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The Genius of: The Benin Kingdom: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Genius of: The Benin Kingdom: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sonya Newland
SeriesThe Genius of
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 194
ISBN/Barcode 9781445161266
ClassificationsDewey:966.9301
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd
Publication Date 13 August 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Which genius ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom? What did the people of the Benin Kingdom develop that we use to this day? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover the brilliant developments in town planning, language, art and medicine that have influenced the way we live today. The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.

Author Biography

Sonya Newland is an experienced author of children's books. She specialises in geography.