ancient civilizations

Examines the mythical lost civilization of Atlantis, said to have been destroyed in a massive disaster. For centuries people searched for its location all around the world. Only in the last few decades did archaeologists and other diligent historical detectives discover it was a real place.

Describes ancient Egypt, including its government structure, major achievements, struggles, and rise to power, as well as its lasting influences on the world.

Travel back thousands of years to ancient China, one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Learn about how people lived, including the different jobs they had, what foods they ate, and what children did for fun. Also discover how influential rulers changed the country throughout the centuries and how ancient Chinese inventions altered the course of human history.

A resource of internet sites to use with middle school students in Social Studies.

This book examines the Nubian civilization, a civilization south of Egypt that was intimately tied with ancient Egypt, and investigates how it flourished along the banks of the Nile from 3800 B.C. to the 1200s.

This book examines the Maya civilization, a civilization that flourished within the jungles of Mesoamerica from 2500 B.C. to 1500 A.D.

This book looks at aspects of everyday life for the Romans: clothes, food, religious beliefs, recreation, travel, expansion, jewelry, and military.

Traces the roots of civilization from the Jewish Exodus into Babylon through the first cities of ancient Sumer.