<p><b>Dare you step into the past?</b> <br><br>When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about <b>life in </b><b>the</b> <b>ancient city of Athens</b>, before the door back to the present vanishes. <br><br>Find out: <br>• What the sculptor is carving <br>• Why the actor is wearing a mask <br>• Why the priestess is wearing a mask <br>• And much more! <br>Perfect for kids aged 8+. <br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES:</b> <i>Encounters with the Past</i> gives young readers an opportunity to 'meet' people from different historical periods. Featuring an exciting mixture of historical recreation photography and illustrations, this full-colour series will shine a light on many subjects such as medicine, science, religion, the natural world and the afterlife.</p>