Primary/Junior (Gr. 2-4) (3z...(B4 books in (Hands-on history) series: Aztecs... Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Vikings. Each is about 40 pages... of information and things to do... a comprehensive introduction to a... period in history... students will find fascinating... books examine what the people wore, what they ate, how they lived... how families and groups were organized... how they celebrated... beliefs and holidays... books contain projects... provide interesting "did you know" boxes... text is clearly written and supported by colourful illustrations. Each book contains a well-organized table of contents, a glossary, a brief index and notes for teachers and parents... books provide a good overview in a few short pages... series could benefit from a more extensive list of resources and discussion questions... step-by-step instructions for making a Viking helmet, creating a sweet apple Viking drink and dyeing fabric the Viking way." - Resource Links, Jun/08.

Includes index.