history, ancient

Provides descriptions of the seven wonders of the ancient world, including the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Colossus of Rhodes, the lighthouse at Alexandria, the hanging gardens of Babylon, the mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the statue of Zeus at Olympia, and the temple of Artemis at Ephesus.

"Witness the fiery beginnings of our Earth, and the explosion of life on our planet. Fly with a pterosaur! Hang out with apes! Ride a mammoth! Help to make an amazing cave painting and witness the first ever writing--a hymn to the Moon Goddess! An . . . introduction to prehistory, from first life on Earth to the beginning of recorded history"--Back cover.

Provides a snapshot of the often surprising technologies developed by various ancient civilizations.

Presents a comprehensive study of the history of the ancient world from the Paleolithic Age and early Mesopotamian civilizations, expansion into Asia Minor and Eurasia, the Assyrian culture, classical Greece and Rome, through to the fall of the Roman Empire.

From the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the Great Wall of China and beyond, the landmarks of the world's ancient cultures still stand as impressive reminders of our past. But traces of these long-ago civilizations can also be found in more unusual places, including a fast-food restaurant!.

Presents villains from ancient history, including Brutus, Antony and Cleopatra, Caligula, Nero, Cao Cao, Locusta, and Attila the Hun.

A visual encyclopedia that explores a wide variety of topics in ancient history.

A visual encyclopedia that explores a wide variety of topics in ancient history.

Discusses the civilization of Ancient China whose dynasties dominated the eastern world.

Examines the economy of Ancient Greece, discussing currency, job availability, trade and more.