See Inside The Ancient World
Usborne Flap Books Series
What’s inside...
See Inside The Ancient World is a lift-the-flap, richly illustrated exploration of six early civilisations—Ancient Egypt, Classical Greece, the Roman Empire, Ancient China, the Indus Valley and the Maya. Each double-page spread invites children to peek under more than 80 flaps to discover how people lived, worked, built, worshipped and fought thousands of years ago. Packed with bite-size facts, humorous drawings and cut-away scenes, the book turns archaeology and history into an interactive adventure that sparks curiosity and fuels a lifelong interest in the past.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which ancient invention do you think changed the world the most?
How were daily chores different from ours today?
What might archaeologists of the future learn about our time?
Tip: Role play these questions
Build a simple timeline together after reading.
Compare your city’s buildings to those in the book.
Draw a favourite ancient scene and label its features.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Innovation arises from necessity.
Explanation: Civilisations invented roads, drainage and calendars to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Kids can brainstorm inventions to improve their school or home.
Example Lesson: Cultural diversity enriches humanity.
Explanation: The book showcases distinct traditions and achievements.
Real-World Application: Children can celebrate cultural days or sample global foods.
Example Lesson: Teamwork achieves monumental goals.
Explanation: Communities collaborated to build pyramids and walls.
Real-World Application: Group projects at school demonstrate shared responsibility.
Example Lesson: Learning from the past guides the future.
Explanation: Comparing ancient and modern solutions fosters insight.
Real-World Application: Kids can adapt historical ideas to modern eco-friendly practices.