Roman Colosseum explores the architectural achievements and hidden secrets held within the walls of this ancient arena.
Step inside the enormous, boldly designed Roman Colosseum and uncover the secret lives of the people who lived, worked and built this ancient monument. Completed in 96 AD, it's a miraculous feat of engineering and entertaining - this is the place that gladiators fought for their lives as citizens whooped and cheered in the stands, thousands of years ago. Curious children can discover why and how the Colosseum was built; how it was decorated; who was allowed to enter; what took place behind the scenes; and what the Roman world was like.
With superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements to accompany the text, this book is the perfect gift for history enthusiasts eager to learn more about ancient Rome. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text for children studying the Romans.
Ancient Egyptian Tomb examines the architectural achievements and hidden secrets held within the world's most elaborate cemetery: the Valley of the Kings!
Journey across the Nile and uncover the innovative building methods and complex afterlife preparations favoured by the formidable pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Unwrap all the secrets to mummification, including what trinkets Egyptians took to their graves, which Gods they worshipped, and how they planned such elaborate funeral processions.
With superb cutaway illustrations, we explore the astounding architectural achievements of ancient Egyptian burial sites, gaining fascinating insight into the lives of the Pharaoh's workforce who created these dazzling tombs. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index makes this title the perfect educational aid for aspiring historians aged 8 and up studying the ancient world!
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