Delia Pemberton

Cats were first domesticated – or, more likely, noticed a warm fireside and chose to domesticate themselves – many thousands of years ago. Over the centuries they have performed a useful role as pest controllers, but much more as friends and companions of humans. Cats have always inspired writers and artists. They appear in Egyptian papyri and tomb paintings, in Roman mosaics, in Japanese prints, in Old Master drawings and engravings. At different times and places they have been worshipped, mummified, associated with superstition and black magic, and bred as domestic pets. This delightful illustrated anthology includes a selection of the many poems, anecdotes and quotations about cats which have been written over the centuries: the charming, the funny, the sad, the exasperated, and the heartfelt. In a fresh new paperback format with a selection of new images, this is an irresistible gift for anyone who likes cats.

Readers will be intrigued by Ancient Egyptian history with stunning imagery of hieroglyphs, relics, ruins, and monuments in this informational volume. The narrative, while informative, remains accessible and is supported by splendidly appealing images. Photographs, maps, illustrations, and detailed images of primary sources will thrill your readers as they survey the Egyptian kingdoms one-by-one. Lovers of ancient history will relish this treasure of Egypt's rich past.

The fourth title in the series of shaped, die-cut activity books from the British Museum focuses on the animals and people of the Stone Age. It includes games, puzzles, and drawing, colouring and making activities. They are fun to do and full of information about peoples and places of the past.

This activity book, die-cut to the shape of the great Pyramid of Giza, focuses on the Egyptian pyramids, the monumental tombs which were among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The book contain activities, puzzles, games, maps, spot-the-difference pictures, colouring and making activities.