What Did The ... Do for Me? Pack Pack

Which glass building in Paris resembles an Egyptian pyramid? What Aztec medicine do we still use today? Which ancient culture invented underfloor heating? Six stimulating guides compare then to now, showing how the historic world has shaped the present day. Helping to educate children about different cultures of the past while building up their comparative skills, these highly original books offer a fresh approach to history. Full of detailed facts on how things were done in long-ago societies, which are placed into direct comparison with life in the Western world today, they include quality photos and illustrations, key dates, a glossary and index.