civilization

Explores the history and architecture of India, featuring graphics, computer animation, and location footage. Examines how architectural glories such as the Taj Mahal reflect the character of the Indian people. Includes a graphic recreation of an Indus Valley City of the Second Millenium B.C.

Visits some of India's most heralded landmarks, including the Taj Mahal, the fortress of Agra, the city of Lahore, and the fabled city of Fatelpur Sikri.

Explores three ancient civilizations of East and West Africa including the Ashantis in Ghana, the Swahili settlement, and the Dogon people of Mali.

Explores archaeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, and writings to provide insights into life in the ancient African civilizations of the Swahili and Great Zimbabwe, discussing the people and cultures of the East African empires.

Explores archaeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, and writings to provide insights into life in ancient China, discussing rulers and dynasties, the construction of the Great Wall, the Silk Road, innovations such as silk, calligraphy, and the yo-yo, and other topics.

Reenactments, dramatic readings, and interviews with historians examine significant events in U.S history from 1585 to 1763, discussing the early European settlers and interaction with Native Americans, the Jamestown and Puritan settlements, and religious diversity.

"Explores the culture and achievements of ancient China through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader ... clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.

Explores what life was like in ancient Greece for children, discussing schooling, how society worked for men and women, politics, war, entertainment, and religion.

Examines the history of ancient Rome, discussing the extent of the empire, looking at achievements in the areas of art and literature, engineering, and government, and considering the lasting legacy of the civilization.

Explores the history of Japan through visits to natural, cultural, and architectural sites, including the Itsukushima Shrine, and the Genbaku Dome at the epicenter of the World War II atomic blast.