civilization

Discusses information archaeologists have gathered about early farmers in central Turkey and on the Tigris-Euphrates plain.

Illustrations and text provide information about the land, history, beliefs, achievements, and daily lives of the people of ancient Greece.

Discusses the history, rulers, and culture of ancient Egypt.

Chronicles the history and achievements of Chinese civilization from 2205 B.C. to 1911, and includes a time line, glossary, and pronunciation guide.

Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans, focusing on the kingdoms of Africa; and includes short biographies of notable men and women, as well as a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and an index.

Describes many areas of ancient Roman civilization including its architecture, economy, military, and agriculture.

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

An account of Japanese culture and society from earliest times to the present day.

Chosen to design a magnificent monument for a vain and demanding Pharoah, an Egyptian stone carver conceives of and begins work on the Sphinx which still stands in the Egyptian desert today.