British Museum
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Neil MacGregor's radio series 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' has been a unique event that has set a benchmark for public service broadcasting in the UK and across the world. This book will be the tie-in to that event, reproducing the scripts describing the objects that made us who we are.
2) Ancient Rome
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Language
English
Description
"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
3) Insect
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Series
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical attributes of insects, kinds of insects, and how insects live.
Explores the anatomy, behavior, and ecological role of the world's most populous class of animals.
"Explore the buzzing world of insects, the most successful and numerous creatures in the animal kingdom which are vital to life on our planet. Witness stag beetles battle, locusts leap, caterpillars crunch, and the amazing range of camouflage tricks, disguises, and...
4) Money
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins. Full-color photos by the British Museum. An attractive 'Eyewitness Book' with striking photos and a logically organized text describing what money is, the first coins, paper money, how money...
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The Arctic, often imagined as one of the most inhospitable places on earth, has been inhabited for nearly 30,000 years. The various communities that call the region home have found ingenious ways to harness and celebrate their environment, and to coexist with its wildlife. Today, man-made climate change is transforming the region at an unprecedented rate, bringing with it a new set of challenges. Arctic : culture and climate explores the history...
