civilization

Contains entries that provide information about significant people and events in European history from 1450 to 1789, covering medicine, agriculture, the military, the Enlightenment, religious practice, and many other topics; arranged alphabetically from Gabrieli to Lyon, with maps.

Contains entries that provide information about significant people and events in European history from 1450 to 1789, covering medicine, agriculture, the military, the Enlightenment, religious practice, and many other topics; arranged alphabetically from Cologne to fur, with maps.

Presents full-color illustrated photographs and drawings describing the civilization of ancient China, and contains information on the oldest dynasty and early emperors, the teaching of Confucius, health and medicine, arts and crafts and much more.

Contains approximately 160 primary sources on American history and culture from 1920 to 1929, featuring many different types of sources, arranged chronologically in twelve categories, including the arts, education, government and politics, media, medicine and health, religion, and sports.

"Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in modern-day Iraq, the region known as Mesopotamia, Greek for 'between two rivers,' is often called the 'cradle of civilization.' The region is known for the rise of the first cities, as well as the invention of writing. Readers will discover that the various empires of the region, like Babylon and Sumer, made many important contributions to law, politics, mathematics, and agriculture. Simple text and full-color photographs will engage struggling and reluctant readers alike. Maps and a timeline of key dates provide additional information"--Provided by the publisher.

Humorous illustrations and facts combine to provide a portrait of what life might be like as Cleopatra in ancient Egypt.

Provides facts about ancient Greece, discussing the early Greeks, their government, the gods they worshipped, the first Olympics, arts and sciences, and the rise of the Roman empire, and considering the influence of the ancient Greeks in modern times. Includes maps, a time line, and photographs.

An introduction to the ancient Greeks, answering questions about what they ate, where they lived, the work they did, what they wore, their religious beliefs, and aspects of their society and culture. Includes a time line, photographs, and illustrations.

An introduction to the ancient Egyptians, answering questions about who they were, how they farmed, what they ate, the work they did, their religious beliefs, and other topics. Includes a time line, photographs, and illustrations.

Explores the daily life and customs of ancient Greece, including politics, the Olympic games, and the Spartans at war, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.