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Adéntrate en la fascinante época de los césares y los gladiadores, uno de los tiempos más apasionantes de la historia. Pero ¡cuidado! Los peligros acechan en la Antigua Roma. Guerreros sanguinarios, traiciones políticas, volcanes en erupción... El viaje no va a ser un relajante paseo por las termas. Pero no temas, El Fisgón Histórico viene a rescatarte. ¿Cómo? Con este magnífico libro, donde aprenderás todo lo que necesitas saber para sobrevivir a la Antigua Roma y volver a casa. Colección de libros de divulgación histórica para los más peques.

Warning: Egyptian curses and demons inside. Listen at your own risk. Still here? Then come, mortal—if you dare—on a journey to the Land of the Dead. You’ll be in good hands with Anubis, god of the dead and mysteries of embalming. Join him to encounter fearsome gods and gruesome monsters. Watch as he and the gods battle the giant demon snake that wants to devour the world. Delve into ancient Egyptian beliefs, rituals, and myths, and learn the craft of mummification. Anubis is itching to reveal his secrets. Don’t let his fangs and hungry eyes frighten you. He’s harmless.

Eine fesselnde Einführung in die griechische Geschichte, von der mykenischen Zivilisation und dem Trojanischen Krieg über das Goldene Zeitalter des Perikles bis hin zur Hellenistischen Ära und der Eroberung durch die Römer

Do you know whose culture outlasted the mighty Romans? The Celts! Their culture still sparks wonder today. But who were these incredible people, and how did their legacy shape the world we know? Journey Back to the Iron Age! Imagine a time over three thousand years ago in Western Europe, where the Celts lived vibrant lives long before the Romans and Anglo-Saxons stepped onto the scene. Discover a world where history is not just about dates but about astonishing tales of resilience and creativity.

It's a battle of the famous strongman versus the great protector. The Roman god Hercules is known for his tremendous strength and determination. Norse god Thor is fearless and commands lighting, thunder, and storms. If these two heroes were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

Dieses Buch lüftet die Geheimnisse um das Reich der Maya, die plötzlich wie vom Erdboden verschluckt waren und aus unserer Geschichte zu verschwinden schienen - zumindest scheint es fast so, als hätten sie sich in Luft aufgelöst.

The Nazca Lines in Peru have mystified people around the world for centuries. The famous figures, sometimes called geoglyphs, include a hummingbird, a spider, a fish, a monkey, a dog, a cat, human-like figures, geometric designs, and more. These amazing images were believed to have been created between 500 B.C.E. and 500 C.E., and no one is quite sure how or why they were created. Some historians believe that they are ancient irrigation systems, but other researchers believe in a more paranormal origin story.

It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shape shift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top? Compare and contrast Zeus’s and Ra’s strengths and weaknesses in this Mythology Matchup.

It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shapeshift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eyeliner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.

We celebrate the Ancient Romans for contributions they made to modern engineering and architecture, but their impact is felt in even the smallest details of everyday life. Discover how inventions like socks, fast food restaurants, and movie theaters got their start in Ancient Rome and evolved into things we enjoy today.

From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.

Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today.

¿Sabía que los egipcios no fueron los únicos en construir pirámides? Hace unos 2.000 años, los mayas construyeron pirámides para albergar a sus dioses y enterrar a sus reyes. Éste es sólo uno de los increíbles secretos descubiertos por los arqueólogos en zonas de Centroamérica. Los modernos científicos como Indiana Jones nos han contado muchas cosas sobre estas tribus; ¿está preparado para saber más?

¡La colección de no ficción preferida por las familias! Únete a nuestros intrépidos exploradores Otto y Cassandra y Missy, el ave más astuta del universo, y embárcate en una nueva aventura.

Книга Александра Игоревича Монвиж-Монтвида Как люди открывали Землю? расскажет о том, каким представляли мир люди в древности и как военачальники, путешественники и торговцы, странствуя по свету, находили новые, неизведанные раньше земли. Из этой книги вы узнаете, что такое ойкумена, кем был изобретён компас, кто совершил первое кругосветное путешествие, почему Америка названа в честь Америго Веспуччи, где путешествовал Николай Пржевальский, кто первым достиг Южного полюса, и остались ли сегодня белые пятна на карте мира. Для младшего школьного возраста.

It’s a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus’s personal thief. If these two gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

In diesem Buch begibst du dich auf eine Reise ins alte Ägypten, als Könige noch als Götter galten, Pharaonen gewaltige Pyramiden bauten, große Schlachten geschlagen wurden und die Welt, wie wir sie heute kennen, entstand. Spannende Bilder und Karten helfen dir, dich in diese Zeit hineinzuversetzen und im Handumdrehen ein Experte zu werden! Reise durch die Zeit und lass die Geschichte mit lustigen, interessanten und aktuellen Fakten zu allen wichtigen Ereignissen einer der faszinierendsten Epochen lebendig werden!

Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the science behind King Tut's mummy. Discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death.