An entertaining and eye-opening journey through the history of humans. How People Lived provides a colourful snapshot of life over different eras around the world, from prehistory to the present and beyond. Amazing drawings and illustrations provide a wealth of facts and information on clothes and customs, working life and much more - bringing the scenes vividly to life. Beautiful and action-packed scenes will capture the imagination of young readers who will enjoy getting an in-depth look at people and life through the ages while timelines, maps and charts provide back-up information and context to each era.

An in-depth look at how people lived in the past, from the Cro-Magnon era to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

How People Lived takes readers on a journey not only from prehistory to the present (and beyond), but also moves the scene around the globe. The itinerary follows the early migration route of humans, takes in the wonders of the Mayans, Ancient Egypt, and Rome, visits a thronging festival in 12th-century China, witnesses the colonists settling in America, and joins a crowded street market in Delhi. There are but a few highlights of the tour, which comes right up to the technology-driven 24-hour lifestyles of inhabitants of a sophisticated modern city. Stunning, full-spread, densely packed artworks are filled with accurate observations, historic details, and witty cameos for the sharp-eyed viewer to spot. While fascinated readers pore over the pictures, several levels of text provide information about the period in history illustrated-the people, their lifestyles, and their social and technological developments. Follow-on spreads reveal artifacts, fossils, and evidence, highlighting building techniques, inventions, and landmark lifestyle changes as they arise and provide comparisons with contemporary civilizations around the world.

Now in PDF, How often do any of us really stop to look around at the extraordinary, fragile and beautiful world and the diverse range of cultures that live in it? This amazing book is the perfect way to do just that. Children will come face to face and learn about the people of the world in this unique visual snapshot, from Easter reindeer races in Lapland to traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and the hustle and bustle of modern life in Paris. Ideal for Global Citizenship studies at Key Stages 2 and 3.

Describes everyday life among the ancient Greeks, covering family life, marriage, leisure, education, clothing, food and drink, warfare, religion, and funerals.

Describes everyday life among the ancient Greeks, covering family life, marriage, leisure, education, clothing, food and drink, warfare, religion, and funerals.

Describes everyday life among the Vikings, covering family life, government, marriage, education, occupations, clothing, leisure, food and drink, religion, and funerals.