Presents a journey through more than 10,000 years of human history to discover how people invented better and better methods of travel and transport; where and why they travelled; how they fought for land; and how they devised more and more deadly forms of weapons to assist in their invasions and conquests. This is an exciting and authoritative reference aid, prepared by expert authors and consultants, to supplement school studies. It includes over 350 colour maps, artworks, time-lines and photographs presented in a visually exciting and lively format which will make all children to want to read, learn, and undertake the activities and projects. The book is perfect for school libraries, project work and for home study as an adjunct to set textbooks.