ancient civilization

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.

A.J. and Andrea share little-known facts about well-known ancient civilizations.

Presents twelve facts about the Bronze age, describing tools and weapons, architecture, government, medicine, religion, and more.

"Examines 12 of the most engaging ancient mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its ancient and recent discoveries paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at several different lost cities from around the world, including Babylon, Karnak, Herculaneum and Mesa Verde, discussing their contributions, civilization and more.

Presents essays that examine the ancient civilizations and cultures of China, the Americas, Africa, Greece, and Rome; with photographs, maps, and sidebars on topics of interest.