Ancient World Magnified

by David Long

Published 1 September 2020

Travel through time, grab your magnifying glass and seek out incredible facts about ancient history in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot!
 
Spanning continents and covering thousands of years, this fun, lively book shows how the people of these vanished civilisations lived and how their societies evolved. Explore the lives of ancient Greek Gods, meet fearsome gladiators from ancient Rome and uncover the mystery of the Aztecs.
 
Explore civilisations including:

  • Babylonia
  • Carthage
  • Qin Dynasty
  • Maya
  • Mongol Empire
  • Kingdom of Zimbabwe

 
… and many more, with a dedicated two-page spread for each one, brimming with hidden detail and bustling with action.
 
Use the free magnifying glass to spot more than 200 ancient world-themed items in each eye-boggling illustration.
 
From David Long, the author behind Pirates Magnified, Egypt Magnified and Castles Magnified, this book will inform and entertain even the youngest historian for hours on end.


Egypt Magnified

by David Long

Published 4 October 2018
Explore ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, and learn what life was life for pharaohs, slaves and scribes in this fascinating search-and-find adventure.

Use the specially provided magnifying glass to spot over 200 things in each eye-boggling and detail-packed illustration, each depicting a different scene from the fascinating world of ancient Egypt.

From the rich floodplains of the Nile delta to the towering magnificence of the pyramids and the sphynx, this book teaches kids about what life was like in one of the earliest civilisations, with factual text presented alongside the stunning illustrations.

Scenes include:
  • The Nile and the desert, 
  • The Library of Alexandria, 
  • The court of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun, 
  • Cleopatra and her fierce navy, and
  • A guide to Egyptian heiroglyphics!

From David Long, the author behind Pirates Magnified, Romans Magnified, Castles Magnified and Ancient World Magnified, this book will inform and entertain even the youngest historian for hours on end.

Castles Magnified

by David Long

Published 15 October 2019
Grab your magnifying glass and charge into battle with this search-and-find history adventure packed with more than 200 things to spot in each eye-boggling illustration.

Meet history’s most heroic knights as you travel back in time to follow Sir Gallahad into the court of King Arthur, Joan of Arc into battle and Richard the Lionheart on his last crusade.

Use the magnifying glass to explore cutaway castles, epic medieval battlefields and impressive royal tournaments, then learn about chivalry, armour and jousting.

Written by the Blue Peter award–winning David Long, this book will delight and inform the most inquisitive young squires and ladies!

Continue your up-close, search-and-find history adventures with Romans Magnified, Ancient World, Pirates Magnified and Egypt Magnified.

Romans Magnified

by David Long

Published 7 June 2022
Zoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world!

Learn what life was like for the Romans – from the Senate and the Colosseum to the market, the public baths and beyond! Using the free magnifying glass, seek out incredible facts about ancient Rome in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot.

Children will love discovering a typical Roman market, meeting fearsome gladiators and seeing what a temple, school and villa were like, with authentic detail and cutaway scenes. The artwork bursts with hidden detail and bustles with action, and detailed factual text will tell you everything you need to know about the different areas of Roman life.

Sections Include:
  • The Emperor and Senate
  • The Roman Army and Navy
  • Marriage and the Roman Family
  • Romans at Home
  • Chariot Races and Gladiators
... and many more!

From David Long, the author behind Pirates Magnified, Egypt Magnified, Castles Magnified and Ancient World Magnified, this book will inform and entertain even the youngest historian for hours on end.