The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World

The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2008
Genre: Civilization, Ancient
ISBN: 9780753416648

THE KINGFISHER ATLAS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD features 17 beautiful, hand-illustrated maps and packed with fascinating information to feed children's interest in the ancient world. Clear, accessible text introduces the civilisation and its history before going on to describe interesting details about that culture's people and the objects and buildings they have left behind. Full-colour photographs add to each spread's appeal. In addition to the main spreads, a small number of feature spreads throughout the book focus more closely on a well-known civilisation, allowing readers to build on their interest and find out more about ever-popular topics such as the ancient Egyptians and imperial Rome.

The Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World

The Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2007-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

A pictorial examination of the cultures, religions, empires, cities, and people of medieval times from A.D. 500 to 1450.

The Kingfisher Atlas of World History

The Kingfisher Atlas of World History
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780753472941

This edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonization, industry, technology, war, and diplomatic relations.

Voyages

Voyages
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2006-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

"Travel through the land of the pharaohs with Egyptologist Dr. Kent Weeks"--P. [4] of cover.

The Best Book of Volcanoes

The Best Book of Volcanoes
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher: Topeka Bindery
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781417824151

For use in schools and libraries only. Introduces readers to one of the planet's mightiest physical forces, showing how volcanoes are formed, where they are found, and how they have changed the face of the Earth.

The Middle Ages

The Middle Ages
Author: Anita Baker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781780975382

Illuminates the medieval era, telling the story of the period and such key figures as Joan of Arc, Marco Polo, and Saladin.

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Author: Kingfisher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780753446997

History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From man's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. A brand new chapter details modern-day events, such as the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis, and space exploration and discoveries.With more than 2,000 full-colour illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for any home, school, or library.

Life in Ancient Rome

Life in Ancient Rome
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2005-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0753458632

History comes alive in the tales of bloody battles and the ingenious inventions that continue to influence our lives today. This eye-opening book will serve as an unbeatable guide to Ancient Rome -- from its legendary origins to the eventual decline of the empire.