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The ancient worlds atlas

How did mighty civilisations rise, invent wonders and vanish, leaving clues behind?

informative · illustrated · fascinating · accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History Travel

What is The ancient worlds atlas about?

Take a journey through 5,000 years of human history, from the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas. Discover how people lived in ancient Egypt, Rome, China, Japan, the Americas and beyond. Maps and detailed illustrations reveal where great cities grew, how civilisations developed and what archaeology can teach us about the past. Along the way, explore pyramids, samurai, palaces, battles, inventions and ocean voyages, with a timeline bringing key events together.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2023

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