Books in Ancient Civilizations series

Mesopotamia is often called the Cradle of Civilization and it is this region that is the focus of this book, DISCOVER ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA. Ancient Mesopotamia, centering on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, features the rise of city-states and innovations in agriculture. The people of Mesopotamia also developed complex systems of writing, architectural wonders, advancements in military tactics and weaponry, and some of the first recorded legal codes.

This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of the Aztecs. This book looks at how the Aztecs ruled their empire and prayed to their gods. It also explores the many aspects of daily life, from food and farming to Aztec arts and crafts. Did you know? The Aztecs worshipped hundreds of gods and goddesses. The clothing the Aztecs wore represented their status in society. The Aztecs played a sport called ulama, a mix of basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The Ancient Civilizations series tells the stories of the greatest cultures in human history and explains the lives of ancient people with amazing facts and stories.

Ancient Rome was a fascinating place with a fascinating and intricate culture. Young people will find themselves pulled into the story of a Roman general who comes home to work as a Praetorian Guard. Through the lens of this character, the story will reveal a great deal about Roman clothing, education, entertainment, government, and more to readers.

In 481 CE, the Salian Franks crowned Clovis I their king. At the age of fifteen, the young monarch set about uniting all the Franks barbarian tribes that inhabited much of the region that became modern-day France and Germany. A fierce warrior and an astute administrator, he expanded his originally modest kingdom in northeast Gaul (France) by all possible means, including conquest, marriage, diplomacy, and deception. When he married Clotilda, a devout Roman Catholic, he converted to Catholicism and became instrumental in spreading his new religion across Europe. By the time Clovis died in 511, his domain covered most of Western Europe, from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, and from the Atlantic Ocean to the source of the Danube River. The French regard him as the founder of their monarchy.

This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of the ancient Chinese. It explores how the Chinese worked, played, and lived their daily lives. It also looks at how the Chinese world was ruled and how they built massive structures, including the Great Wall. Did you know? The Great Wall was built more than 2,400 years ago. The Chinese built many inventions from their vast knowledge of math and science. Ancient Chinese coins looked like tiny knives. The Ancient Civilizations series tells the stories of the greatest cultures in human history and explains the lives of ancient people with amazing facts and stories.

Explore the Aztec empire, includingTenochtitlâan, daily life, and ruins.A True Book: Ancient Civilizations series allows readers to experience what makes each ancient civilization distinctive and exceptional as well look at its influence on the some of the practices of the modern world. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.

Ancient Sparta is a city-state known for its military conquests and successes. This text introduces readers to the culture of Sparta, which helped turn the ancient civilization into a mighty war machine. Readers learn about life in Sparta, including the importance of slaves and warriors and the roles of men and women. Written to support social studies curricula, this title also covers this civilization’s art, education, religion, and wars. Readers will be fascinated by the rise and fall of this city-state, which they’ll visualize through engaging images and illustrations.

The first people to develop an alphabet with vowels were those of Ancient Greece. They were also the first to have an Olympic competition over 3000 years ago. Readers will get a unique perspective into life in Ancient Greece in this illustrated, graphic novel-style volume. The book takes a peek at the life of a magistrate and his family, while providing details about what life was like in this ancient culture.