Publisher's Synopsis
Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the wonders of the ancient world, with 120 practical hands-on projects, and 3000 images. A sumptuous updated large-format new edition. Discover the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilisation. 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.
