civilization

Readers explore the complex and unique civilization that developed in ancient Egypt with a strong focus on the most exciting aspects of this common social studies curriculum topic.

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

An introduction to Maya culture, covering beliefs, daily life, games they played, and more.

An introduction to the Aztec empire, covering gods, palaces, artifacts, and more.

Describes the civilization of Rome including the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

"This book examines how material objects of the 20th century reflect dominant ideas and testify to the ways social change happens"--Amazon.

"When Muhammed swept victorious into the city of Mecca in 630 C.E., one of his first acts was to destroy all of the idols at the Kabbah, one of the holiest sites in the Islamic world. ISIS is taking the prophet's idea to the extreme, attempting to raze art and architecture they deem un-Islamic from their domain. Ancient cities have fallen beneath bulldozers and clouds of dust, while priceless artifacts have been looted from museums and destroyed. Students will be challenged to ask why ISIS is so bent on destroying artifacts of the past and what power the preservation of these objects gives those fighting against the Islamic State"--Amazon.

A look at the ancient civilization of the Maya people, including some of their most important archaeological sites -- from the sacred Maya city of Chichen Itza on the Yucatan Peninsula to the jungle temples and palaces of Tikal in Guatemala.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the Great Pyramid of Giza to young readers.

"It was once said that anyone who entered the Russian village of Dargavs would never leave...alive! This community, now called the City of Dead, contains about 100 crypts in the form of tiny white houses, some dating back more than 300 years. This noteworthy volume addresses the legends and myths of this mysterious place--including lore that people were sealed into their crypts while still alive. Thoughtful sidebars, carefully selected images, and a thorough timeline are valuable additions to this high-interest text"--From the publisher's web site.