The first in Thames and Hudson's series of information books that educate as they entertain, "mazing Facts about Ancient Egypt" that Howard Carter's pet canary was swallowed by a cobra on the day Tutankhamun's tomb was opened; that the Egyptians were the first people to hatch eggs artificially; that ritual false beards were worn by queens as well as kings. These are just some of the hundreds of…
Freedom!Eliza and her baby, running across the ice. Selena and Cornelia Jackson, masquerading as boys. Henry Box Brown, shipping himself north in a wooden crate. Jane Johnson, risking everything to testify against her former owner in court. Ellen Craft, posing as her husband's owner.
Begin Again takes readers on a journey through the history of humanity, beginning with early humans and following the development of people and societies to the present day. Along the way, Oliver Jeffers explores the ideas, discoveries, conflicts, and choices that have shaped our world. The book then looks toward the future and invites readers to think about how humanity can change its story, c…
Meanwhile Back on Earth… follows a father and his two children on an imaginative journey through space and time. As they travel farther away from Earth, they look back at our planet and explore its history, including the conflicts and struggles that have shaped human life. Through a cosmic perspective, Oliver Jeffers invites children to think about our shared home, the things that connect us,…
Ancient civilisations, spanning various regions and epochs, hold the key to understanding humanity's historical journey. These societies, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Indus Valley, Maya, etc., left an indelible mark on culture, politics, technology and art. They pioneered innovations like writing systems, monumental architecture, and advanced agricultural techniques, forming the be…