Take a look at the wackier side of history! Did the Maya really
invent hot chocolate? Why did they have pointed heads? And did the
Maya civilisation really disappear? With an engaging question and
answer format, this series draws young readers into the
fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and
civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple
question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a
people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the
way!. The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and
cartoons, making history fun and accessible for readers aged 9+.
Titles in the series: What happened to mummies' brains? And other
questions about the Ancient Egyptians Did the kings of Benin really
keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin
Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the
Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age Why did the ancient Greeks use
elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks
Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other
questions about the Maya Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And
other questions about the Romans Why did the Shang write on
turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty Did the
Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions
about the Vikings
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