Kingdom of the Dead

by Peter Ackroyd

Published 21 February 2005
Illustrated discussion of the early history of Egypt, its religion and pharaohs.

Ancient Greece

by Peter Ackroyd

Published 1 October 2005

Cities of Blood

by Peter Ackroyd

Published 1 October 2005

Escape from Earth

by Peter Ackroyd

Published 1 February 2005

Fire. Explosions. Meteorites. Chaos... Early life on Earth included all manner of freakish, alien creatures until the eventual arrival of big-brained Homo sapiens.
Peter Ackroyd brilliantly explains the beginnings of the Earth in this first title in his epic new 10-volume history of the world for children. Let the voyage begin.


The astonishing story of humankind's desire to break free from the Earth. Follow dramatic, political power struggles, German scientists switching allegiance and what happened to early rockets transporting fruit flies into space.
Peter Ackroyd brilliantly explains the era of space travel in this first title in his epic new 10-volume history of the world for children. Let the voyage begin.


Ancient Rome

by Peter Ackroyd

Published 1 February 2006

The Beginning

by Peter Ackroyd

Published 6 October 2003



From human sacrifice and war to royal palaces, explore the awesome history of Meso America. Take a trip through the Zapotecs' City of the Gods or learn about the Aztec practice of human sacrifice - Cities of Blood has everything you need to know about some of history's most fascinating and bloodiest civilizations.

Peter Ackroyd brilliantly brings to life the magic of Meso America - it's history, but not as you know it!


From Mummys to monuments, Pharaohs to Pyramids - enter the Kingdom of the Dead. The original empire, Egypt, was a land of wealth and wonder, assassinations and palace intrigue - uncover the secrets of this ancient land, if you dare...

Peter Ackroyd brilliantly brings to life the wonder of the Ancient Egyptians - it's history, but not as you know it!