civilization

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe daily life in pre-Columbian America, including learning how to hunt, grow crops, use hides to make clothing, and building shelters.

Discusses the events and people that have shaped the city of Rome, its history, architecture, notable sights, economy, culture, and way of life.

Discusses the events and people that have shaped the city of Paris, its history, architecture, notable sights, economy, culture, and way of life.

An account of the life and times of a child Pharaoh of ancient Egypt and the discovery of his tomb thousands of years later.

Describes the palaces, temples, and houses of Mesopotamia, including Ur, Babylonia, Sumer, and Assyria, as they must have been according to the evidence unearthed by archaeologists.

Studies the reign of Louis XIV in France and discusses his political views, the historical forces that influenced his choices, the nature of French monarchy, and other related topics.

Examines the historical and social reasons why the author believes America may be in danger of becoming what he calls a "technopoly," a system in which technology has taken control of every aspect of life.

A consideration of American culture focusing on elements of private life and public life. Discusses the national emphasis on individualism and its impact on civic involvement.

Introduces children to the ancient civilizations of Asia, describing the empires of the Indus Valley and India, the dynasties of China, Korea, and Japan, and the earliest civilizations of the Southeast.

A collection of essays by historians, commentators, and writers that try to capture the essence of the American experience.