Illustrations and easy-to-follow text introduce students to the history, culture, and people of ancient Rome and examine its many contributions to Western society.
Describes the lives of the ancient Phoenicians, covering their foods, crops, animals, clothing, trade, and religions, and includes a time line and a glossary.
Describes the world of the ancient Mesopotamians, describing their clothing, agriculture, arts, religion, and other aspects of their lives, and includes a glossary, a time line, and further reading lists.