This fact-filled encyclopedia takes a thematic rather than a chronological approach to the past. By enabling complete topics to be reviewed and assessed at a single stroke, this fascinating but all too often dry and opaque subject is brought to life and made easily accessible for today's young reader. Divided into four sections, the authors cover Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Weapons and Warfare, Exploration and Discovery, and Prehistoric Peoples. The result is a broad overview of life in times of peace and war, from the ancient worlds of the Sumerians and Egyptians right up to the present day. Each spread gives a broad overview of a particular topic, whilst reference panels at the bottom pick out interesting detail and include specially commissioned maps, artefacts and icons. An invaluable reference source for all the family, this is a book that will be returned to again and again.
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Philip Wilkinson has written around 50 non-fiction books for children, mostly on historical and cultural subjects. His titles include the award-winning Amazing Buildings, histories of ancient and medieval civilizations, retellings of myths and legends, and several volumes in Dorling Kindersley's bestselling Eyewitness series. He is also the author of the boo
More about Philip WilkinsonChris Benson is Publications Coordinator at the Bread Loaf School of English and Research Associate at Strom Thurmond Institute at Clemson University. Scott Christian is Director of the Professional Education Center at the University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau. Dixie Goswami is Coordinator at the Bread Loaf Teacher Network, Bread Loaf School of English and
More about etc.Will Fowler is a consultant and writer specializing in defence, current affairs and military history. He has written many books on various aspects of history and regularly broadcasts on radio and television. He enjoys making his in-depth knowledge of military history accessible to young readers.
More about Will FowlerSimon Adams graduated from the London School of Economics before becoming a full-time children's author. He has written for many major children's publishers including Dorling Kindersley and Kingfisher. His work for Watts includes titles in the Citizen Guides, Flashpoints, World War One and World War Two series as well as, most recently, Countries in the News
More about Simon AdamsJohn Farndon is an author of exciting and accessible science books for children. His 'What Happens When?' was short-listed for the Rhone-Poulenc science prize in 1997. He has contributed to numerous science encyclopaedias. His book 'The Complete Book of the Brain' has been short-listed for 2001 Junior Aventis Prizes for Science Books.
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