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  • The Ancient Greeks

    Allison Lassieur

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Presents the civilization of ancient Greece, discussing aspects of daily life, religion, and entertainment; and reviews some of the contributions that Greeks made to later civilizations.
    R

  • Life in Ancient Egypt

    Paul C Challen

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2004)
    This book is suitable for ages 8-14. The Egyptian civilisation is one of the oldest in human history. Travel back in time to see how the Ancient Egyptians built magnificent pyramids, developed a system of writing, harnessed the Nile River for agriculture and made their own medicine. Children will love the full-colour illustrations of ancient Egyptian life that explain how people really lived long ago. The topics include: How mummies were made and buried; The afterlife and ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses; How ancient Egyptians farmed and what they ate; Ancient Egyptian art and architecture; Hieroglyphs and how to interpret them.
    U

  • The Ancient Maya

    Lila Perl

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2005)
    Describes the civilization of ancient Maya, including the roles and responsibilities of the people within different social classes, such as the farmers, rulers, scribes, warriors, and traders.
    R

  • The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Hebrews

    Joann Jovinelly, Jason Netelkos

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Dec. 1, 2001)
    Describes easy-to-make crafts that replicate the arts of the ancient Hebrews, and includes historical material, a timeline, a glossary, and resources.
    Q

  • The Ancient Romans

    Allison Lassieur

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Presents the civilization of ancient Rome, discussing aspects of daily life for different social classes and reviewing some of the unique contributions that Romans made to later civilizations.
    R

  • Ancient Incas

    Michael Burgan

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    During the 12th century, high up in the Andes Mountains of South America, the Inca people established their capital city, Cusco. The great city still stands today, in what is now the country of Peru, and it is far from the only remnant of the Inca culture to have a lasting impact on the world. This title explores the rise and fall of the Inca Empire. Readers will discover how the empire was governed, what daily life was like for its people, and much more.
    Y

  • Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World

    Tom McGowen

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, March 1, 2006)
    Presents the life and accomplishments of the young king of Macedonia.

  • Julius Caesar: Ruler of the Roman World

    Zachary Kent

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2006)
    Traces the life and career of Julius Caesar, from his childhood and early education to his military conquests and assassination.

  • The Crafts and Culture of the Vikings

    Joann Jovinelly, Jason Netelkos

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Examines the social life and customs of the Vikings and presents a variety of crafts that replicate artifacts of the time.
    P

  • Life in Ancient China

    Paul Challen

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 30, 2004)
    Examines ancient China and how its politics, daily activities, art, religion, economy, and social structures worked together to form Chinese culture.
    U

  • Great African Kingdoms

    Sean Sheehan

    Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, March 1, 1999)
    Recounts the origin and development of Benin and other African kingdoms, and discusses government, religion, the arts, and everyday life
    Z

  • Life in Ancient Mesopotamia

    Shilpa Mehta-Jones

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Nov. 1, 2004)
    Introduces the people, land, culture, religion, and legacy of ancient Mesopotamia, which is now known as the country of Iraq.
    U