Hands On History Projects Inventions

This fascinating book goes back in time to see how people through the ages used technology to their advantage. It explores the first writing and counting systems, the various methods of transport that they used and the development of different types of weaponry, from swords and shields to a cut-throat cutlass. Editorial Reviews About the Author The consulting editor, Rachel Halstead, received a BA (Hons) in History from University College London and a secondary education PGCE in History (with English as a second language) from Durham University. Since then, Rachel has been a teacher and she is now head of the History department and deputy in the Humanities faculty. She teaches from year 7 up to A-level at year 13, so her teaching covers a wide range, from the early Romans up to the early 1990s. Struan Reid is an archeologist and historian who has written a number of educational and reference books for children. His previously published works include Hands-On History Projects: Clothes (Southwater).