The History Book Box

In this wonderful collection of history books, children can step into the amazing worlds of bygone empires and learn about the lives, culture and inventions of ancient civilisations. Designed to be accessible and stimulating for the independent reader, this insightful collection of books is excellent back-up for home or school reference. From exploring the forgotten world of the Aztec and Mayas, to discovering the marvellous secrets of ancient Japan, the books journey through time and trace the rise and fall of some of the most important and diverse cultures in history.

Marvel at the earliest Japanese feats of engineering, and at the Inca's unique way of life. Learn about the influential politics of ancient Greece before journeying into Mesopotamia, the Land between Two Rivers. Step back in time to the age of the ancient Egyptians and the forgotten worlds of the ancient Aztecs, and learn about the bravery and nobility of the ancient Romans and their Celtic predecessors. Meet the emperors, conquerors and politicians who made their mark on history, and find out how ancient peoples lived, ate, worked and played.

Each book contains over 15 hands-on step-by-step projects to get children actively involved in history, learning how to make their own artefacts, clothing, recipes, games and models of ancient ships and buildings.

Beautifully designed with over 3000 fabulous colour photographs, illustrations, diagrams and maps, this boxed series is an ideal companion for any home- or school-based study.

This box set includes the following titles:

• Ancient Egypt
• The Roman Empire
• Ancient Greece
• Inca World
• Aztec & Maya Worlds
• The Celtic World
• Mesopotamia
• Ancient Japan

About the Authors

Fiona Macdonald is a highly experienced children's author, specializing in history. She has written or contributed to a number of books, including one on the art of keeping clean, which won the Times Educational Supplement's Senior Information Book award of the year.

Lorna Oakes, lectures regularly at the British Museum and Birkbeck College, London University, and has led many lecture tours to Egypt and Syria. Her work with the Education Service at the British Museum has included producing trails and a teacher's guide on the Assyrian Galleries, taking part in the programme of gallery talks and lectures, and teaching school groups and theological college students.

Philip Steele is a highly experienced children's book writer. He is the author of Philip Steele is a highly experienced children's book writer. He is the author of Find Out About Ancient Egypt, Find Out About the Incas and Find Out About the Vikings, and the co-author of Raiders of the North, Swords and Samurai, Sungods and Sacrifice, and Gods and Gladiators.

Richard Tames is the author of more than 100 books for children, including Ancient Olympics. He specializes in writing history books and biographies, and is a Blue Badge Tourist Guide.