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1	Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor more books like this by Susan Wise Bauer add to wishlist Covering the major events of the ancient world, this guide includes maps, a timeline, illustrations and parental aids. see all copies from £9.56! new only from £10.01!
2	Ancient China more books like this by Arthur Cotterell, DK Publishing add to wishlist Enthralling subjects and stunning photographs continue to make Eyewitness Books the best nonfiction series for kids today. These books are "filled with extraordinary illustrations and written and designed with imagination and care"--New York Times Book Review. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £7.43!
3	Ancient Greece more books like this by Anne Pearson add to wishlist This book tells the story of ancient Greece - its history, culture, architecture, politics, wars, the myths and legends, the people and the details of their daily lives. Part of the "Eyewitness Guides" series, this book contains specially commissioned photo-collections assembled from many sources including specialist and private collections, ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £4.34! \| first editions
4	Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt more books like this by Elizabeth Payne add to wishlist Ruled by awesome god-kings called Pharaohs, ancient Egypt was a land of bustling cities, golden palaces, and huge stone monuments. This astonishing civilization endured for more than 3,000 years before it gradually vanished from the face of the earth. Beginning with the Rosetta Stone, author Elizabeth Payne examines archeological studies that have ... see all copies from £1.86! new only from £1.86!
5	The Greek News more books like this by Philip Steele, Dr. Anton Powell add to wishlist Now published in paperback in a space-saving reduced trim size, "The Greek News, " published in the form of a daily newspaper written during ancient times, presents historical nonfiction in a kid-friendly format. As accessible as a morning paper, the book gives young readers the unforgettable sense of actually being citizens of an ancient nation. ... see all copies from £5.98! new only from £6.99!
6	The Roman News more books like this by Philip de Souza, Andrew Langley add to wishlist Covering ancient civilizations in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time, this innovative and acclaimed series presents historical nonfiction in a unique, kid-friendly format. Illustrations. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.72!
7	The Egyptian News more books like this by Scott Steedman add to wishlist Readers are introduced to life in ancient Egypt through a series of newspaper articles that inform readers about such things as embalming mummies, Egyptian kings and queens, and the sport of hippo hunting. Color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £6.79!
8	Ancient Egypt more books like this by George Hart add to wishlist Part of a series, this visual guide to Ancient Rome gives an insight into the lives of the people that lived in ancient Rome. Every aspect of Roman life is covered, from the cooking utensils they used and the food that they ate, to the instruments they used to cleanse and beautify themselves. A model of the Colosseum shows where the Romans watched ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.25! \| first editions
9	Oxford First Ancient History more books like this by Roy E C Burrell add to wishlist From the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt and China, through the glories of Greece and Rome to the fall of the Roman Empire, this children's history tells the story of the ancient world. It is a tale of mighty conquerors and common people, of myths and legends, and of the hard realities of making and keeping huge empires intact. The ... see all copies from £3.10! new only from £13.04!
10	Greeks more books like this by Dr. Anne Millard, Susan Peach add to wishlist The world's most fascinating cultures in history are examined in this series which covers everyday areas of life from medicine and education to festivals and entertainment. This volume looks at the Greeks. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £18.99!
11 view cover	Tutankhamen's Gift more books like this by Robert Clarke Sabuda add to wishlist A picture book biography of Egypt's young king. The illustrations are created using cut paper and ink on papyrus. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.72! \| first editions
12 view cover	Encyclopedia of the Ancient World more books like this by Jane Bingham, Fiona Chandler, Jane Chisholm add to wishlist This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia follows the dramatic history of the worlds early civilizations, from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of mighty empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Stunning photographs and detailed reconstructions create a vivid picture of life in the ancient world, while the comprehensive ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £14.07!
13 view cover	Ancient Mesopotamia: The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians more books like this by Virginia Schomp add to wishlist - Full-color interior makes the text more appealing to young readers than Lucent's Lost Civilizations, The Way People Live, and World History series. - At 100+ pages, this series offers substantially more information than Cavendish's Cultures of the Past series. - Contains several special features, such as a biographical dictionary, which ... see all copies from £4.67! new only from £4.67!
14 view cover	Romans more books like this by Katie Daynes, Adam Larkum (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from £3.84! new only from £3.84!
15 view cover	Famous Men of Rome more books like this by John Haaren add to wishlist Attractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includes most of the best known characters from the kingdom and republic of Rome, as well as the most prominent personages from the imperial age. Each story is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well ... see all copies from £6.50! new only from £8.51! \| first editions
16 view cover	Famous Men of Greece more books like this by John Haaren add to wishlist Greeks were history's great men of thought. John Haaren has collected stories from the lives of thirty famous Greek Men, detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. Among these men are Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Your children will be delighted to read and understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment ... see all copies from £3.12! new only from £3.12!
17 view cover	I Was There: The Buried City of Pompeii more books like this by Shelley Tanaka, Greg Ruhl (Illustrator) add to wishlist The "I Was There" narrative of this suspenseful story tells of a city frozen in time by disaster--and what it might have been like to live and die there. Informative sidebars, full-color illustrations, and a compelling narrative will pull young readers into the action of history. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £9.88! \| first editions
18 view cover	I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built: And Other Questions about Ancient Egypt more books like this by Philip Steele add to wishlist Colour artwork and cartoons illustrate a title from the question and answer series I WONDER WHY, with unusual facts, information and amusing anecdotes, in an exploration of all aspects of the ancient Egyptians and the way they lived. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
19 view cover	Ancient Rome more books like this by Susan Altman add to wishlist Ancient Rome is brought to life in this title that focuses on the history, people, myths, food, and daily life of a different ancient culture with poems and full-color illustrations. see all copies from £6.65! new only from £7.44!
20 view cover	The Pocket Timeline of Ancient Mesopotamia more books like this by Katharine Wiltshire add to wishlist see all copies from £4.76! new only from £4.76! \| first editions
21 view cover	The Best Book of Ancient Rome more books like this by Deborah Jane Murrell add to wishlist Find out more about everyday life in ancient Rome and what it meant to live in this fascinating city at the height of its empire. Every aspect of this great civilization is explored, from the bloodthirsty gladiators and the terrifying chariot races, to a day in the life of the wealthy, to how the powerful senators controlled their city and ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24!
22 view cover	Ancient Rome more books like this by Simon James add to wishlist Learn how the Romans built roads, why the baths were so popular, how Roman physicians healed the sick, why the army was so efficient, and how wine was made. Discover how sea battles were staged in the colosseum, what Roman children learned at school, how Roman society was organized, and much, much more. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £9.29! \| first editions
23 view cover	Science in Ancient Greece more books like this by Kathlyn Gay add to wishlist Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes some of the scientific discoveries attributed to the Greeks and their impact on modern science. see all copies from £3.40! new only from £3.40! \| first editions
24 view cover	Ancient Greece more books like this by Susan Altman add to wishlist In this unique series, poems and original full-color illustrations bring ancient civilizations to life. This title focuses on the history, people, myths, food, and daily life of ancient Greece. see all copies from £6.65! new only from £7.22!
25 view cover	Ancient Civilizations: 3000 BC-AD 500 more books like this by Time-Life Books (Contributions by) add to wishlist Describes the people, culture, antiquities, and influences of ancient civilizations, starting with early humans and moving chronologically through Sumer, Egypt, Nubia, India, China, Israel, Greece, Rome, and others. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £46.01!

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