civilization, ancient

Investigates the history, culture, rulers, language, and writing of the ancient Mayans.

Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans.

Text and photographs provide an exploration of the arts and cultures of ancient civilizations.

Chronicles Olof Rudbeck's efforts to prove that the lost civilization of Atlantis really did exist and explores how the world responded to his claims.

Traces the history of the ancient world from the birth of Sumerian civilization around 3500 B.C. in the Tigris-Euphrates valley to the fall of the Roman Empire in A.D. 453, exploring cultural and social history as well as political and cultural development.

An illustrated introduction to the geography of ancient Rome from city to empire, covering the Mediterranean Sea, the Tiber, farm land, natural defenses, building materials, Roman settlements and roads, aqueducts, and more.

Text and illustrations describe the history of ancient civilizations, focusing on key social and technological developments.