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Secrets of History Revealed
Incredible Stories of How We Rediscovered Our Past
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Enjoy the wonder of rediscovery with this beautiful investigation of ancient objects and places for children aged 9+. Through adventure and luck, we have unearthed many objects and places that reveal the story of our past, and this treasury for children is filled with some of...
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Enjoy the wonder of rediscovery with this beautiful investigation of ancient objects and places for children aged 9+.
Through adventure and luck, we have unearthed many objects and places that reveal the story of our past, and this treasury for children is filled with some of the most fascinating.
On an autumn day in 1940, four boys explored a tunnel that their dog had gone into. They had no idea that they had entered the Lascaux Caves, a network of chambers covered in cave art from 17,000 years ago. This is just one of countless tales of rediscovery that have given us glimpses of ancient history.
In this stunning book, 32 of the most surprising and beautiful artefacts from around the world are displayed photographically, and brought to life with colourful illustrations. Whether it's an Ancient Egyptian throne or an archer from China's Terracotta Army, author Matt Ralphs brings the excitement and intrigue of how each item was recovered and what it can tell us about the lives of the people who made it.
For any child who loves the story of history, The Secrets of History Revealed is the gift they didn't know they wanted.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241757710
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 232.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Matt Ralphs is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction books for children. Credits include Norse Myths, Secrets of History Revealed, Season of the Witch, Beasts from the Deep and more. He is based in the UK
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