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Historium: Welcome to the Museum Hardcover – Illustrated, September 8, 2015

by Jo Nelson (Author), Richard Wilkinson (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 196 ratings
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Discover more than 160 exhibits in this virtual museum, open all hours.

Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 historical artifacts to be discovered in Welcome to the Museum: Historium. Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish—it’s open 365 days a year!—and discover a collection of curated objects on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different ancient civilization, from the Silla dynasty of Korea to ancient Rome.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Welcome To The Museum
  3. Print length
    112 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 0.63 x 14.88 inches
  7. Publisher
    Big Picture Press
  8. Publication date
    September 8, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0763679844
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0763679842
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Gr 4–8—This museum-style exhibition of world culture goes beyond simply covering the Greek, Roman, and Egyptian worlds by encompassing southern African, Polynesian, and Hopewell cultures. The work begins with a general introduction to archaeology and provides a full-spread time line for reference. An index cites the museum locations of the depicted artifacts. The strength of this work is the gorgeous exhibits, presented in full color on oversize pages. Each exhibit begins with a brief overview of a specific culture. The presentation is less cluttered than that of DK's popular "Eyewitness" series, as most pages contain no more than six items. Readers will discover household articles, such as Pueblo jars, as well as large-scale features, including Roman mosaics. Thorough captions provide context. Wilkinson's illustrations of the various artifacts are photorealistic, with exacting detail. Only a few statuary pieces come off as obvious illustrations. The objects stand out on the pages, the backgrounds set in bold, solid colors. The chapters, called "Galleries," are arranged by continent, and the various exhibitions are further broken down into culture groups. In certain galleries, which focus on precise historical periods, the cultural groups are presented chronologically; in the case of America, the section on the Olmec is followed by the Maya and then the Aztecs. This book accomplishes a difficult goal: providing a high-interest visual experience that also has informational depth. VERDICT A beautiful addition to any elementary or middle school library, this work is the closest readers will come to attending a museum without leaving home.—Jeffrey Meyer, Mt. Pleasant Public Library, IA

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This book accomplishes a difficult goal: providing a high-interest visual experience that also has informational depth. A beautiful addition to any elementary or middle school library, this work is the closest readers will come to attending a museum without leaving home.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

From Stone Age tools to Egyptian canopic jars and an 11th-century Iranian bowl featuring an early calligraphic form of Arabic, Wilkinson’s striking replications and Nelson’s informative descriptions offer insight into objects both sacred and mundane.
—Publishers Weekly

...an effective way to pique the interest of history-loving kids.
—Booklist

Inviting.
—Kirkus Reviews

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Big Picture Press; Illustrated edition (September 8, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763679844
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763679842
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.63 x 14.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 196 ratings

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  • Ma'am
    5.0 out of 5 stars A trip to the museum for sure
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2020
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    This book is so beautiful. They are so well made and full of beautiful pictures and great information. Beautiful binding and nice quality thicker paper with a nice matte look and feel. It really is like a visit to the museum. We got the collection for homeschool. I can see them being used for years for all kinds of different research and inspiration. They are like art work and could be displayed prominently too.
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  • Carol T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner in this collection
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
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    Another lovely book from this publisher. It’s quite captivating and informative.
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  • Leigh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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    A beautiful book!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020
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    My grandson loves it
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  • tbone
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2016
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    If you like Animalium, you will like this! Large format is great.
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  • Mackenzie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Listen, It's Good, But Not My Type of Book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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    I just like the Smithsonian books better where they show actual photos of objects. I get it, I am the minority here but hey, I like what I like. (And I homeschool young boys so maybe that is the thing. If I had teenaged girls, perhaps they would like this book more? Just a guess. I only have 3 boys so I am often imagining young girls as demure fashion orientated creatures who appreciate the fine arts. In reality they could probably tackle my boys pretty good.)
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  • ronak iqbal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016
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    must have
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  • delicateflower152
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Antiquities Museum in Book Form - Wonderful Illustrations and a Worldwide Focus ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
    “Historium: Welcome to the Museum” is a museum of ancient artifacts in book form. “Curated” by Richard Wilkinson and Jo Nelson, this exquisitely illustrated volume presents an overview of the diversity and beauty of man’s creative efforts. Presented in six galleries, each one representing a specific continent, the text focuses on the artifacts of several countries or regions located in the featured continent.

    Following the introduction or “Entrance” and a short article answering the question “What is Archaeology?” a two-page illustration shows a timeline on which artifacts have been chronologically superimposed. This section provides an overview of the content of “Historium” and leads into the more specific “Galleries” (chapters) of the text. Each of the Galleries consists of a brief discussion and a key to the illustrations shown on the facing page, designated as a plate. Individual discussions begin by showing the name of the artifact, the approximate date it was created, and then the brief but informative text.

    The illustrations alone make “Historium” a volume that anyone who appreciates artwork will want to add to their personal library. Softly colored pictures have the appearance of hand-drawn pen and ink illustrations that were common in journals during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The drawings are detailed, having depth and dimension. Printed on heavy, ivory or aged ivory-colored pages, the entire volume seems to be a vintage book that one might discover in an attic or antique emporium.

    The volume concludes with an subject index, an index of the museums and collections housing the artifacts, a brief overview of the Curators, and finally, image credits as some illustrations were based on photographs.

    “Historium” is a beautiful volume that is suitable for display as a coffee table book – it measures approximately 14 7/8” X 10 7/8” – or as a book for anyone, regardless of age, fascinated by history and antiquities. In light of the destruction of many ancient treasures, this is a significant book. It may serve as an introduction to and a means of preserving the memory of those artifacts for future generations. Five stars!
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  • Dania
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
    Reviewed in Spain on August 11, 2021
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    Esta serie de libros es una verdadera maravilla. Este volumen concretamente lo compré de segunda mano con uno de los vendedores asociados de Amazon y cumplió totalmente con el estado 'como nuevo' que describían e incluso llegó una semana antes de la fecha prevista. Todo un acierto.
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  • aaohall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nurture an interest in historical items
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2016
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    Beautiful book which has made a relatively dry topic for children into a fun experience. A great gift for any young budding historians out there. It really is a museum in a book.
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  • BookFan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for learning
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2019
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    Beautiful and informing. Another great book in the 'Welcome to the Museum' series.
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  • Microfago
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genial
    Reviewed in Spain on April 24, 2017
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    Es buenísimo y si tenéis problemas con el idioma, los están editando en chico amarillo, creo. vienen muchas culturas y al principio parece que está ordenado raro, después se suaviza.
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  • Diego
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Spain on January 11, 2016
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    Excelente libro con el que disfrutarán tanto los más pequeños como los más grandes. Ilustraciones preciosas y formato impecable. Totalmente recomendado y más con el espectacular precio de amazon.
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