civilization

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civilization

Centers of invention

The Roots of Western Civilization
1994
Describes the growth, development, and importance of academic learning and scientific inquiry in Western Civilization, stressing the significance of inventions and intellectual advancement.

Our times

America at the birth of the twentieth century
1996
A social history of America from 1900 to 1925, exploring the details of the lives of those who lived during World War I and the roaring twenties.

In the shadow of the pyramids

Egypt during the Old Kingdom
1986

As? vivieron los Mayas

1983
Illustrations and text describe how the Mayan people lived, with information on their beliefs, traditions, food, clothing, homes, leaders, and practices.

Step into the-- Celtic world

2004
Step back to a time more than two thousand years ago, when the warlike Celts dominated northern and Central Europe. Marvel at their bravery and nobility in battle and discover why they were both hated and admired by the Greeks and Romans.

The Moors

Islam in the west
1980

Native Americans

enduring cultures and traditions
1996
Summary: A comprehensive discourse of the complex cultures and traditions of American Indian groups across the continent.

Mesopotamia

2002
Provides for young readers a history on Mesopotamia using simple text, photographs, and illustrations.

The collected essays of Ralph Ellison

2003
A collection of writings by award-winning author Ralph Ellison, including reviews, criticisms, essays, and interviews.

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