Secrets of History Revealed

Unearth the wonders of world history and ancient civilizations with this captivating visual treasury of history's most incredible discoveries.

On a fall day in 1940, four boys chased their dog into a tunnel and accidentally stumbled upon the Lascaux Caves, revealing a network of chambers covered in vibrant Stone Age cave art from 17,000 years ago. This is just one of the many gripping tales of archaeology found within this immersive history encyclopedia for kids aged 9+.

Award-winning author Matt Ralphs brings the excitement of rediscovery to life, showing children exactly how these stunning artifacts were recovered and what they teach us about our ancestors.

Perfect for aspiring historians and archaeologists, inside you will find:

• Journey through time: Spanning from three-million-year-old human fossils to the 12th-century Lewis Chessmen, readers will uncover secrets from Mesopotamia, Roman and Aztec history.
• Explore iconic artifacts: Dive into the fascinating world of Egyptology with a close look at Tutankhamun's throne, and marvel at a towering archer from China's Terracotta Army.
• Striking visual learning: Filled with large, detailed photographs and colorful illustrations that perfectly capture the imagination of readers aged 9+.
• The ultimate present: Featuring a beautiful hardcover finish and a huge scope of knowledge, this makes one of the most treasured gifts for history lovers.

Secrets of History Revealed features in the following genres: History, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration, Dinosaurs, Educational: Sciences, general science

Secrets of History Revealed is available in Hardback

Secrets of History Revealed was written by Matt Ralphs and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of DK

Secrets of History Revealed has 144 pages