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A Question of History: Why did the ancient Greeks ride elephants into battle? And other questions about ancient Greece

A Question of History: Why did the ancient Greeks ride elephants into battle? And other questions about ancient Greece

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A lighthearted history series that tackles the questions that children really ask

Take a look at the wackier side of history!

Why did Minoans have strong ankles? How did an owl inspire a city? And why on Earth did the ancient Greeks exercise NAKED?

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Product ID:	9781526315342
Product Form:	Hardback
Country of Manufacture:	CN
Series:	A Question of History
Title:	A Question of History: Why did the ancient Greeks ride elephants into battle? And other questions about ancient Greece
Authors:	Author: Tim Cooke
Page Count:	32
Subjects:	Educational: History, Educational: History, Ancient Greece, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, Interest age: from c 9 years
Description:	Select Guide Rating A lighthearted history series that tackles the questions that children really ask Take a look at the wackier side of history! Why did Minoans have strong ankles? How did an owl inspire a city? And why on Earth did the ancient Greeks exercise NAKED? With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!. The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader. Titles in the series: What happened to mummies'' brains? And other questions about the Ancient Egyptians Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age Why did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the Maya Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans Why did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the Vikings
Imprint Name:	Wayland
Publisher Name:	Hachette Children's Group
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2021-09-30

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Weight	342 g
Dimensions	217 × 274 × 10 mm