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With over 200 colour photographs, this book allows you to step back in time thousands of years to Northern and Central Europe when it was dominated by the warlike Celts. Marvel at their bravery and nobility in battle and discover why they were both hated and admired by the Greeks and Romans. This book introduces fascinating facts about the many different Celtic peoples including the reason for their migration, their mysticism and beliefs, and the exquisite metalwork that they crafted. It also provides a comprehensive glossary, timelines, maps and 15 fun step-by-step projects, making it an easy-to-use learning tool for the home or school.
Step back in time to Mexico before the Spanish conquest and discover fascinating facts about the peoples who lived there. Explore the culture and beliefs of the Mayas and Aztecs - the cities they built, their astronomical knowledge, and their insatiable need for human sacrifice. Marvel at their mysterious pyramids and beautiful masks, and learn about a ball game that meant certain death for one of its players. A variety of practical projects helps you bring the past alive - create a fan fit for an emperor, make a Mayan backstrap loom and recreate the amazing Aztec sun stone.