Crafts from the past

The wonders left behind by the ancient Egyptians are some of the most astounding artifacts in the world. People travel thousands of miles for a glimpse of Egypts Great Sphinx and the pyramids and they flock to nearby museums to see mummies and burial masks. Readers are transported back to the distant past without leaving their seats as they learn about many fascinating features of ancient Egyptian culture. Each chapter includes a simple craft relating to the discussion. Reed boats, scarab necklaces, and miniature pyramids are just some of the projects that can be completed with a few simple materials. These fun step-by-step activities will provide readers with a tangible link to some of the most essential concepts of Egyptian history.

Presents an introduction to the Aztecs, their history, and culture, and includes related craft activities.

Readers will be asking themselves if they could have survived as an ancient Roman after reading all about ancient Roman culture. Life in the military, clothing, food, sports, government, and education are just some of the themes covered. Each chapter features an engaging step-by-step craft associated with the fascinating subject matter. Among other activities, readers can strike a pose in their homemade Roman soldiers helmet or conquer a miniature city with a handcrafted catapult. Photographs of ancient artifacts and illustrations of key concepts help make ancient Roman history accessible to developing readers.

Ancient Greece has had an impact on much of our culture, especially the concepts of democracy and theater, the tradition of Olympic sports, and the famous myths that are still a focus of todays movies, books, and TV shows. These fascinating aspects of the Greek civilization are examined as well as the features of ordinary life in ancient Greece, such as housing, clothing, and school. Several key concepts are supported by step-by-step craft projects that further draw readers into this amazing ancient world. Readers can choose to make a Medusa wig, decorate pottery in the style of Greek art, or construct an Olympic victors olive leaf crown.

In this book, readers learn about some of the most important concepts surrounding Indian culture. They'll read about the caste system, the Sanskrit language, the significance of Indian dress, and more. They'll have the opportunity to reflect on essential ideas while completing engaging craft activities featured throughout the book.

Describes the artifacts of the Vikings and shows children how to make copies of them from everyday materials.

Describes various aspects of Aztec civilization and provides instructions for recreating some of their arts and crafts, including woven textiles, mosaic masks, jewelry, featherwork, and wheeled toys.