Author: Stefan Milosavljevich
Publisher: Neon Squid
ISBN: 168449320X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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What links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They’re all things that have been discovered by archaeologists! Pick up your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in Tales of Ancient Worlds, a nonfiction kids’ book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich – the perfect gift for budding archaeologists! Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you’ll find incredible tales from history, including: • The ancient Egyptian city found at the bottom of the ocean • The terracotta army that hid underground for 2,000 years • The mysterious Ice Age temple made from mammoth bones Along the way children and grandchildren will also find out if they have what it takes to be an archaeologist, unearth (literally) groundbreaking scientific techniques, and meet the pioneering women and men who have brought the past back to life. The cover features a timeless design with gold foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.
Author: Shahrukh Husain
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 0237543834
Category : Tales
Languages : en
Pages : 169
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Presents myths and legends from ancient civilizations around the world, including tales from Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, Scandinavia, and Africa.
Author: Alison Behnke
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 082257585X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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Traces the history and development of one of the largest ancient structures in the world, Angkor Wat.
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780753416648
Category : Civilization, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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THE KINGFISHER ATLAS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD features 17 beautiful, hand-illustrated maps and packed with fascinating information to feed children's interest in the ancient world. Clear, accessible text introduces the civilisation and its history before going on to describe interesting details about that culture's people and the objects and buildings they have left behind. Full-colour photographs add to each spread's appeal. In addition to the main spreads, a small number of feature spreads throughout the book focus more closely on a well-known civilisation, allowing readers to build on their interest and find out more about ever-popular topics such as the ancient Egyptians and imperial Rome.
Author: Shona Grimbly
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781579582814
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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This reference tells the stories of the peoples of the ancient past and shows how they laid the foundations of the modern world. Each of the first five chapters looks at the cultures and civilizations that developed in one particular region. The last chapter looks at some general aspects of life in the ancient world, such as agriculture or legal codes, and examines them in different cultures. A time line shows how civilizations in different parts of the world relate to each other in time. Nicely illustrated with many color images. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Eric S. Rabkin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198020244
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 497
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As the first international anthology to cover the entire scope of fantastic narrative, Fantastic Worlds presents over fifty tales, myths, and stories, ranging from Genesis to Ovid, Hans Christian Andersen to J.R.R. Tolkien, Edgar Allan Poe to James Thurber, and Franz Kafka to Italo Calvino. Including tales of fairies and elves, ghost stories, high fantasy, and stories of social criticism and the conflict between science and religion, this volume presents a diverse selection of writings that all share the same capacity to liberate the human spirit through the wild mental acrobatics of fantasy.
Author: Rupert Matthews
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781842369029
Category : Civilization, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 512
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Author: Arthur C Clarke
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 9780575074965
Category : Science fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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This classic collection of short stories includes some of Clarke's finest work: vivid glimpses into the future, a year, a decade, a century, a millennium from now.
Author: Nellie Huang
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465481575
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Live and see the world through the eyes of 50 of the world's greatest explorers and their trusty companions! This book for kids is brimming with first-person accounts of gripping adventures in explorers' own words. Find exciting tales complemented by rare maps, specially commissioned photographs, and artworks that re-create history's greatest expeditions. Get ready to take a leap into the unknown… An adventure book that will surely rival even the most thrilling adventure movies! You'll meet some of the most famous explorers and adventurers of all time in this exciting non-fiction storybook for children. Great explorers have one thing in common - a desire to leap into the unknown, no matter the dangers it presents. This book will take you through Ferdinand Magellan's first circumnavigation of the world 500 years ago to Barbara Hillary's treks to the North and South poles while in her seventies, and beyond. This knowledge book documents the stories of men and women who rewrote our understanding of the world and inspired us by pushing the boundaries of human capability. A kid's educational book that looks at the towering achievements of more than 50 explorers from all walks of life in great detail. See sensational cross-sections revealing the amazing detail inside Spanish galleons, lost cities, and spaceships. Magnificent photographs highlight the artifacts and relics they found along the way, while hand-drawn maps reveal their intrepid journeys in such detail, you feel as though you could be walking in their very footsteps. It is a glorious introduction to history's most famous trailblazers - people whose courage opened frontiers turned voids into maps, forged nations, connected cultures, and added to humankind's knowledge of the world by leaps and bounds. Packed with jaw-dropping fun facts about the world and written so beautifully it will get your heart racing. Explorers is the perfect kid's book for any young mind with an avid sense of adventure! Explore Unknown Waters – Take To The Skies – Investigate Our Planet! For centuries, explorers have been unable to resist the secrets of the sea. We have looked toward the skies and stars since the beginning of time. Through dense jungles, dry desserts, and frozen mountains we have pushed the very limits of human endurance in the name of exploration and adventure! These tales are not for the faint of heart - these adventurers faced challenges that threatened their very survival! Their courage has allowed us to collect a wealth of knowledge about our awe-inspiring universe. Set sail to faraway frozen lands, defy gravity and take to the skies, and investigate our planet through the stories of those who came before us. Happy exploring! Learn about the explorers who defied the so-called possibilities of their time in: - Sea & Ice - Air & Space - And Land
Author: Fritz Kredel
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association (Canada)
ISBN: 9780895770783
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 832
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Book Description
A collection of sixty-nine well-known fairy tales from around the world, translated and gathered by recognized contributors to the field of folklore.
