Contains fourteen articles that examine significant people, places, events, and topics in the history of ancient Greece, including the city-states, Alexander the Great, religion, art and architecture, and the Olympics, each with illustrations and a case study.
Knights in shining armor, tales of valor and bravery, magnificent castles rising out of the mist--they're all here in this four-part video that looks at some aspects of life in the Middle Ages. Learn about the feudal society, the armor that protected knights and soldiers, the castles that guarded a lord and his people against attack. Then study the legend that epitomizes the spirit of medieval times--the tale of King Arthur.
A look at daily life in ancient Rome, Roman architecture, the relationships between ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, and the importance of Roman accomplishments.
Examines fashions common in ancient Egypt; daily life for a child; hieroglyphics; religious beliefs and mummification; the Nile River; pyramids of Giza.
Presents a basic history of ancient Greece including Greek Gods, Athena's City, Athenian Democracy, Athenian Children, Sparta, Olympic Games, Trojan War, Persian Wars, Symposium, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Alexander the Great.
Teaches young readers that mathematics can be fun by telling the story of Senefer, an African child in ancient Egypt who became a famous mathematician and engineer.
Examines the lives and culture of the people of the Roman Empire, discussing clothing, society, homes, work, food and drink, the military, and other topics; and includes instructions for a variety of related craft projects.
