Craft Topics (Franklin Watts)
10 total works
Each title in this series focuses on a past civilisation or a period of British History. The history, geography and way of life are described in lively detail and explained clearly with the aid of colourful maps, archive photographs and accurate artworks. Many pages of activities encourage the reader to enter the world described in the book, and easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams enable him or her to create an artefact from these historic times. Greeks explains the life and times of this ancient civilisation from the earliest beginnings to the rule of Alexander the Great. Topics covered include the original Olympic Games, mythology, the Greek alphabet and children's toys.
Part of a series which combines historical facts and craft ideas, this book shows everyday life in Roman times. It looks at a typical Roman town, the buildings and their uses, customs and traditions, art, sport, life as a Roman soldier and the decline of the Roman Empire. There are step-by-step guides to making a Roman villa, making a mosaic and dressing like Romans.
Using illustrations and archive pictures to show how the Egyptians lived, this book also looks at their homes, temples and the different gods they worshipped as well as looking at their homelife and pastimes. There are also step-by-step guides to making Egyptian wigs and jewellery as well as making your own mummy. This book ends with a "did you know" section of facts.
Project Homework is a series of fully illust rated, top quality, information books in paperback for homew ork and project support. Notes inside link each title into t he National Curriculum. Quizzes and games are included insid e the back cover '
Introduces the various types of dinosaurs, comparing their different feeding habits and care for their young. Includes tips on building lifelike models.
Introduces the characteristics and behavior of medieval knights through a variety of crafts.