civilization

Presents a variety of facts about the Vikings and their lifestyle, including Viking beliefs, language, family life, and systems of farming and traveling.

Uses art and artifacts to examine the world of ancient China from its political and religious structure to its cultural characteristics.

Traces the movements of Native peoples of North America from 20,000 B.C. to the twenty-first century, looking at ten geographically and culturally disparate regions; and provides information about the traditions, skills, beliefs, art, technology, and other aspects of Native American life.

Presents a collection of idioms, phrases, metaphors, and history of the Yiddish language, and contains information on the Yiddish relationship to food, nature, divinity, and humanity.

A collection of interviews covering the period 1961-1987 with American author James Baldwin.

Examines the geography of ancient Egypt, discusses the importance of the Nile River for farming, fishing, raising animals, and other aspects of life, and looks at the protection provided to Egypt because of its location.

Photographs and text describe many aspects of everyday life for the Romans, whose empire was the most powerful in Europe 2,000 years ago.

A description of life in the Inca empire written in the form of a travel guide.