Bøker av Claire Saunders

Live Like an Ancient Egyptian is a fascinating journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in ancient Egypt.

Discover the wonders of an incredible continent with this informed and informative activity book, inspired by history, culture and the natural world from across the length and breadth of Africa.

Live Like a Viking is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in the Viking age. The Vikings have a fearsome reputation as warriors. In reality, they were much more than that. From farmers and craftsmen to musicians and explorers, Viking society and culture has left a lasting impression on our modern world.At the peak of their power, the Viking population soared to two million! Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era. Learn about out how these master seafarers invaded countries across Europe using iconic wooden longships, about family life, their beliefs, the place of women in society, how they dressed and what they ate, as well as their language, customs and rituals.The book also includes step-by-step craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Dotted throughout are fictional accounts by a young girl that bring the Viking era to life and enable readers to understand what it was like to live like a Viking.

LiveLike a Roman isa fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it wasreally like to live in Ancient Rome and the sprawling Roman Empire. Get ready to discover what it waslike to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsomegladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. Withits highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pamperedaffair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. Find out howthis powerful civilisation invaded and conquered a massive area, including morethan 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use todayare explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine. An in-depth map shows the spread ofthe Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the mainprovinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods thatwere sent to Rome from all over the Empire. Dotted through the book are craftactivities and recipes to have a go at. Find out first-hand what it's like toplay a Roman game for children, use an abacus to help with your schoolwork ortaste the unusual flavours of Roman snacks. A fictional enslaved child pops upthroughout the book describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions heexperiences as he goes about his daily life. In the LiveLike a... series designed to tie-in with curriculum topicsTimeline ofthe main eras including Early Rome, The Republic and Imperial RomeFictionalanecdotes in the voice of an enslaved Roman boy to draw in readers and helpthem imagine and compare what life was like then and nowFun crafts andrecipes, bringing the subject to life and learning through practical tasks, such as making an abacus or cooking up some authentic Roman foodTargetededucational questions and talking points for children to apply what they havelearned to their own lives. Perfect to read at home, or a resource for teachersto use in the classroomHighlydetailed and immersive colour illustrations with plenty of clear labels andannotationsIllustrated glossaryof terms used in the book to help children understand the unfamiliar new words For ages 7 to11

Meet the people who live, work and play across the USA with this fun-filled activity book, packed with word puzzles, creative prompts, and games that take you to every corner of this amazing country.

What does your star sign mean? What are your birth crystals, flowers and lucky talismans? How can you celebrate yours and friends birthday in harmony with your astrological calendar? Find out all this and more in this birthday-tastic book celebrating the most exciting day of the year and the special meanings behind it.