civilization

Survey of tradition in ancient and modern Mali, including differences between rural and urban life and the daily lives of boys and girls.

Provides information about the ancient Maya world, its culture, agriculture, and society. Describes their religious beliefs, the palaces and temples they erected, and their achievements in language, astronomy, math, and art. Discusses reasons the ancient Maya abandoned their cities in 900 C.E. and includes a timeline, photographs and illustrations, statistics, a glossary, and an index.

A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind.

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

Highlights the many archaeological digs and findings in Greece and discusses what life was like in ancient Greece.

Provides answers to questions about the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in ancient Greece.

An illustrated examination of culture in Canada, discussing religion, holidays and festivals, dance, theater, the circus, stories, literature, language, film and television, music, art, buildings and structures, clothing, and myths and legends.

Discover the secrets of Ancient Egypt, also learn about the great and gruesome discoveries from the land of the Pharaohs.