civilization

An introduction to the Ancient Greeks. Learn about their warriors, gods, way of life, and more.

The cradle of civilization is being drained of life--by a vampire! Amy, Elena, and Marcus use T?o's time machine to venture back to ancient Mesopotamia, where a vampire is plaguing the Mesopotamian people and their crops. Can the team solve the mystery of the damaged crops and keep the people--and the vampire--safe? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Mesopotamian civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.

"When you think of the achievements and legacy of ancient Greece, you probably think of art, architecture, and democracy. But ancient Greeks left so much more to the world, and some of their inventions will surprise modern readers. The list includes the lighthouse, the alarm clock, the shower, and trial by jury. This . . . volume will introduce readers to all this and more as they explore the myriad accomplishments of ancient Greece"--.

"Would you have survived in Ancient Egypt? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and culture of the Maya Civilization.

Introduces readers to all aspects of ancient Egypt including its rulers, death rituals, medicine, arts, and military. Includes over 100 color photographs and illustrations, activities, an interactive glossary of terms, and further resources.

Explores how themes related to post-war nuclear weapons and technology were portrayed in various art forms, including popular music, visual arts, novels, and film.

Discusses the period of slavery during which over ten and half million Africans were shipped to the Caribbean and Latin America, examines the history of the African presence in Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, and Peru, looks at the cultures that originated from these African ancestors, and considers the presence of anti-black racism in Latin America.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historians, diplomats, music legends and sports giants explore the grand American experiment in democracy, culture, innovation and ideas, revealing the setbacks, suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is--and what it can be.

In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.