Dk Eyewitness Collection 8 Book Set Ancient Rome Victorians Tudor Paperback

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Titles In This Set :1. Ancient Rome2. Victorians3. Tudor4. Ancient Greece5. Ancient Egypt6. Shakespeare7. World War I8. World War IIDescription :Ancient RomeFit a world of information into your pocket with this essential reference guide for young history buffs! Curious minds can explore impressive stats, cool pictures, and incredible facts about the ancient history of Rome. Did you know that over 50 000 people could fit into the Colosseum at one time? Or that Romans used public baths and used olive oil instead of soap? Kids can read up about all of this and all the information they ever needed to know about ancient Rome - gods, gladiators, baths, battles, and more!VictoriansBe upstanding for the Queen! Experience a golden age in British history with this leading reference title for children, which celebrates peace, progress, and prosperity during the reign of Queen Victoria. Eyewitness Victorians is an essential part of the best-selling Eyewitness series. This comprehensive visual guide for younger readers explores how the Industrial Revolution changed the world forever. Watch vast railway networks take shape, large-scale factories hard at work, and the nationwide move from farming communities to populated cities. Learn the differences between life upstairs and downstairs in the houses of Victorian England to decide whether you would have liked to grow up in this fascinating era.TudorA spectacular and engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history's most turbulent periods, the Tudor era. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. We all know the famous rhyme but do you know which Queen out-lived Henry VIII? Who ruled after his death? Or what life was like for Tudor children? Find out in Eyewitness Tudor and discover the deceit and treachery that blighted the Tudor period and lead to beheadings, burnings and War.Ancient GreeceStep back in time to ancient Greece with this historic title from the best-selling Eyewitness series of reference books for children. The comprehensive guide to Greece provides a detailed introduction to one of the world's founding nations, together with beautiful images, supporting graphics, and helpful maps designed to appeal to the younger reader. Experience Greece in all its glory as you bow down to gods and goddesses, meet the mythical minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, take a trip to a temple, and cross the finish line at the Olympic Games. This is the perfect school study aid, crammed full of information to engage, educate, and entertain. Eyewitness Ancient Greece has been updated to ensure the most interactive and colourful content, boosted by infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines.Ancient EgyptTravel back in time to ancient Egypt and see for yourself with this revealing and remarkable guide from DK's best-selling Eyewitness series.? You'll explore this unique country in unprecedented detail, from the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb. You'll navigate the Nile River to see how trade and transport flourished on this busy waterway. You'll meet gods and goddesses, as well as everyday Egyptians and mummies preparing for the afterlife. You'll experience a day in the life, discovering the clothing, housing, entertainment, work, and transport of these extraordinary people. Taste their magical medicines and try their tricky hieroglyphs.??ShakespeareTravel back to his birthplace in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon before accompanying the legendary storyteller through the theatres and playhouses of 16th-century London. Learn where Shakespeare found his inspiration, pay a visit to the famous Globe, and discover why his romances, comedies, and tragedies still captivate readers and audiences more than 500 years later. This one-stop shop for Shakespeare encourages younger readers to experience his life and times first hand with stunning illustrations, fascinating stories, and revealing content providing both education and entertainment. The updated edition has new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines to engage and enlighten. A giant fold-out wall chart will put the Bard up where he belongs on your bedro