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Khmer Empire
Tami Deedrick
Library Binding (Steadwell Books, Sept. 1, 2001)Presents a brief history of the Khmer Empire, and examines the daily life and culture of its citizens.
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Mesopotamia
Tami Deedrick
Library Binding (Steadwell Books, Sept. 1, 2001)Presents a brief history of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, examines the daily life and culture of its citizens, and looks at the ways this civilization has contributed to modern society.
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The Aztecs
Anita Ganeri, Carl Lyons
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2006)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.
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The Egyptians: Builders of the Pyramids
Katherine Reece
Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 2006)"The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered"--Provided by publisher.Introduces ancient Egyptian civilization, discussing the climate of the country and the social life and customs, religion, and politics of the people who lived there.
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China
Dolores Gassos
Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Aug. 1, 2005)More than 9,000 years ago, in the immense territories of East Asia, irrigated by mighty rivers that flow into the Pacific Ocean, began the history of the great Chinese civilization that lasted into the modern era. Under the rule of emperors, a meticulously structured society developed, and the all the arts flourished.
