civilization

Eleven-year-old twins Jason and Julia, along with their friend Rick, find themselves in ancient Egypt in search of an important map after going through a magical door in their old English mansion.

A collection of more than fifty art activities based on the religions, folkart, and traditions of Asia.

Profiles the history and present state of Germany as well as the future challenges this nation faces.

Text and photographs show how the people of Afghanistan celebrate holidays and festivals, using art, music, dance, and stories.

Explores the political, social, military, and scientific trends and developments that led to the rise and fall of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

Uses text and photographs to examine the history, culture, religious beliefs, and social structure of the ancient Romans, and discusses their contribution to future civilizations.

A chronicle of the 1910s, examining notable events and trends in fashion, the arts, sports, politics, and science. Includes a time line and references.

Contains excerpts from memoirs, diaries, letters, newspapers, speeches, advertisements, and other primary sources that provide eyewitness reports on the 1950s in America; and features introductory essays, chronologies, period illustrations and photographs, and brief biographies of key individuals.