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Mexico

2003
Provides information about the land and climate, plants and animals, history, resources and industries, people, and culture of Mexico, and looks at the future of the country.

Tools of the ancient Greeks

a kid's guide to the history & science of life in ancient Greece
2006
Introduces the origin of ancient Greek theories, such as anatomy, geography, and democracy, and the ways they continue to influence modern-day thinking; and includes fifteen activities that allow children to re-create some of the scientific discoveries of the Aegean people.

Trends

2009
Profiles 100 years of fads and trends including fashions and hairstyles, dances and songs, television shows, toys, and other events and people throughout the twentieth century.

The Romans

builders of an empire
2006
Investigates the civilization of ancient Rome, explaining where it was located, discussing who lived there, the conduct of daily life, what people ate and wore, trade and commerce, beliefs and gods, philosophy, science, art, and architecture, and looking at Rome and Romans in the modern world.

If I were a kid in ancient Greece

2006
Describes aspects of the daily lives of children in ancient Greece, covering homes, toys, pets, school, sports, and the town center, and discusses the ancient Olympics.

The Greeks

leaders in democracy
2006
Contains an overview of ancient Greece, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the first people of the region, its history, geography, art, architecture, trade, and beliefs.

Mummy

2005
The Time Soldiers journey to ancient Egypt and discover an Egyptian tomb and a boy king who wants to keep them prisoner.

I wonder why Greeks built temples and other questions about Ancient Greece

1997
Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Greece.

The Egyptian kingdoms

1988
Examines ancient Egyptian civilization, art, religion, pyramids, and mummification.

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