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A crazy story. Sumerians, Babylonians, Minoans, and Phoenicians – vol. 4
Historical
Humorous
The Funniest History Books in History!
Ugh, these ancient peoples! So far from us and so different…
What if they were also fun? This series of books tells the fascinating stories of these ancient civilizations, answering all the important questions—with a smile!
In the fourth book, dedicated to the Sumerians, Babylonians, Minoans, and Phoenicians, we’ll answer some curious questions: were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon really a wedding gift? How did the Minotaur end up in the famous labyrinth? Why is the murex the unluckiest mollusk of all time?
- Each volume tells the story of an ancient civilization with comic strips and informative fact sheets.
- A perfect blend of humor and knowledge, designed to engage young readers with history.
Publisher:
Salani
Target:
8-10
Year:
2024
Author
Olimpia Medici
Born in Rome, she graduated with a language degree from Ca' Foscari University in Venice, where she studied Russian and English, rode many vaporetti (water buses), and crossed countless bridges. Besides writing books, she works as a translator, a support teacher, and a nature guide. She lives in the Biella area with her family. Her great passions are writing, travel, and the mountains; if she can combine all three, she's even happier.
Author
Andrea Dalla Fontana
Andrea Dalla Fontana works with all aspects of graphics, from food packaging to social campaigns. His passion for illustration led him to collaborate with Book on a Tree. In October 2018, the first two volumes of the series The Fetid Four (Piemme) were released, for which he took care of the illustrations and graphic project. He appears every Wednesday in the pages of the La Stampa newspaper with a humorous cartoon.
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