civilization

Examines important technological improvements in ancient Egypt from around 3100 B.C.E. to about 300 B.C.E. as the Egyptians made significant advances in building, preserving the dead, astronomy, and more.

Examines important technological improvements in ancient China in the fields of agriculture, building, architecture, astronomy, transportation, medicine and more.

Examines important technological improvements in the ancient Americas from around 3114 B.C.E. to about 1521 C.E. in the fields of agriculture, building, transportation, astronomy, calendars, metalwork, weapons and warfare, medicine, textiles, and more.

Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome.

Answers questions about how people lived and worked in ancient Egypt, covering religious beliefs and practices, mummies, food, clothing, makeup, leisure time, and pets.

Describes daily life in ancient Rome whose civilization lasted from about 500 B.C. to 400 A.D. and even then did not disappear completely.

Describes many aspects of life in ancient Egypt, including family life, houses and homes, entertainment, religion, and government.

Highlights key developments, achievements, and people in the history of ancient China, and includes photographs, maps, a time line, a glossary, and resources for further study.

Illustrations and text provide information about life in ancient Egypt, covering the pharoahs, family life, the Nile River, arts and crafts, temples and tombs, and more.

Describes the different types of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia and explains how they are translated today.