Synopses & Reviews
In this gripping Greek adventure, young explorers find out if they have what it takes to survive in ancient Greece! Budding history buffs sail the seas, outsmart a Spartan, go for gold, and decide how the plot unfolds.
As they make their way through this thrilling adventure, they must use their historic knowledge and powers of deduction to complete the mission, or the Minotaur will make mincemeat out them!
Graphic illustrations and puzzles bring the past to life and the book also includes a glossary and list of further reference material.
Readers must use their problem-solving skills and historical knowledge to navigate through four thrilling adventures. History Quest follows the popular Maths Quest series.
Questions are carefully chosen to address all aspects of life in the past. Finding the answers enables readers to advance through the story, learning more about history with every step they take.
Clues are dotted along the way, and wrong turns will direct readers towards the right answer! A glossary explains historical terms and provides added reference material.
The titles in the History Quest series include:
Medieval Mayhem 978-1-60992-487-4
Minotaur's Maze 978-1-60992-486-7
Race Through Rome 978-1-60992-484-3
Tomb of Terror 978-1-60992-485-0
Synopsis
In this gripping Greek adventure, young explorers find out if they have what it takes to survive in ancient Greece! Budding history buffs sail the seas, outsmart a Spartan, go for gold, and decide how the plot unfolds. As they make their way through this thrilling adventure, they must use their historic knowledge and powers of deduction to complete the mission, or the Minotaur will make mincemeat out them! Graphic illustrations and puzzles bring the past to life and the book also includes a glossary and list of further reference material.
About the Author
Timothy Knapman studied history at Oxford University and has written plays, opera libretti, and childrenand#8217;s books. His books include the successful
Mungo series, which have been read on the BBCand#8217;s
CBeebies Bedtime Stories program. He lives in London.