Beginners History 10 Books Collection Box Set Stone Age Iron Age HARDCOVER

Usborne Beginners History: 10 Books Collection Box Set brings together ten simple information books that introduce key periods and topics from the past. Designed for beginner readers, each title uses clear, accessible language to explore how people lived, what they believed, and what everyday life may have looked like across different civilisations and settings.

From early communities in the Stone Age and Iron Age to the worlds of the Egyptians, Ancient Greeks and Romans, the collection also looks at the Celts, the Maya and the Vikings. Alongside these civilisations, readers can discover life in castles and learn how the past is uncovered through digging and discovery.

Included titles

• Stone Age
• Iron Age
• Egyptians
• Ancient Greeks
• Celts
• Romans
• The Maya
• Vikings
• Castles
• Digging Up the Past

Key details

• 10-book beginners’ history collection
• Hardcover box set
• Simple information books for beginner readers
• Covers historical peoples, civilisations and everyday life

Synopses

Stone Age

This simple information book follows the history of Stone Age people and how they lived.

Iron Age

This simple information book charts the history of Iron Age people and how they lived, including their farming methods, the gods they prayed to and the hill forts where they lived.

Egyptians

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made?

Ancient Greeks

Find out about Ancient Greece, what people wore, ate and did for fun, and learn about some of the most famous philosophers and mathematicians of the age in this compelling book for beginner readers.

Celts

Who were the Celts exactly? Discover where they lived and how Celtic warriors made themselves look scary in battle.

Romans

Who were the ancient Romans? Explore where they went to eat, shop and wash, and what they did for fun.

The Maya

Who were the Maya? Find out where they lived and why they built tall stone temples.

Vikings

Find out what it was like to be a Viking and learn about Viking homes, feasts, boats, gods and more.

Castles

Who lived in a castle, and what was it like? This informative book explores these questions and introduces the world of castles.

Digging Up the Past

How do ancient things get buried? Who digs them up, and what do they find? This colourful information book answers these questions and more for beginner readers.