"Young readers can practice being archaeologists with this collection of enigmatic objects from history. Once they've made their guess, readers can lift a flap to find the answer, such as an ancient Roman oil lamp or an ancient Chinese earthquake detector. This interactive nonfiction offering turns STEM into high-interest detective work. " -- Booklist "Drawing on historical objects from a range of places and times, this lift-the-flap exploration of history's mysteries is a quirky, engaging read. For those who enjoy random facts, bite-sized information, and occasionally gross history, this book will offer them even more fuel for their curiosity. A must-purchase text for history sleuths as well as for general use in schools or in classroom library ­reference collection." -- School Library Journal "The selection of items is excellent, and the information about them expansive. We're never too old for guessing games or lift-the-flap books, and here we also enter vividly into the realm of global cultures.

An absorbing trip through an eclectic, fascinating museum of mostly ancient inventions." -- Kirkus "It made history exciting, like a treasure hunt of inventions . It also made me want to build something myself. The writing is easy to understand, and the drawings make everything come alive. " -- Press Association idly into the realm of global cultures. An absorbing trip through an eclectic, fascinating museum of mostly ancient inventions." -- Kirkus "It made history exciting, like a treasure hunt of inventions . It also made me want to build something myself.

The writing is easy to understand, and the drawings make everything come alive. " -- Press Association.