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  • The Ancient Romans

    Allison Lassieur

    Library Binding
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Details the duties of an emperor, the activities of an architect, and describes some of the discoveries and writings that led to our present-day understanding of this fascinating civilization.
    R

  • Life in Ancient South America

    Hazel Richardson

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2005)
    This book is intended for ages 8-14. The ancient Incas developed a government based on the conquest of neighbouring communities, at the same time preserving the local customs and traditions of the cultures that came before. Beautiful images portray the land now known as Peru, as well as the astounding people who lived there prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Topics include: the Moche and Nazca peoples; agricultural innovations, including irrigation and terraced farming; Nazca geoglyphs and ray centres; record-keeping when most could not read or write; mummification, textile weaving, pottery, ancestor and nature worship; and the extensive Inca road network.
    U

  • The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Greeks

    Joann Jovinelly, Jason Netelkos

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Describes easy-to-make crafts that replicate the arts of ancient Greece and includes historical material, a timeline, a glossary, and resources.
    Y

  • Ancient India

    Virginia Schomp

    Library Binding
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Looks at the culture and people of ancient India. Topics explored include religious practices and the roles of Brahman priests in society. This title also covers several important eras, including the Indus Valley civilization and Vedic periods.
    R

  • The Ancient Aztecs

    Liz Sonneborn

    Library Binding
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Creates a portrait of life in the ancient Aztec civilization. Each chapter focuses on a different part of society, such as peasants, scholars/scribes, priests, soldiers, rulers, and more.
    R

  • Ancient Egypt

    Nel Yomtov

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2012)
    Explores the lifestyles of the ancient Egyptians, from the time they first settled into the Nile River Valley to the invasion of the Muslim armies, while focusing on how this society formed.
    X

  • The Ancient Egyptians

    Lila Perl

    Library Binding
    None

  • The Vikings

    Virginia Schomp

    Library Binding
    None
    R

  • The Ancient Kushites

    Liz Sonneborn

    Library Binding (Paw Prints, Aug. 11, 2008)
    None
    R

  • The Ancient Inca

    Patricia Calvert

    Library Binding
    None

  • Solon: Athenian Statesman and Poet

    Beatriz Santillian, Bernard Randall

    Library Binding (Rosen Young Adult, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Describes the political and economic system in Athens in the time of Solon, his life and career, his writings, and his role in abolishing debts, increasing political rights, and creating a legal system based on written law.
    Z+

  • The Ancient Greeks

    Allison Lassieur

    Library Binding
    None
    R