The Ancient Egyptians

by Jane Shuter

Published 24 June 1991
The "History Starts Here" series aims to introduce young children to some of the important topics they will study in History at Key Stage 2. Each book contains photographs of paintings and artefacts from the time and the artwork depicts aspects of historical life.

The Incas

by Jane Shuter

Published 11 January 2002
Presents an overview of the Incan culture, examining such topics as government, religion, recreation, domestic life, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.

Indus Valley

by Jane Shuter

Published 1 September 2002
What is a seal? How was the Indus Valley ruled? Why did the Indus Valley civilization disappear? The Indus Valley answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Indus Valley people wore, what they ate, how they travelled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.

Vikings

by Jane Shuter

Published 1 September 2002
What is a jarl? How were the Vikings ruled? Why did the Viking civilization disappear? The Vikings answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Vikings wore, what they ate, how they travelled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.

Ancient West African Kingdoms

by Jane Shuter

Published 13 September 2002
Provides an overview of the culture and civilizations of the ancient West African Kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai.

The Ancient Romans

by Jane Shuter

Published 20 October 1997
How did the people of Ancient Rome live? What were their social, economic, political, and cultural lives like? This title answers these questions and more with informative text, colourful photographs and original source materials, and clear maps and diagrams to show readers what life was like in ancient civilizations.

The Maya

by Jane Shuter

Published 11 January 2002
Presents an overview of the Mayan culture, discussing their government, religion, domestic life, recreation, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.

The Aztecs

by Jane Shuter

Published 11 January 2002
What is a chinampa? How were the Aztecs ruled? Why did the Aztec civilization disappear? The Aztecs answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Aztecs wore, what they ate, how they travelled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.

The Ancient Greeks

by Jane Shuter

Published 18 September 2006
How did the people of Ancient Greece live? What was their social, economic, political, and cultural life like? How did their values and attitudes help shape our world? This title answers these questions and more with informative text, colourful photographs and original source materials, and clear maps and diagrams to show readers what life was like in ancient civilizations.

Renaissance

by Jane Shuter

Published 21 August 1999

History Opens Windows

by Jane Shuter

Published 1 September 2006

Sumerians

by Jane Shuter

Published 11 January 2002
Presents an overview of the ancient Sumerian culture, discussing government, recreation, trade, travel, family life, food, occupations, and entertainment.

The Middle Ages

by Jane Shuter

Published 30 August 1999
An introduction to the various elements of life in the Middle Ages, including religion, knights, castles, family life, and food.

The Ancient Chinese

by Jane Shuter

Published 17 February 1998
Introduces various elements of ancient Chinese civilization, including great thinkers, family life, inventions, and the government.

History Opens Windows Pack A of 6

by Jane Shuter

Published 15 September 2006
Examines the lives, culture and contributions of ancient civilisations and answers the questions that young readers are likely to ask.