How People Lived
Pipe, Jim, 1966-
How People Lived written by Jim Pipe ; illustrations by Zack McLaughlin. - London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011. - 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cm
"Snapshots of life from prehistory to the present"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction the Story Begins -- Cave Dwellers -- Life at Pinnacle Point -- Early Farmers -- The First Towns -- Egyptians Temple -- Life by the Nile -- Roman Town --Built to Last -- Temple of Death -- The Mighty Maya -- Viking Port -- A Place to Trade -- Spring Festival -- Medieval China -- Medieval Village -- Peasant Life -- City of Gold -- A Port in the Desert -- Sultan's Palace -- A City within a City -- Tale of Two Cities -- The Age of Elegance -- Party by the Sea -- A Coastal Village -- Dirty Old Town -- A World Transformed -- 1950s Suburbia -- The American Dream -- Indian Bazaar -- The Melting Pot -- Modern City -- Life in the Fast Lane -- Riddles -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Index/Credits -- Answers to Riddles.
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.
9781405367905
2011283519
Civilization--History--Juvenile literature.
Manners and customs--History--Juvenile literature.
History.
Juvenile works.
CB 69.2 / .P66 2011
How People Lived written by Jim Pipe ; illustrations by Zack McLaughlin. - London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011. - 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cm
"Snapshots of life from prehistory to the present"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction the Story Begins -- Cave Dwellers -- Life at Pinnacle Point -- Early Farmers -- The First Towns -- Egyptians Temple -- Life by the Nile -- Roman Town --Built to Last -- Temple of Death -- The Mighty Maya -- Viking Port -- A Place to Trade -- Spring Festival -- Medieval China -- Medieval Village -- Peasant Life -- City of Gold -- A Port in the Desert -- Sultan's Palace -- A City within a City -- Tale of Two Cities -- The Age of Elegance -- Party by the Sea -- A Coastal Village -- Dirty Old Town -- A World Transformed -- 1950s Suburbia -- The American Dream -- Indian Bazaar -- The Melting Pot -- Modern City -- Life in the Fast Lane -- Riddles -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Index/Credits -- Answers to Riddles.
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.
9781405367905
2011283519
Civilization--History--Juvenile literature.
Manners and customs--History--Juvenile literature.
History.
Juvenile works.
CB 69.2 / .P66 2011
