civilization

Draws from the disciplines of history and archaeology to examine aspects of daily life in and around Jerusalem at the time of Jesus.

Examines thirty-five hundred years of Chinese history and civilization and chronicles the achievements of language and ideas, cultural treasures, imperial palaces, various wars, and the introduction of Communism after the 1912 Revolution. Includes information on teh Shang, Zhou, Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Describes the land, history, and civilization of ancient Greece.

Chronicles the development of the Mesopotamia region between 5400 and 600 B.C.E., spotlighting the factors that contributed to its rise and eventual fall. Describes the innovations that impacted human society as a whole and profiles the growth and impact of the city of Babylon.

Text and humorous illustrations present information about life in ancient Egypt.

Get ready to go to Japan on a cultural art exploration! Construct a bonsai tree, try block printing, and make an origami box. The projects are fun and super simple. Each project includes how-to photos along with easy instructions. Learn all about Japan.

"An epic novel that spans thirty years in the lives of a farm family in Iowa, telling a parallel story of the changes taking place in America from 1920 through the early 1950s"--Provided by publisher.

A translation of Plutarch's portraits of the Spartans and their customs that chronicles the rise and fall of their Greek city-state between the sixth and third centuries B.C.