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Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
What was life like for the people who lived thousands of years ago in Egypt? Students will learn about marriage, women's role, education, and what kinds of games children played through artifacts and colorful paintings from the time.
44) Greeks
Publisher
Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Today, beautiful 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 powerful society that lasted from 600 to 200 BC. Their fates, they believed, were in the hands of hundreds of superhuman gods with awesome powers. But not all these gods were kind. They were jealous and greedy and loyal, just like people. Read more about their incredible...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The Chinese empire spanned more than two thousand years, providing the world with many important inventions and influential philosophies. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes, this title begins with A Brief History of Ancient China and then examines these questions: How Important Was the Great Wall in the Development of Ancient Chinese Civilization? What Effect Did Confucianism Have on the Chinese Moral and Political Outlook?...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jinkies! A spooky spirit is haunting the buried city of Pompeii. It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the ancient city, learn about the Romans who called Pompeii home, and discover what happened that fateful day that changed everything.
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English
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In 30 BC, after Cleopatra committed suicide, power in Egypt fell to the Romans. Roman rule brought with it great changes in all areas of Egyptian life. Over time, Roman influence over Egyptian culture became more obvious in the architecture, worship of gods, poetry, and even how mummies were prepared.
52) Ancient Maya
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The legacy of past civilizations is still with us today. In Ancient Maya, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the Maya people, including their advanced mathematics and massive stone cities. Engaging text provides details on the civilization's history, development, daily life, culture, art, technology, warfare, social organization, and more. Well-chosen maps and images of artifacts bring the past to life.
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English
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The Greek philosopher Plato first wrote about Atlantis around 360 BC. It was discussed as a model society, a place characterized by peace, beauty, and wealth. Then, and now, there has been a quest to find Atlantis and know for sure if the legendary civilization ever existed. Modern archaeologists take this search seriously and several significant sites are now under scrutiny to see if the mysterious city-state can be identified.
Series
Ancient civilizations volume 26
Publisher
International Masters Publishers
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
The city of Teotihuacan was one of the most impressive and long lasting of the ancient civilizations. The city contained impressive avenues, palaces, and towering pyramids. See how archaeologists are finding information on how this once mighty and thriving population lived and why they might have built great pyramids that rivaled ancienf Egypt's.
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English
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The great Mongol chief Genghis Khan united the tribes of Mongolia and controlled an incredible empire. Discover how a nomadic lifestyle, the army's prowess and its commander, Genghis Khan, ensured victory for the Mongols. Not just a great warrior, Genghis Khan also implemented innovations in law, writing, and trade that took his empire to new heights and created a legacy.
56) Ancient Egypt
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the society, politics and beliefs of Ancient Egypt and the surrounding Nile Valley region, along with the cultural achievements of this ancient civilization.
57) Ancient Rome
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Explores the legacy of the Roman Empire and its famous leaders such as Julius Caesar, along with the society, politics and beliefs of this ancient civilization, which has influenced the Western world for centuries.
Author
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Ancient Canaan and Israel: New Perspectives presents the great cultural traditions of ancient Israel and unearths their archaeological, historical, and literary past. Charting the region's cyclical course of expansion and decline through three main waves of settlement, this work focuses on environmental perspectives and cultural ecology in ancient Israel and also explores religious practices, political and social
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