civilization

Explores the daily life and customs of ancient Egypt, including deadly diseases, gods and curses, and mummification, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.

An illustrated description of 100 jobs in ancient Egypt including reed cutters, sandal makers, embalmers, gardeners, and various other jobs within the government or temple.

Describes more than sixty ideas and innovations that originated in Africa.

Provides instructions for twenty-five projects that teach students ages nine and up about ancient China.

Examines some of the significant changes that took place in American society during the 1920s, and looks at specific aspects of the decade's popular culture, including advertising, architecture, fashion, food, leisure activities, literature, music, performing and visual arts, and travel.

Presents the history and civilization of Ancient Rome, including detailed maps, sidebars, short biographies, and timelines.

Explains the development of ancient Mesopotamia, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.

Explains the development of the ancient Mayan empire, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.

Explores civilization in ancient India, discussing empires, rulers, religion, art, agriculture, trade, and other related topics.

Contains entries that provide information on topics, terms, people, and events of the 1950s in the United States and Canada, each with suggestions for further reading; arranged alphabetically from Jackie Robinson Herman Wouk. Includes comprehensive indexes, a time line, and other reference tools.