civilization

"In ancient Egypt, Nakht records his experiences as his family moves from the small town of Esna to the big, exciting city of Memphis, where he studies to be a scribe like his father and helps discover who has been robbing graves. Includes information on ancient Egyptian society and religious practices"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out what it was like to be a kid in ancient Egypt at the time the pyramids were being built"--Provided by publisher.

"America was booming during the second decade of the century . . . Entries discuss America's love affair with the automobile, a 'longer' day for urban dwellers made possible by electricity, changes in jobs and earnings due to the millions of immigrants who entered the country at the beginning of the decade, a rise in divorce, and, of course, the Great World War. Every entry focuses on a topic or person during the 1910s that made the decade unique. [This volume covers entries A through G]"--Provided by publisher.

Readers join the gang as they explore the pyramids, learn about Giza's ancient people, and use the clues to wrap up the mystery of three phantoms haunting the pyramids.

Presents a tour of what everyday life was like in ancient Greece covering topics ranging from period work and entertainment to religion and medical care.

Examines important technological improvements in ancient Rome from around 509 B.C.E. to about 476 C.E. as the Romans primarily by adopting and improving upon technology from subjugated peoples made significant advances in farming and food production, textiles and glassware, and built walls, bridges, roads, and spectacular aqueducts.

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.

An introduction to ancient China, discussing the different dynasties and their rulers.

"Examines the rise and fall of the Aztecs in Mesoamerica. Readers will come away with a comprehensive understanding of who the Aztecs were, how they built their empire, and what happened to their civilization." --.