Tales of Ancient Worlds - by Stefan Milosavljevich & Neon Squid Hardcover

About the Book

Book Synopsis

What links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They're all things that have been discovered by archaeologists!

Pick up your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in Tales of Ancient Worlds, a nonfiction kids' book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich - the perfect gift for budding archaeologists! Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you'll find incredible tales from history, including:

- The ancient Egyptian city found at the bottom of the ocean
- The terracotta army that hid underground for 2,000 years
- The mysterious Ice Age temple made from mammoth bones

Along the way children and grandchildren will also find out if they have what it takes to be an archaeologist, unearth (literally) groundbreaking scientific techniques, and meet the pioneering women and men who have brought the past back to life.

The cover features a timeless design with gold foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.

Review Quotes

"Tales of Ancient Worlds is a wonderful gift for any child of elementary to middle school age. But I would not hesitate to start a child as young as 4 on this book as an evening reader. The illustrations alone are enough to invoke curiosity and start discussion." -- Archaeology Review

"A high point of the book is that appropriate credit is given to Indigenous custodians of heritage worldwide, such as the Mirarr traditional owners of Madjedbebe... this book will delight anyone with a budding interest in archaeology." --Nature

About the Author

Stefan Milosavljevich has been obsessed with history ever since he was young. He makes videos about archaeology on his YouTube channel Stefan Milo, often holding a plastic spoon as a microphone. Stefan's aim is to bring the past to life and inspire a fascination in humanity's incredible journey.

Sam Caldwell is an illustrator based in Glasgow, UK. He grew up in the north of England and studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. Sam loves creating characters and makes images which tell stories, often using natural textures and earthy colours. Sam has illustrated a number of children's books including Weird, Wild, Amazing! by Tim Flannery, which won the Wilderness Society's 2020 Environment Award for Children's Literature.

Their book Tales of Ancient Worlds is an illustrated guide to amazing discoveries from history.