Tom’s Triumphs in the ancient world

Series 20 — The Boy Flyer Tom’s Triumphs

Adventures in the Great Battles of the Ancient World

Introduction

History is about to come alive in an entirely new way. Meet Tom, a courageous young boy flyer whose extraordinary ability to soar through the skies carries him into some of the greatest civilizations, kingdoms, and battles of the ancient world. Tom does not merely read about history—he flies directly into it. His incredible adventures take him thousands of years into the past, where mighty empires rise and fall, enormous armies march across deserts and mountains, fortified cities stand behind towering walls, and kings and generals struggle to change the course of history.Tom will journey to the world of ancient Assyria, where powerful armies and magnificent cities dominate the Near East. He will witness the wonders of Babylon, one of the most famous cities of antiquity, and experience the conflicts that transformed Mesopotamia.His journeys will carry him onward to ancient Egypt, Persia, Greece, Carthage, and Rome, bringing him face-to-face with soldiers, sailors, explorers, rulers, commanders, and ordinary people whose lives became part of history. From high above the battlefield, Tom can see what those fighting below cannot. He observes armies moving across the landscape, ships approaching distant shores, cavalry racing toward battle, and enormous fortifications protecting ancient cities. But Tom is not simply an observer. Again and again, unexpected events draw him into the lives of the people he meets. He must use his courage, intelligence, flying ability, and knowledge to survive dangerous situations and find his way through a world very different from his own. The series combines adventure, danger, exploration, ancient civilizations, and real historical settings, giving young readers an exciting doorway into the ancient world. Each book brings Tom to another place, another period, and another extraordinary adventure. Assyria. Babylon. Egypt. Persia. Greece. Carthage. Rome—and much more. The ancient world is waiting. And high above it, Tom the Boy Flyer is already on his way.