civilization

"Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an author's note"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce readers to the kinds of entertainment, diet, and medicine of the ancient Romans that could be considered "gross" today.

Text and illustrations introduce readers to the kinds of entertainment, diet, and medicine of ancient Egypt that could be considered "gross" today.

"Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of things that we can still find in our modern lives? The Cradle of Civilization brought us board games and astrology, maps and soap, and so much more. But there are some things we may be glad to leave behind in Mesopotamia, such harsh penalties for breaking the law (death!) and an alphabet that included 700 letters (think of that alphabet song!). Discover extreme facts about Mesopotamia in this fun and kooky book"--.

Did you know that the Ancient Romans ate while lying down? Or that they spread a sauce made of fish guts over their food? What about that gladiator sweat was sold as a beauty product in Ancient Rome? Travel along roads that are still around today (ones that were made by Romans over 2,000 years ago) or take a peek at the Declaration of Independence and you'll see the civilization's lasting influence today. Discover extreme facts about ancient Rome in this fun and kooky book.

An introduction to ancient Rome, including its people, religion, innovations, everyday life, and more.

Presents alphabetized articles on approximately eight hundred topics related to the history of Europe from the Bolshevik Revolution to the European Union, covering political, social, cultural, military, scientific, and economic aspects; and includes maps, a chronology, and illustrations.

Contains entries that examine significant people, events, and developments in Europe from the onset of the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War I, covering such topics as industrialization, nationalism, mass politics, imperialism, power rivalries, and cultural change. Includes maps, a chronology, and an index.

Provides information about what everyday life was like in ancient Rome through the adventures of wealthy businessman Petronius and his family.

Details the characteristics of daily life in ancient Rome, highlighting the experiences of the wealthy and poor alike.