Ancient civilisations pop-ups – serie

Flip through the pages of this wonderful pop-up book and bring to life many spectacular 3D scenes of this glorious and ancient civilisation in its time of greatest splendour. Step back in time and experience life along the banks of the Nile as it was centuries and centuries ago! Discover Egypt's rich past, the beliefs of its people and the gods they worshipped; sail down the river aboard a felucca and travel on the Pharaoh's chariot; admire the famous pyramids and investigate their secrets; unravel the mystery of the impressive mummies and unearth the incredible treasures of the pharaohs through the objects and the traces they left us.

The 8 fun pop-ups in this book take us back in time to discover the daily life of the ancient Romans: their cults, myths and legends, the power of their army, the monuments they built and their magnificent arts. Discover the wonders of ancient Rome: the villas of the wealthy patricians, the imposing Forum, the Circus Maximus and the chariot races, the famous Colosseum with the gladiator fights, the Senate and the theatre with the actors and their impressive masks.

Ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh is back in a spectacular 16 pages pop-up book. Retrace the life of the child pharaoh through 8 incredible three-dimensional scenarios and learn many interesting facts about Akhenaton’s son and the customs of his people. From his birth in the capital dedicated to the sun god, to his early coronation at only 9 years old, to the discovery of his royal tomb in 1922 with over 5,000 precious objects!

All you have to do is turn the pages of this fantastic pop-up book to bring to life 8 incredible 3D scenes of this glorious and ancient civilisation. Take a step back in time and discover what daily life was like in ancient Athens; attend a meeting of the citizens' assembly, visit the port of Piraeus, set sail in a trireme, meet Zeus, the father of all gods, and the demigod Heracles, accompany Odysseus on his travels and take part in the first Olympic Games! The 8 fantastic pop-ups will take you back in time to admire all the wonders of ancient Greece.

Travel through time and discover the grandeur and tragic history of Pompeii, buried in ash for millennia. 8 spectacular pop-ups to explore one of the most famous ancient cities in 3D: you can stroll through the streets and among the villas of the residential area; cross the Forum and buy delicacies in the large market; witness the frightening and spectacular eruption of the Vesuvius; accompany archaeologists during excavations and discover with them the treasures hidden in the solidified lava!

Flip through the pages of this wonderful pop-up book and bring to life many spectacular 3D scenarios to discover this ancient civilisation of sailors and warriors from Northern Europe. Step back in time and discover the daily life of the Vikings, their myths, their gods - such as Odin, the supreme god -, participate in their battles with top clan leaders such as Erik the Red, and witness their great feasts filled with all sorts of delicacies. The 8 fantastic pop-ups will take you back in time to learn all the secrets of the Viking world.

Take a pleasant journey into the past with the Ancient Civilisations pop-up series and 8 magnificent 3D scenarios recreating the culture, customs and religious rites of the Indo-European peoples. Discover these fascinating people, immerse yourself completely in their territory and clan traditions, and take part in their religious rituals thanks to spectacular 3D reconstructions and colourful, engaging illustrations.