civilization

An illustrated introduction to the history, geography, people, and spiritual life of Indonesia.

Presents a story of a grandfather who enchants his granddaughter with tales of tombs and treasures. Travel back more than 4,000 years to a time when the Great Pyramids of Giza were built. A special 3-minute bonus program gives you an insider's look at what it took to create this film.

Explores life in ancient Mesopotamia including their daily lives, the tools they used, and how their inventions impact us today.

Thousands of years ago, the people of ancient Egypt began constructing enormous buildings called pyramids. Many of them still stand today. Have you ever wondered how they were built? Readers will follow the story of Khalid, Merti, and Sabu as they get a firsthand look at the construction of these amazing structures. They will discover what materials were used, what kinds of tools workers used, and much more.

From the lowliest slave to the most powerful ruler, every civilization has been built--and undone--by different classes of people. This new series takes an anthropologist's view of five famous Ancient Civilizations, noting how the various social groups influenced and interacted with each other and changed the very history of the world. Emphasizing each civilization's legacy and innovations, each title also presents a timeline of major historical events and engaging facts are highlighted throughout the text. In this title discover an historical overview of the Egyptian civilization from the perspectives of the social classes, from the king to the laborers, including the North African kingdoms' growth and decline.

In graphic novel format looks at Chinese civilization from the Qing to the Ming Dynasty.

In graphic novel format looks at Chinese civilization from the Three Kingdoms through the Tang Dynasty.

Describes life in ancient Egypt, 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 history, who built the pyramids, and how mummies were made.