Ancient civilizations / Knight, Judson

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.

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.

Profiles men and women who shaped the ancient civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, China, Asia Minor, and other places.