Untold history of ancient civilizations

"Ruins dot the hillsides in the country of Greece. Some of the ruins are literally thousands of years old. They begin to tell the tale of the ancient Greeks, who built a . . . society that lasted from 600 to 200 BC. Their fates, they believed, were in the hands of hundreds of superhuman gods with . . . powers. These . . . people were scholars, farmers, warriors, scientists, and artists. They accomplished . . . feats both in technology and philosophy. They invented the Olympic Games, pointed the way to modern medicine, and developed the basic ideas behind modern day democracy. Find out more about these people ahead of their time [in this book]"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the ancient Egyptian people, including their government, culture, language, accomplishments, and more.

Presents the history of the Vikings, including their trade routes, lands, laws, language, commerce, and more.

"Before European explorers reached the shores of North and Central America, an . . . empire arose--the Aztecs. Meet the Aztec gods, and learn what the Aztecs did to keep them happy. Discover what it's like to walk in the footsteps of an Aztec warrior, a noblewoman, a priest, or a slave. Find out what they wore, what they ate--and who their enemies turned out to be"--Provided by publisher.