This book is suitable for ages 8-14. The Egyptian civilisation is one of the oldest in human history. Travel back in time to see how the Ancient Egyptians built magnificent pyramids, developed a system of writing, harnessed the Nile River for agriculture and made their own medicine. Children will love the full-colour illustrations of ancient Egyptian life that explain how people really lived long ago. The topics include: How mummies were made and buried; The afterlife and ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses; How ancient Egyptians farmed and what they ate; Ancient Egyptian art and architecture; Hieroglyphs and how to interpret them.

Ages 8 to 14 years. The mighty Roman empire grew from a collection of farming villages and shepherd's huts to become one of the fiercest conquering societies of all time. Beautiful colour images and illustrations fully explain how Rome came to be and came to an end. Daily life in a massive empire is explained in simple terms. Topics include: The founding of Rome and the Romulus and Remus myth; What Romans ate everyday and grand Roman feasts; Who were Rome's caesars and senators and what did they do?; How the Roman army conquered most of Europe; Roman gods and goddesses; Architectural and technological wonders of Rome.

-- Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives.
-- This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps.
-- Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research.
-- A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.

This book is intended for ages 8-14. From the first hunting and gathering societies to the great Nubian kingdoms of Kush, Africa has for centuries been the centre of great cultural activity across its mountains, deserts, and rainforests. Life in Ancient Africa portrays the major civilisations of the ancient African era using maps and beautiful full-colour photographs and illustrations. Topics include: Zimbabwe, Aksum, Meroe, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai; the rise of hundreds of regional dialects; pyramids, temples, royal tombs, and palaces; irrigation and other farming techniques; Trans-Sahara caravan routes and trade with the rest of the world; the discovery of mineral resources; an oral storytelling culture; music and dance.