The Humans

 

A brilliant children's non-fiction title which explores ancient civilisations from across the globe. 

The Humans is packed full of fascinating facts about the ancient past, including former uses for now-common objects, the origins of things like drains and toilets, and even untranslatable languages (and I learnt about all three of these on just one double page spread!)

There are things to entertain children of a range of ages - my six year old likes finding the different locations on her globe and learning about objects like buttons and umbrellas, but older children will enjoy delving into this book in greater detail. From female pirates to ancient mummies, there's something in here to capture the interest and imagination of every child. 

With the now ever-present risk of homeschooling, I think a book like this is a great one to have on your bookshelves, to bring history to life without resorting to scrolling through the internet for age appropriate and useful websites. 

The artwork is colourful and striking, giving The Humans a very modern feel, which makes it engaging and exciting (this is definitely not a dusty old reference book!)

Thank you Little Tiger for sending us a copy to review. 

The Humans is written by Jonny Marx and illustrated by Charlie Davis