Learn how people built their homes through the ages and find out how the geography and climate affected the building materials used. Practical projects include an Arctic igloo, a medieval castle, and a Japanese paper screen. Each is accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions. A colourful and imaginative series of model-making, costume and recipe projects that can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book aims to provide an easy and fun way for children to learn about history and bring different aspects of the past to life.