ancient civilization

"Travel through time, grab your magnifying glass and seek out . . . facts about ancient history in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot! Spanning continents and covering thousands of years, this . . . book shows how the people of these vanished civilizations lived and how their societies evolved. Explore the lives of ancient Greek gods, meet fearsome gladiators from ancient Rome, and uncover the mystery of the Aztecs"--Provided by publisher.

A trivia book of ancient civilizations that provides information about the people of the ancient world and the surprising details of their cities, people, and daily lives.

In this book, kids ages 7 to 10 learn about the history, culture, economics, and daily life of the Aztecs, Maya, and Incas. Includes STEAM activities that promote critical and creative thinking.

"Which lost civilization built Angkor Wat, in Cambodia? What is found at the remains of Cahokia, the ancient Mississippian city? Follow along and gather evidence to answer questions about Earth's lost kingdoms, empires, and their leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces several female political, cultural, and social leaders in different ancient civilizations.

Discover 100 of the world's most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures. Treasures both natural and manmade make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe. Discover sunken wrecks loaded with pirate gold, the abandoned tombs of the world's most powerful rulers and even meteorites treasures from outer space! A central gatefold offers a close-up look at the wonders hidden within the Forbidden City in China, while Blue Peter award-winning author David Long also addresses contemporary topics such as our threatened natural wonders and the ownership of cultural treasures.

Contains activities designed to teach students about ancient civilizations.

"... deciphers inscriptions from the main civilizations of the ancient era: Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Holy Land, Persia, Greece, Phoenicians and Etruscans, and Romans"--Back cover.

Describes the discovery of a powerful memory technique used by our preliterate ancestors in their monuments like Stonehenge and the statues of Easter Island, and discusses how we can use their secrets to train our own minds and increase memory skills.

Contains sixty-nine alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about culture and society in the ancient world, discussing agriculture, building techniques, diet, festivals, language, transportation, writing, and other topics, and including over 250 photographs and maps.