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The History Detective Investigates: Weapons & Armour Through Ages Philip Parker

The History Detective Investigates: Weapons & Armour Through Ages par Philip Parker

The History Detective Investigates: Weapons & Armour Through Ages Philip Parker


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Résumé

Become a history detective and find out more about the how weapons and armour have changed throughout history.

The History Detective Investigates: Weapons & Armour Through Ages Résumé

The History Detective Investigates: Weapons & Armour Through Ages Philip Parker

Why did medieval knights wear such heavy armour? How did weapons change after the invention of gunpowder? Which invention killed millions of soldiers in the First World War?

This book helps children at Key Stage 2 to discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in local libraries where they can find out more about weapons and armour. The detective shows children how to research weapons and armour in their own area, find out how weapons have changed over time and describe a re-enacted battle.

Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past.

À propos de Philip Parker

Philip Parker is a professional historian specialising in the ancient world.

Sommaire

  • 1: What weapons did ancient peoples fight with?
  • 2: What weapons did an ancient Roman soldier use?
  • 3: Why were people so afraid of the Vikings?
  • 4: Why did medieval knights wear such heavy armour?
  • 5: Why were Mongol bows and arrows so deadly?
  • 6: How did weapons change after the invention of gunpowder?
  • 7: Why was the Japanese samurai sword so special?
  • 8: What were the winning weapons in the Battle of Waterloo?
  • 9: Why were rifles so important in the US Civil War?
  • 10: Which invention killed millions of soldiers in the First World War?
  • 11: What kinds of weapons were used on D-Day?
  • 12: What weapons do modern Special Forces use?
  • 13: Your project
  • 14: Glossary
  • 15: Answers
  • 16: Further Information
  • 17: Index

Informations supplémentaires

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The History Detective Investigates: Weapons & Armour Through Ages Philip Parker
Occasion - Très bon état
Broché
Hachette Children's Group
20150813
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