Ancient Worlds Atlas · DK

From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived.

What was it like to live in the crowded city of Rome? Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? When did Samurai warriors first ride into battle? How did sailors first navigate the Pacific Ocean? Which Chinese emperor has a palace with 1,000 bedrooms? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this guide to past civilizations.

This fascinating children’s book contains:

• A visual guide to where our forebears lived, putting their lifestyles into context of where they lived and at what time.
• Hand-drawn illustrations that literally put the past on the map, showing where and why the world’s great cities grew and how archaeological evidence provides clues to the past.
• An engaging, fact-packed, and educational book for children - especially those interested in history, ethnography, archaeology, and classics.
• A timeline at the end of the book that traces the major events, battles, people, and inventions covered in the guide.

With stunning illustrations throughout, this large-format book makes an appealing gift for young historians that will take pride of place on any bookshelf.