A passport to the world's most intriguing destinations, this book is a bounty of information and gorgeous illustrations that will spark wonder and wanderlust curiosity in young readers. Filled with the magic of myth, culture, natural beauty, and history, this introduction to eighteen of the world's most fascinating places introduces young readers to the ineffable qualities that make these locations so special. Stunning double-page spreads offer a deep dive into each site, with fascinating inva...
Uses a fictionalized account of the life of the steward of an important estate to describe the ancient Italian city of Pompeii and what happened to it during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Qu'y A-T-Il de Si Génial À Propos de Velociraptor (Qu'y A-T-Il de Si Genial A Propos De...?)
by Nicky Dee
Bugs: A Skittery, Jittery History isan epic, oversize nonfiction picture book and companion to Sharks: A Mighty Bite-y History that is all about bugs and their prehistoric predecessors. Insects are some of the oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals, alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through today. Along the way, readers will meet many different kinds of insects from...
El Mundo Antiguo de Egipto (Guias Visuales (DK Publishing))
by George Hart
The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (World Landmark Books) (Landmark Books (Random House))
by Elizabeth Payne
Tiranosaurio Rex (Dinosaurios / Dinosaurs) (Dinosaurios)
by Charles Lennie
100 Things You Should Know about Archeology (100 Things You Should Know About... (Mason Crest))
by John Farndon
From the pyramids at Giza to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, mummies - those ancient and awesome figures of the dead - are among the most fascinating and surprising mysteries of the ancient world. Now you can travel back in time and look beneath the mummy's bandages as it goes from dead to perfectly preserved, all in just a few months. Readers will not only learn how and why mummies were made, they will also unravel the secrets of the Book of the Dead, the legends behind Egyptian gods and g...
Archaeology for Kids - Australia - Top Archaeological Dig Sites and Discoveries Guide on Archaeological Artifacts 5th Grade Social Studies
by Baby Professor
The 'Building History' series takes a step-by-step look at how great buildings of the past were constructed. It introduces the people who created them and explores their knowledge, beliefs and culture to build up a picture of life at the time.
* How did human beings evolve?* How did life on Earth begin?* What are fossils?* What are genes?* Why do creatures become extinct? Prepare to boggle your mind as we try to answer some of the most important and amazing questions ever asked. Bring a packed lunch, and don't forget your time machine because we'll be doing a fair bit of time-travelling. Some protective clothing might be a good idea too, to cope with all the exploding volcanoes and meteorites. We'll be examining green slime (for a fe...
The Search For Sunken Treasure (Treasure Hunters, #5)
by Nicola Barber
DK Readers L4: Secrets of the Mummies (DK Readers: Level 4)
by Harriet Griffey
Proficient readers will be drawn to this Level 4 Reader, which introduces them to the mysterious world of Egyptian and Incan mummies. As they learn more about ancient burial processes, kids will be exposed to rich vocabulary and challenging sentences, helping them improve their reading skills.
Lonely Planet Kids Build Your Own Dinosaur Museum (Lonely Planet Kids)
by Jenny Jacoby
Calling all dinosaur experts! We need your help. We’ve just received a crate of dinosaur fossils – and they need assembling! Fast! Can you find the right room for each skeleton and build them in time for the museum’s big opening? There are five pop-up dinosaurs to put back together, including a Triceratops, Stegosaurus and T-rex. It’s going to be roarsome! Lonely Planet’s Build Your Own Dinosaur Museum is an activity book with a difference, where you get to play chief palaeontologist. The museum...
The Big, Big Dinosaur Dig (Big Digs)
Welcome to the Big, Big Dinosaur Dig! You've arrived just in time to help uncover some exciting dinosaur skeletons...Follow teams of palaeontologlists as they excavate dig sites and discover how fossils help us find out about the past. Activate the magic heat-reveal patches to uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs and learn all about the ancient beasts that roamed the Earth millions of years ago...- Interactive content to help engage young learners- Gorgeously detailed illustrations bring history...