The History Detective Investigates

The Indus Valley

Claudia Martin

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Wayland
01 March 2016

Children's & Educational; History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA)

Series: History Detective Investigates

How were the cities of the Indus Valley built? What were homes like? What food did people eat? What gods were worshiped?

This book helps children discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about the Indus Valley. The detective shows readers how to create your own project about daily life in Mohenjo-Daro, make Indus Valley-style figurine and interview the rulers of the Indus Valley.

Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+.

By: Claudia Martin
Imprint: Wayland
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 158g
ISBN: 9780750294270
ISBN 10: 0750294272
Series: History Detective Investigates
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 March 2016
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: When was the Indus Valley civilisation? 2: How do we know about the Indus civilisation? 3: Which Indus Valley city was the biggest? 4: How were cities built? 5: Who ruled the Indus Valley? 6: What did craftspeople make? 7: Where did Indus Valley traders go? 8: What gods were worshiped? 9: What were homes like? 10: What food did people eat? 11: What did people look like? 12: What happened to the Indus civilisation? 13: Your project 14: Glossary 15: Answers 16: Further Information 17: Index

Clare specializes in non-fiction books for children of pre- and primary school age. Her favourite subjects are animals, history, art and culture. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Aventis Junior Science Prize, and won a dozen Practical Pre-School Gold Awards. When she's not writing, Clare likes spending time with her family, taking long walks, going to the theatre and watching contemporary dance - her favourite dancer is Akram Khan.