Description
| Product ID: | 9781913520946 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | Lessons from Our Ancestors: Winner of the Discover British Book Award 2024 |
| Subtitle: | Equality, Inclusivity and Sustainability in the Ancient World |
| Authors: | Author: Raksha Dave, Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong |
| Page Count: | 64 |
| Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Personal & social issues: racism & multiculturalism (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Equality, Inclusivity and Sustainability across the Ancient World Rediscover the Ancient World as you''ve never seen it before and meet...· The women and children who painted the world''s oldest-known cave art· The black pharaohs, forgotten from Ancient Egypt''s history· The Indus civilisation who built a sustainable city· The female warriors who led battles in Ancient China· The peaceful Viking traders· The African engineers behind the greatest city in the medieval worldJoin archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave on an unforgettable journey back through time as she casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Told through 50 objects, this groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past to inspire you to build a better future.· Rediscover the past with this book that uncovers forgotten histories and underrepresented stories· Fully illustrated throughout· Includes suggestions for further reading and a glossary at the back of the book· Written by Raksha Dave, one of the UK''s top female archaeologists and well known TV broadcaster from Channel 4''s Time Team Words of praise for this book:"A healthy corrective to the notion that "History is what White Men did", and worthy of a place on every child''s bookshelf" - Sir Tony Robinson"A brilliant way to engage children in their shared history" - Lara Maiklem, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, Mudlarking"Fresh and exciting, this book blows the idea that history is something boring and frusty out the water and will be lapped up by history fan" - The Bookseller |
| Imprint Name: | Magic Cat Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Magic Cat Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-05-11 |
