antiquities

A look at the ancient civilization of the Maya people, including some of their most important archaeological sites -- from the sacred Maya city of Chichen Itza on the Yucatan Peninsula to the jungle temples and palaces of Tikal in Guatemala.

Follow prehistoric nomadic hunters as they cross the Bering land bridge from Asia and become the Americas' first inhabitants. Join archaeologists as they examine artifacts, such as spear points and fabrics, and ancient mounds to learn more about the earliest Paleo-Indians in North America. Then travel to Central and South America to uncover how the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas lived before the arrival of the Europeans.

Describes several aspects of Jewish daily life in the time of Christ, including traveling, homes, education, commerce, the trades, women's lives, death, and relationships with the Pharisees.

The daily life and customs of prehistoric southwest Indian tribes are retraced from the designs on the remains of their pottery.

The discovery of the terracotta warriors of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, east of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, is considered the most significant event in Chinese archaeology in the 20th Century. The terracotta army has been hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." This album presents some 80 photographs and illustrations of the extraordinary underground army marshalled over 2000 years ago to guard the mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, China's first unifier.

At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many unique technological devices and breakthroughs created by the ancient Maya.

The Inca Empire was a complex, highly developed society that ruled ancient Peru for centuries. The civilization grew strong thanks to important advances in technology. This information-rich title covers the Incas roads and communications systems, buildings, bridges, terrace farming, and tools. Readers will also learn about important scientific innovations such as calendars, Quipu, the Incas understanding of astronomy, and their medicinal practices.

Technology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessible text introduces readers to the technology used by ancient Aztecs, helping them make their own comparisons to the technology available to us today. Colorful photographs and historical images bring readers into the world of the ancient Aztec people. Primary sources are also included to enhance readers' learning experience. What did the Aztec people use to make their tools and weapons? Readers will have fun finding out.

Examines the origins of American Indian rock art in the New England States along with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Interprets the artistic and historical significance of various petroglyphs and pictographs at well-known sites as well as others only recently discovered. Includes captioned photographs, glossary and reference notes.

"Technology is guiding force in all civilizations. Readers discover the role technology played in ancient Aztec life through text designed to reflect essential social studies curriculum topics. Accessible text introduces readers to the technology used by ancient Aztecs, helping them make their own comparisons to the technology available to us today."--Amazon.com.