Explores the historical sites of ancient Rome including the Pantheon, Forum, Mausoleums of Augustus and Hadrian, and the legendary towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum; and presents an overview of society and life in the early Roman Empire.
Explores the historical sites of ancient Egypt including the Cliff Temples of Abu Simbel, Memphis and Thebes, the necropolis of Giza and the Great Pyramid, and the temples of Karnak and Luxor.
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.
Re-creations and on-location reconstructions combine with commentary and analysis from experts to provide insights into two civilizations of ancient America, including the Aztecs and the Mayans.
Presents a reproducible resource packet on ancient civilizations for the fifth and up Social Studies classroom, and contains background information, map activities, games and more on ancient China, India, Africa, and Mesopotamia.
Text and photographs present a description of early humans: their origins; their tools and weapons; how they hunted and foraged for food; and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
