civilization

"Engaging images accompany information about ancient Mesopotamia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

"Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the history and culture of Ancient Rome, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events"--Provided by publisher.

Describes life in ancient Rome, covering how people lived and worked, the foods they ate, and what children did for fun.

Describes life in ancient Mesopotamia, covering how people lived and worked, the foods they ate, and what children did for fun.

Describes life in ancient Greece, covering how people lived and worked, the foods they ate, and what children did for fun.

Describes life in ancient China, covering how people lived and worked, the foods they ate, and what children did for fun. Discusses how influential rulers changed the country throughout the centuries and the effect of ancient Chinese inventions on the course of human history.

Explores the civilization of the Byzantine Empire, including the rulers, the destruction of the domain, and more.

Looks at ancient India, discussing daily life, rulers, beliefs, culture and more.

Contains entries that discuss notable people, events, and developments in Europe from 1789 to 1914, covering industrialization, nationalism, mass politics, imperialism, power rivalries, cultural change, and other topics; arranged alphabetically from Tal to Zollverein.