civilization

This volume, from "Phrygia and the Phrygians" to "Zoroaster and Zoroastrianism," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

This volume, from "Inscriptions" to "Phoenicia and the Phoenicians," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

This volume, covering "Clay Tablets" to "Inheritance," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

This volume, covering "Abu Simbel" to "Cities and City-States," presents the history and cultures of the ancient Near East.

Discusses everyday life and culture in ancient Greece, including their religious practices, eating habits, clothing styles, farming efforts, and social endeavors.

Text and photographs present the life and work of famed Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance period.

"Mummy Cat prowls his pyramid home, longing for his beloved owner. As he roams the tomb, lavish murals above his head display scenes of the cat with his young Egyptian queen. Hidden hieroglyphs deepen the tale and are explained in an author's note"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the personal life and career achievements of Heinrich Schliemann, a driven and sometimes dishonest archeologist who attempted to discover the lost city of Troy.

"Journey back in time to the days of the mighty Roman Empire. Join Cato, the young son of a merchant, as he and his best friend Titus watch the triumphal parade of the emperor, cheer on their favorite team in the chariot races, and sneak into the Colosseum to witness the violent clash of the gladiators. Along the way, you can solve the mystery of how our hero ends up surrounded by pigs at the story's end. It's a bloody, muddy adventure in one of history's greatest empire."--Page [4] cover.

"Are you ready to take an imaginary trip to a long-ago time and faraway place? Life for kids in "The Middle Kingdom" was filled with plenty of hard work but also plenty of fun. Come along to this place of emperors and dynasties, farming and festivals, kites and dragon boats and colorful silk robes. Let's visit Ancient China!"--Back cover.