civilization

Explores how Japan became a cultural superpower through its many pop culture inventions including Hello Kitty!, Nintendo, Pok?mon, and more.

Young readers will be drawn to all kinds of gory and unsavory topics, including foot binding for young women, the murderous Empress Wu, the deadly search for immortality, and the origins of acupuncture.

The Binkerton kids study the civilization of ancient China by traveling back to the time of the Han Dynasty.

"Discover how and why mummies were made in this ... black-and-white chapter book about ancient Egypt. Explore pyramids, temples, and tombs and find out the secrets of the art of embalming. [The reader will] learn all about the ancient Egyptians themselves as well: their everyday lives, their belief in the gods, and their powerful pharaohs"--Amazon.

A guidebook to ancient Rome that discusses major events and famous historical figures, and features humorous pointers for navigating everyday life in Roman times.

Introduces technological innovations from England during the Victorian era and teaches about fractions.

Looks at the culture of Russia, focusing on the performing and visual arts, architecture, literature, and more.

"Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their brilliant developments in town planning, language, art, and medicine still influence the way we live today"--From the publisher's web site.

"The ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago. However, their discoveries about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) aren't out-of-date or old-fashioned. In fact, some of the ideas and inventions they dreamed up so long ago are useful to the modern world. In every field, including geometry, astronomy, zoology, and medicine, the ancient Greeks were constantly looking at their world and making important discoveries--building blocks for science and technology in the modern age. This . . . book helps readers understand and better appreciate the . . . STEM discoveries the ancient Greeks have handed down through the centuries"--Provided by publisher.