Title in This Set:
1. DKfindout! Ancient Rome
2. Dkfindout! Stone Age
3. DKfindout! Ancient Egypt
4. Dkfindout! World War I
5. Dkfindout! World War II
6. DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs
7. Dkfindout! Vikings
8. DKfindout! Pirates
Description:
DKfindout! Ancient Rome
How many miles did Roman soldiers walk in a day? Which pungent food did they eat to stay healthy? What is a strigil and what did the Romans use it for? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Ancient Rome, which features photographs of Roman artifacts and relics, as well as maps and illustrations depicting the structure of their society, from slaves to emperors. This book explores every facet of Ancient Rome's iconic culture, including its many gods and goddesses, its Roman numeral counting system, and its most well-known architectural features, like domes, columns, and arches. From temples to togas, DKfindout! Ancient Rome details this civilization's lasting impact in a unique and fun way.
Dkfindout! Stone Age
How did people survive during the Stone Age? What innovative tool did they refer to as a "thunderstone"? How big could woolly mammoths grow? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Stone Age, which features photographs of ancient artifacts and relics, as well as illustrations and maps depicting how early humans hunted, communicated, and migrated across continents. Readers will learn about the three main periods of the Stone Age--the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic--and the key developments of each era, from the creation of stone tools and weapons to the start of modern agriculture. DKfindout! Stone Age illuminates this important stage in our species' past, providing kids with plenty of interesting details to pore over.
DKfindout! Ancient Egypt
What will you learn about Ancient Egypt today?
Travel back in time to learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt, decode Egyptian hieroglyphs, and see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. See if you can survive the game of childhood, take a tour of an Egyptian home, and find out how a mummy was made.
Packed with fun facts, amazing pictures, and quizzes, this book really will have children coming back for more!
Dkfindout! World War I
From pre-war Europe to women in wartime, discover fascinating facts about all aspects of World War I. With the 100th Anniversary of the end of the war in 2018, DKfindout! World War I helps kids discover what caused the conflict and what were the most important battles. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn - and keep them coming back for more!
Dkfindout! World War II
When did World War II begin? How were people protected during an air raid? How did the Allies crack the enemy's secret code? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War II, which features photographs and illustrations of war machines, battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this widespread conflict. Readers will learn about the rise of Nazi Germany, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and life during the war. From the horrors of the Holocaust to the Allies' victory against the Germans on D-Day, DKfindout! World War II will provide kids with plenty of important details to pore over.
DKfindout! Maya, Incas, and Aztecs
Find out about the incredible ancient civilizations of the Americas, right up until the Spanish conquest. Discover the monumental pyramids and mountain cities of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec people. Explore the sites of Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, and Tenochtitlan, learn the pictures of the Mayan language, unearth the history of chocolate, and find out how naughty children were punished with chillis!
Dkfindout! Vikings
Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages. Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, and crafts, as well as gods from Norse mythology, such as Thor and Loki, in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts.
DKfindout! Pirates
Discover what pirates ate, what life was like on-board a pirate ship, and whether the really did bury treasure. Covering everything from Viking Pirates to Blackbeard, DKfindout! Pirates will satisfy any child who is eager to learn more about the history of pirates!
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