Explore!: The Indus Valley (Explore!) - Children's Book

Explore!: The Indus Valley

Author: Izzi Howell Claudia Martin
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Category: Children's, Ancient
Age Group: 5 to 9
Book Format: Hardcover

Around 4,000 years ago, the Indus Valley was home to a great civilisation. Find out about the mysterious rulers of the Indus Valley, their splendid cities and their flushing toilets.How were the cities of the Indus Valley built? What were homes like? What food did people eat? What gods were worshipped? This book helps children discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in their local library where they can find out more about the Indus Valley. Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.

1: Who lived in the Indus Valley?

2: Great cities

3: At home

4: Farming and Food

5: Rulers of the valley

6: Arts and crafts

7: A day in the life

8: Make your own figurine

9: Writing on seals

10: Entertainment

11: Religion

12: Abandoned cities

13: Facts and Figures

14: Timeline

15: Glossary

Claudia Martin has worked in book publishing for 17 years. She is the author of several books and websites for children and young people. Her favourite subjects are history, current affairs and technology.