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Mansa Musa

leader of Mali
Examines the life of Mansa Musa, who ruled as emperor of the Mali Empire from 1312 to 1337.

Socrates

Greek philosopher
Discusses the culture and philosophy of Socrates, covering his style of teaching, life in Athens, strange behaviors, method of argument and analytic questioning, execution because of his beliefs, and influence on later leaders and philosophers.

Mesopotamia

Offers a brief overview of ancient Mesopotamia, providing information on its people, traditions, daily life, cuisine, beliefs, and impact on world history and development.

Hammurabi

Babylonian ruler
A brief biography of ancient Babylonian ruler, Hammurabi, that describes his empire and the contributions he made in the areas of art, language, and religion.

Julius Caesar

Roman leader
A brief biography of Roman soldier and leader, Julius Caesar, that also describes the city and rural life, language, social classes, and culture of ancient Rome.
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Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

An introduction to the Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs that discusses their beliefs, customs, cities, rulers, and the Spanish overtaking of the civilizations.
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Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs

2007
An introduction to the Mayas, Incas, and Aztecs that discusses their beliefs, customs, cities, rulers, and the Spanish overtaking of the civilizations.

Siddhartha Guatama

the Buddha
2007
Contains basic facts about Siddhartha Gautama, founder of Buddhism, from his birth to his death, written for elementary age students. Full color images, a glossary and index are included.

Julius Caesar

Roman leader
2007
A brief biography of Roman soldier and leader, Julius Caesar, that also describes the city and rural life, language, social classes, and culture of ancient Rome.

Hatshepsut

first female pharaoh
2007
Provides an overview of the life and rule of Hatshepsut the first female ruler of Egypt, and includes information about ancient Egyptian society.

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