Living History: What Life Was Like in Ancient Times - Hardcover

This illustrated encyclopedia explores every aspect of human history from the growth of farming, work and trade through science, crafts and technology to the importance of art, culture and entertainment. Over 3000 photographs, illustrations, fact boxes and maps and more than 120 step-by-step projects involve the young reader in recreating the past as they build a pyramid, cook a meal from history or dress up in ancient armour. Making models and items helps the reader to a closer study of art, architecture, fashion and transport, and to understand more about the way ancient lives were shaped. This is a comprehensive, authoritative and stimulating encyclopedia and activity book. It is perfect as a home study aid or class textbook and an invaluable addition to any school or general library. This title includes over 3000 photographs, illustrations, cross-sections, diagrams, artworks, maps, fact boxes and timelines. It also includes over 120 hands-on step-by-step projects bring history to life - children can make artefacts, clothing, games and models and place them in historical context. This title helps to compare the lives, behaviour and development of people and communities in various lands and cultures. Civilisations studied include: the Stone Age, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, The Roman Empire, The Celts, The Vikings, The Aztecs and Maya, The Incas, Ancient Japan, The Chinese Empire, Ancient India, The Arctic World, and North American Indians.

Consultant editor Dr John Haywood is an honorary research Fellow at Lancaster University and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain. He has contributed to and written many history books. Charlotte Hurdman has contributed to a number of acclaimed books on history. Fiona MacDonald has contributed to many books, including a book on keeping clean, which won the Times Educational Supplement's Senior Information Book award of the year. Philip Steele has written many non-fiction books for children of all ages. Richard Tames is the author of over 100 books for children.