ancient civilization

Explains the development of the ancient Mayan empire, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.

Recounts the story of the discovery and exploration of the tomb of Tutankhamun, the legend of Troy, Pompeii, and other ancient discoveries.

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

Covers the inventions and technology used in ancient China and how their ideas influenced technology today.

Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.

An illustrated introduction to the geography of ancient Rome from city to empire, covering the Mediterranean Sea, the Tiber, farm land, natural defenses, building materials, Roman settlements and roads, aqueducts, and more.

Presents five hundred facts on ancient cultures, arranged in such categories as food and drink, fashion, sport, society, writing, war, animals, death, and the spiritual world.

Explores the historical Greco-Roman sites in and around the Aegean coast including Troy, ancient Paphos, and the thermal spa of Hierapolis.

Presents twelve essays that examine ancient civilizations and cultures around the world, with photographs, maps, sidebars, a glossary, timeline, research and activity suggestions, and an index. Includes biographies that tell the life stories of thirty-eight individuals who had great influence on the civilizations in which they lived.

A guide to teaching middle school students about medieval and ancient times using the graffitti of the times.