Name: Ancient Worlds
SKU: 56159994
Price: 24.30 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: DK
ISBN: 9780744092899

Type

Physical Book

Author

Publisher

DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

35.3x26.7x1 cm

Weight

0.59 kg.

ISBN13

9780744092899

Synopsis "Ancient Worlds"

Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history's civilizations.Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great. Children aged 7-11 will discover how deep knowledge of the Sun, sea, and stars enabled ancient seafarers to navigate the Pacific Ocean; witness the highs and lows of a thrilling chariot race in the Roman Empire's greatest hippodrome, and marvel at the military might of the Mauryan Empire and its incredible war elephants. Dive straight into this book on ancient civilizations for kids, offering: - 12 impressive landscape pages capturing the daily life of different periods in time.- A fascinating world tour of history, covering civilizations from Ancient Egypt to the Maya.- A moment in time on each page, from battle action to a busy market, with annotations that break down each scene. From Sumer, the world's earliest civilization, to the heyday of the Maya, the tour crosses every continent, taking in developments in urban planning, art and architecture, religion, warfare, trade, and cultural exchange. Children and parents can enjoy exploring the similarities and differences of cultures around the world today, looking at each scene as a window into the lives of the most powerful and innovative peoples in times past. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like Ancient Worlds, then why not complete the collection? Take a peek at the earth beneath our feet with Life Underground, explore the different environments around us with Habitats of the World, and see how our ancestors lived with Life Through Time.

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DK es una editorial británica fundada en Londres en 1974 por Christopher Dorling y Peter Kindersley, reconocida mundialmente por sus libros ilustrados de alto impacto visual. Su estilo característico combina textos claros y concisos con un abundante uso de imágenes, fotografías y diagramas, lo que la convirtió en pionera dentro de la divulgación visual del conocimiento. Actualmente forma parte del grupo Penguin Random House y sus títulos se traducen a decenas de idiomas, llegando a millones de lectores en todo el mundo.

Entre sus obras más destacadas se encuentra El Libro de la Naturaleza, una enciclopedia visual que presenta miles de especies, rocas, fósiles y organismos con un enfoque riguroso y atractivo. Esta propuesta resume la esencia de DK: transformar la complejidad científica y cultural en experiencias accesibles para todo tipo de público. Su catálogo abarca ciencia, historia, viajes y cultura, siempre con la premisa de aprender a través de la imagen y la claridad.

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