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The ancient Egyptians

1997
Describes life in ancient Egypt, including farming, religion, government, and medicine.

See inside an Egyptian town

1978
Provides a close look at the buildings and activities in an Egyptian town begun in 1375 B.C. to honor the god Aten.

Ancient Greece

1979
Discusses the civilization of the ancient Greeks who were the first to develop a democratic way of life.

Discoveries & inventions

1998
Introduces the discoveries and inventions of ancient Egypt, including locks, lighthouses, mathematical discoveries, and the writing they used.

Mexico

the culture
1993
Text and accompanying photographs describe the arts, crafts, music, dance, literature, and food of Mexico.

Canada

the culture
1993
Text and photographs discuss the music, dance, traditions, architecture, theater, sports, and arts that make up Canada's culture.

Israel

the culture
1999
Surveys the practice of various religions--Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and others--in Israel and the different customs that are part of the religious holidays and festivals.

Greece

the culture
1999
Focuses on the ancient arts and modern treasures of Greece, introducing its mythology, crafts, foods, festivals, and Olympic games.

Egypt

the culture
2000
Discusses various aspects of life in ancient Egypt, including the pyramids, mummies, heiroglyphs, and everyday life and describes the religions, language, music, dance, and other arts in modern Egypt.

China

the culture
1989
Photographs and text describe the culture of China such as its calligraphy, painting, opera, religions, and parades.

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