Encyclopedia: 4 Million Years Ago to the Present Day (Diane Publishing Company, Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire (all Southwater).

Philip Steele has written books on history, geography, and cultural and social themes and is the author of many books for Kingfisher, including Navigators: Knights & Castles.

Richard Tames lectures on London's history for the Institute of Tourist Guiding, which trains the city's prestigious Blue Badge guides. He is the author of twenty books on London, where he lives.