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Learn about one of the most important civilisations in history with these six folding maps. All roads lead to Rome, the old saying goes, aptly expressing what an important civilisation was founded almost 3000 years ago.When the foundations of the ancient city of Rome were laid, no one had any idea that it would eventually develop into one of the most significant empires in human history; an empire which in its heyday covered large parts of Europe, Britain, regions around the Mediterranean, and lands by the Black Sea. The Roman Empire inspired the entire world, especially in regards to arts, architecture, language, politics, trade, and military. Let us playfully learn about Rome, one of the most interesting civilisations of the ancient times.

Greece, the cradle of Western Civilization, depicted in a novelty format like never before.Thousands of years ago, the first tribes arrived in the Balkan Peninsula, laying the foundations of Europe’s oldest civilization: Greece, which gave the world democracy, as well as endless knowledge of mathematics, architecture, military affairs, and philosophy. Modern scientists can all trace their lineage back to Greek mathematicians and philosophers, and modern Greece is littered with the remnants of beautiful temples and ancient buildings that shaped the taste and style of modern architects. Let’s travel far into the past and take a look at how the Ancient Greeks lived, worked, fought, and created art.

The famous ancient civilization along the Nile River depicted in a novelty format like never before. 2022 is the anniversary year 100 years of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter!Over 5‚000 years ago, a civilization developed along the Nile River whose sights and remnants are still enchanting people from all over the world. Huge wonderful pyramids, stone temples, decorated tombs, larger-than-life statues of rulers, tall columns, obelisks, and other memorials can be seen in Egypt wherever you look. Still, many sights are waiting to be freed from the African sands and it remains somewhat mysterious how Egyptian builders could create such towering, beautiful buildings, considering the limited technology of the day. Let’s take a walk together, see the most wonderful Egyptian sights, and learn what life in Ancient Egypt looked like for pharaohs, officials, soldiers, and ordinary people.

A fun new format including a time traveller's dial allows kids to explore some of the greatest inventions in history. This interactive book format invites children to go through different time periods, learning about the invention of the bicycle, the first telephone, the airplane and many more. The cover mechanism enables them to dial into and learn about a specific period in history through colorful and inviting illustrations and facts. This entertaining reference tool is a great resource and addition to a home library.