{"product_id":"welcome-to-the-museum-historium-jo-nelson-ages-8-12-hardcover","title":"Welcome to the Museum: Historium by Jo Nelson - Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781800783003\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Templar Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorium turns the page into a gallery wall, inviting young explorers on a guided tour through more than 160 extraordinary artifacts spanning a million years of human history. Organized like real museum rooms and arranged geographically, each spread pairs rich, painterly illustrations with a timeline showing the age and origin of every object. From Stone Age hand axes to intricate Polynesian ear ornaments, kids journey through ancient Egypt, Rome, China, and beyond without ever leaving the living room. It's a beautifully bound hardcover that turns casual browsing into genuine discovery for any budding historian or archaeologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the acclaimed Welcome to the Museum series, Historium reimagines the classic natural history field guide as an immersive, oversized museum experience bound between two covers. Each \"gallery\" focuses on a different region or era, from the earliest human tools to treasures of more recent civilizations, with detailed captions that place every artifact in its historical and cultural context. The artwork, rendered by illustrator Richard Wilkinson, has the warm, textured feel of a hand-painted exhibition catalog rather than a typical children's nonfiction title, making the book as satisfying to browse as it is to read cover to cover. This edition includes a new foreword by historian and broadcaster Sir Tony Robinson, adding an extra layer of expert enthusiasm for young readers who love history, archaeology, or ancient civilizations. Timelines running along the bottom of each spread help readers place objects in context at a glance, while the geographic organization makes it easy to explore an entire culture's story in one sitting. Whether a child is researching a school project on ancient Egypt or simply loves flipping through beautiful illustrations, Historium rewards repeat visits the way a real museum does. It's an ideal browsing book for curious kids who ask a lot of \"why\" and \"how old is this\" questions, and a sturdy hardcover that holds up to years of library and bedtime use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 160 real historical artifacts spanning a million years of human history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized by region with clear timelines showing the age and origin of every object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous illustrated \"gallery\" format makes nonfiction feel like an immersive museum visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a new foreword by historian Sir Tony Robinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardcover construction perfect for classroom libraries and repeat reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for curious kids ages 8-12 who love history, archaeology, or ancient cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJo Nelson is a writer and editor whose nonfiction work focuses on bringing history, science, and the natural world to young readers in vivid, accessible ways. She is the author of several titles in the Welcome to the Museum series, known for pairing meticulous research with a sense of wonder. Historium is illustrated throughout by Richard Wilkinson, whose richly detailed, painterly artwork gives every artifact a tactile, museum-quality presence on the page. Together, their collaboration has made the series a favorite for home bookshelves, libraries, and classrooms alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorium makes an unforgettable gift for curious kids: a stocking stuffer that doubles as a keepsake, a standout addition to a classroom library, or the perfect pick for summer reading and homeschool history units. Its museum-in-a-book format turns screen-free time into an adventure through human history that the whole family can enjoy together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jo Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58894977466742,"sku":"SINGLE-BSL-U240050-1800783000","price":17.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/welcome-to-the-museum-historium-jo-nelson-hardcover.jpg?v=1791290915","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/welcome-to-the-museum-historium-jo-nelson-ages-8-12-hardcover","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}