Color illustrations fill this overview of ancient Chinese deities and daily life, which presents several myths and describes components of ancient Chinese society including art and entertainment, agriculture and medicine, war and weapons, and inventions.
Presents nine illustrated myths of the Celtic world, each followed by a double-page information section that focuses on a related aspect of Celtic life, such as religion, society, clothing, and trade.
Presents myths of ancient Mesopotamia along with color-illustrated profiles of several aspects of Mesopotamian civilization, including religion, war and weapons, kings and cities, written language, craftspeople and trade, gods and goddesses, food and agriculture, and clothing and jewelry.
Examines the history, traditions, daily life, and culture of the Chinese Empire, and includes fifteen projects based on the lessons, as well as fact boxes, photographs, illustrations, a historical map, and a pictorial timeline.
Presents nine illustrated Roman myths, each followed by a double-page information section that focuses on a related aspect of Roman culture and society, such as religion, food and feasts, war, and art.
Discusses the efforts of Heinrich Schliemann to uncover the ancient city of Troy and what his archeological finds revealed about life in this legendary location.
Examines the two main occupations for men in ancient Greece where only Sparta had a full-time army while soldiers from all other city states were also farmers.
