This large scale book explores Ancient civilisations continent by continent, and presents their greatest achievements. The beautifully illustrated pages introduce us to a broad range of civilisations from around the world. There is an introduction, a list of contents, and a section on the evolution of the human race and its movement around the world. The pages are attractive and well designed. Bright illustrations complement the text. Information is presented in a variety of accessible formats including short paragraphs with headings and Did You Know sections. Each civilisation has a ‘Where in the World’ picture to show the reader where they would have lived. The information is wide-ranging and includes culture, artefacts, language, transport, agriculture, trade, buildings, medicines and clothing. Some of the civilisations, such as the Egyptians, the Aztecs and Vikings, are familiar, but others are lesser known like the Olmecs, the Micronesians and Melanesians and the Akkadians. The timeline, at the back of the book gives a sense of perspective. An excellent introduction to what humankind has accomplished over millennia.
Brenda Marshall
Published in 2024
Little Tiger ISBN 9781838916497 £14.99
