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An introduction to the various elements of life in the Middle Ages, including religion, knights, castles, family life, and food.

Text and many illustrations show readers what daily life was like for the Vikings, covering such aspects as food, clothes, family life, houses, ships, storytelling, religion, and war. Also includes a glossary and a further-reading list.

An introduction to the civilization of the Indus Valley, which began in ca. 3500 B.C.E., including its culture, government, writing system, and more.

An introduction to the various elements of Renaissance life, including religion, trade, education, food, and clothes.

Presents an overview of the Incan culture, examining such topics as government, religion, recreation, domestic life, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.

Presents an overview of the Mayan culture, discussing their government, religion, domestic life, recreation, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.

Presents an overview of the ancient Sumerian culture, discussing government, recreation, trade, travel, family life, food, occupations, and entertainment.

Presents an overview of the ancient Sumerian culture, discussing government, recreation, trade, travel, family life, food, occupations, and entertainment.

Introduces various elements of ancient Chinese civilization, including great thinkers, family life, inventions, and the government.

Presents an overview of the Mayan culture, discussing their government, religion, domestic life, recreation, occupations, entertainment, food, shelter, and clothing.