civilization

Discusses how artists have portrayed the human body throughout history.

A graphic novel that explores the history of human civilization and the technological, scientific, and artistic accomplishments of humans.

A collection of humorous anecdotes and trivia from 60,000 years of world history. Includes a hint of matriarchal organization in early Jewish history and significant numbers such as the number of days in the Mayan ceremonial year and the number of libraries in the eighth century in Cordoba.

Profiles fifty minerals and discusses their influence on civilization.

"Most history is hierarchical: it's about popes, presidents, and prime ministers. But what if that's simply because hierarchies create the historical archives? What if we are missing equally powerful but less visible networks-leaving them to the conspiracy theorists, with their dreams of all-powerful Illuminati? The twenty-first century has been hailed as the Networked Age ... argues that social networks are nothing new. From the printers and preachers who made the Reformation to the freemasons who led the American Revolution, it was the networkers who disrupted the old order of popes and kings. Far from being novel, our era is the Second Networked Age, with the personal computer in the role of the printing press."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduction to history and world civilizations, using simple text, stories, illustrations, and photos. Features include activities and projects, definitions, review questions, fun facts, school curriculum correlations, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

Wesley's garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.

This intriguing book will fascinate any young reader with some of the most mysterious occurrences in history.

Offers young readers a perspective into the some of the greatest civilizations in history.