ancient civilization

Covers the inventions and technology used by ancient Egyptians and how their ideas influenced technology today.

"Describes the historical circumstances that led to cities such as Pompeii and Machu Picchu being lost and the archaeological discoveries that found evidence of these cities"--Provided by publisher.

Takes a detailed look at daily life in ancient India, covering such aspects as homes, clothing, food, and religions, and includes step-by-step instructions for fifteen projects related to Indic culture and over two hundred illustrations.

Tells the stories of several ancient cultures, looking at what archaeologists and historians have learned about the lives of people in ancient Egypt, the Far East, the Indus Valley and India, Rome, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Americas, Oceania, the Aegean region, and the Fertile Crescent.

Covers early civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, India, China, and Asia Minor.

Traces the history of ancient Egypt through the dynasties, describing daily life, farming and trade, religion, architecture, literature, and science.

The story of the ancient world: Egypt; Mesopotamia, including the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Persian Empires; Greece; and Rome. Emphasis is placed on the social history: the daily life and customs, religion, and methods of warfare, but political history and the great leaders of each country are also described--Publisher.

Twelve plates illustrate scenes from great civilizations of the past, from a Zulu wedding to Egyptians farming by the Nile. Each plate contains ten deliberate errors or anachronisms to test the reader.

Provides photographs and facts about ten of the world's most extraordinary lost cities, including Machu Picchu, and El Dorado.

Tells the story of Egyptian ruler Tutankhamun, and looks at what was happening in each of seven regions of the world during the time in which he lived. Includes a time line and a map.