civilization

Chronicles the histories of the different cultures that lived in Mexico between the middle of the second millennium B.C. and the sixteenth century A.D.

Profiles the life and career of Archimedes, one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world.

Presents a children's biography on the life and times of ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates and includes information about the Delphic Oracle, Persian Wars, Pericles, Sparta, and the Parthenon.

Presents a short biography on thirteenth-century Italian explorer, Marco Polo, and chronicles his journeys to China and other parts of Asia.

Presents a short history of the life of Homer, the ancient Greek author of "The Iliad, " and "The Odyssey" and includes a chronology, historical timeline, and chapter notes.

Contains more than 360 alphabetized entries on figures and topics related to ancient Mesopotamia, covering such areas as the military, religion, society, geography, science, medicine, invention, transportation, and cultural achievement.

Maia and her brother Sethnet are orphaned and sent to live with their cruel aunt and uncle in ancient Thebes; and when Maia pleads with Sethnet, who is studying to be a scribe, to teach her to write, it becomes the one thing that will save her life.

Describes the realities of life in Europe during the Middle Ages, discussing the structure of society, manors, castles, knights and armor, the church, women, towns, and guilds.

Traces the events, trends, politics, and important people of the 1960s, including lifestyles, fashion, arts and entertainment, sports, environmental issues, and technology.