Invasion, Conquest and War

by John Haywood

Published 18 January 2006
Presents a journey through more than 10,000 years of human history to discover how people invented better and better methods of travel and transport; where and why they travelled; how they fought for land; and how they devised more and more deadly forms of weapons to assist in their invasions and conquests. This is an exciting and authoritative reference aid, prepared by expert authors and consultants, to supplement school studies. It includes over 350 colour maps, artworks, time-lines and photographs presented in a visually exciting and lively format which will make all children to want to read, learn, and undertake the activities and projects. The book is perfect for school libraries, project work and for home study as an adjunct to set textbooks.

Science and Technology

by Dr John Haywood and John Haywood

Published 27 February 2004
Explore human civilization through the ages with this reference book. Compare and contrast different cultures from ancient China to classical Rome. Pictorial timelines trace key events and breakthroughs in mathematics, medicine and engineering, and in practical everyday crafts.

Farming and Trade

by John Haywood

Published 29 August 2003
This title looks into the working lives of peasants and kings, merchants and builders, through 10,000 years of civilization. Compare the special skills of different cultures from around the world, and try one of the fun projects, such as building a Chinese pellet drum or a Mayan pot. Explore human civilization through the ages with this authoritative reference series. These thematic history books compare and contrast different cultures from Ancient China to Classical Rome. These lively books combine interactive projects with authoritative text, and capture the spirit of the times.

Leadership and Society

by John Haywood

Published 18 January 2006
Discover how different civilisations tackled the problems and challenges of community living. This book travels through history to investigate how societies were organised and led. It uncovers a range of leadership styles, from triabl chieftains and warrior-kings to god-kings and imperial dynasties. Age 8+

Families and Homes

by John Haywood

Published 29 August 2003
This highly visual history title investigates how essential aspects of everyday life evolved in different societies around the world. Discover what home, school, and family were like in the past for the young and old, rich and poor. Try one of the easy step-by-step projects by making Egyptian pastries, a Roman home or a writing tablet. Explore human civilization through the ages with this authoritative reference series. These thematic history books compare and contrast different cultures from Ancient China to Classical Rome. These lively books combine interactive projects with authoritative text, and capture the spirit of the times.