The Time Travelers' Handbook »

After quite a few years of editing children’s books, LOTTIE STRIDE has decided to start writing them. She lives in London with three children, and one or two mice in the kitchen cupboard.

Ancient history has never been so much fun! Kids will experience part of ancient cultures as they play Mayan football in their backyards or cook Roman delicacies.

Children's Literature

An imaginary time machine takes the reader on a journey through history. This book is a tutorial with guidelines throughout explaining how to live in the past. Diverse topics include "How to Beat the Mayan at Ball," "How to Make a Flint Axe," and "How to Survive the Blitz in Britain." Step-by-step procedures are provided with explanations of the respective time in history. This journey into the past brings forgotten skills to life. A table of contents provides easy navigation through the text while illustrations show the different time periods. Warning boxes throughout the text highlight relevant information. The book is filled with historical facts relevant to each era. The illustrative timeline in the back of the book is in historical order to take the reader from the present time to the time of the dinosaurs. The subtitle of the book, A Wild, Wacky, and Wooly Adventure through History! defines the book well. Reviewer: Annie Laura Smith