civilization

An introduction to the world's countries, religions, and cultures.

Narrated by Julian Lennon and Jack Thompson, Whaledreamers passionately explores the connection between the subtle elegance of these 'mothers of the sea' and ancient civilizations around the world whose culture is based on whales.

Presents a visual representation of what the planet would become if all human habitation disappeared.

Contains fourteen documentaries that examine some of history's greatest civilizations through a survey of the architectural and engineering marvels they left behind, looking at ancient Rome, the Byzantines, the British Empire, China, the Aztecs, Egypt, and others.

A first atlas for students features over fifty maps of world regions in addition to trivia about different countries and cultures.

Find out when civilization began. "You will find out all kinds of fascinating things about how people lived thousands of years ago; the games they played, their writing, their bathrooms, and the ingenious things they invented to make their lives easier.".

"Takes readers on a . . . ride through the entire 13.8 billion years we've come to know as "history" . . . focusing on defining events (thresholds), major trends, and . . . questions about our origins"--Dust jacket.

Presents a photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind.

Did you know that 1% of the white noise you see on your television is actually background radiation from The Big Bang? This landmark television special cuts 13.7 billion years of history down to size just in two hours. It's an epic story that will give surprising connections to our daily lives. From the formation of the earth and the emergence of life, to the advance of man and the growth of civilization, it's a rapid-fire view of our unforgettable story.