Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Also discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today! From Mesopotamia, China and Rome to Egypt, Australia and the Aztec world, this definitive guide to our ancient world takes kids on a tour across our historical planet and explains the first settlements; how ancient civilizations rose and fell; archaeologists at work; technological innovations; writing systems and so much more. Bursting with vibrant imagery and original artwork, budding history buffs can use the awesome maps and timeline to navigate their way through our fascinating past. Inside Amazing Ancient World Atlas: - Comprehensive historical coverage for kids traces the spread and rise of human civilizations and epic empires across the word, continent by continent - Lost cultures, civilizations and societies explained with historical and geographical context to support comprehension and learning - Handy maps, original artwork and wow-factor photographs to keep young readers entertained - Weird and wonderful historical facts for kids to impress their friends with - Covers cultures, civilizations and societies across Western Asia; Central, Southern and Eastern Asia; Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Oceania Amazing Ancient World Atlas is the third in Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Atlas series (including the Amazing World Atlas and the Amazing Night Sky Atlas), written by Nancy Dickmann with expert insights from Dr John Haywood, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain. Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a gift, curious minds will cherish this treasury of ancient history.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 50 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids