THE SERIES

History Mysteries is a series consisting of 3 comic-style workbooks aimed at pupils in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades of primary school. Each volume offers young readers the opportunity to take a fun journey through time and review the main topics of Prehistory, Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. In a context of playful, motivating and active learning, children will also be able to enhance concentration and logic skills. Concentration and logical thinking are stimulated through gradual and motivating activities, inserted in a narrative context able to excite and involve young readers. Although not a historical text, the narrative proposed within each volume respects the chronology of events, the likely reconstruction of the surroundings and characters and the transmission of historical information relating to the period being studied. By having fun and identifying with the narrated events, children will have the opportunity to build their knowledge, further their understanding or review some fundamental concepts of the historical reference framework.

CONTENTS

Each notebook in the History Mysteries series offers:

• a comic narration starring Gaia and her monkey Tula, who are magically catapulted into the past and involved in an important mission;
• summary sheets relating to the historical period covered;
• a description of interesting characters from the past, each with specific skills and knowledge;
• numerous exercises and puzzles to solve;
• stickers corresponding to the skills of the characters, with which to complete the chart at the end of the book and solve the mission.

Together with Gaia and Tula, children can:

1. complete the exercises to collect the stickers which correspond to the various skills;
2. stick the stickers on the chart at the back of the book;
3. paste a "wildcard" sticker corresponding to the abilities possessed by each character on the chart. Once the character with the highest number of stickers has been identified, the mission can be declared complete.

THE VOLUMES IN THE SERIES

HISTORY MYSTERIES Vol. 1 - Prehistory Mission

Aimed at students in the 3rd grade of primary school, it is a journey through time to learn:

• how the Universe was born;
• how life developed on our planet;
• the main stages of the evolution of humans;
• how prehistoric humans lived;
• … and other interesting facts!

Find out more!

Leaf through some selected pages from the book that have been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:

HISTORY MYSTERIES Vol. 2 - Ancient Egypt mission

In a playful, motivating and active context, students from the fourth grade of primary school can review the main aspects of Ancient Egypt

• When and where the Egyptian civilization developed;
• The main events in the history of this civilization;
• Interesting facts about the life and religion of the pharaohs and citizens of Ancient Egypt.

Find out more!

Leaf through some selected pages from the book that have been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:

HISTORY MYSTERIES Vol. 3 - Ancient Greece mission

In a playful, motivating and active context, fifth grade primary school students can review the main aspects of Ancient Greece, and discover:

• Rites and ceremonies to honor the ancient Greek gods;
• How the statues were decorated in the city of Olympia;
• How the Olympics were held;
• What races did the athletes compete in.

Find out more!

Leaf through some selected pages from the book that have been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:

THE AUTHOR

Elisabetta Grassi is a primary school teacher at the Comprehensive Institute of Nerviano (MI). She works in the Instrumental Function "Discomfort Area" and is the institute person of reference for students with Special Educational Needs and learning disabilities. She has obtained various diplomas related to the subjects of childhood psychology and has studied these topics in depth by participating in refresher courses, training meetings and conferences.