civilization

Discusses the history, settlements, social structure, religion, occupations, and culture of the Vikings.

Explores the ancient civilizations of the Americas, focusing on the history and culture of the Maya and Aztec civilizations and their influence on the development of the New World.

A collection of essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, in which she discusses the roots of her cultural, political, and spiritual activism, and offers her opinions on a wide range of public and private issues.

Presents a cumulative index to the almanacs and biographies volumes of "Early Civilizations in the Americas.".

Presents an overview of ancient civilization, summarizes theories about early life in the Americas, and examines the history, society, and culture of the Andean and Mesoamerican civilizations. Includes sidebars, time lines, illustrations, glossaries, and research and activity ideas.

Describes the Vikings way of life and simulates its odors.

Examines the biblical narratives in their historical, social, archaeological, and mythological contexts and provides a section with a book-by-book summary of the Bible.

The real-life stories of such heroes as Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Stonewall Jackson, Colin Powell, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Captain America, Spiderman, Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yeager, Will Rogers, Clint Eastwood, Hank Aaron, and Mark McGwire as well as many more.

Explores ancient African myths and legends; and describes its history, geography, religious beliefs, government, and customs.