Books in The World of Ancient Greece series

Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of historys greatest civilizations. This title details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.

Sobek in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ancient Egyptian god of food and water. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.

Western literature, philosophy, medicine, and astronomy all have roots in the science and technology of ancient Greece. The Greeks' unparalleled achievements in the technology of writing, construction, warfare, and medicine are covered in this book, in which readers will learn about such creations as the Greek temple, amphitheater, water clock, phalanx, trireme, and catapult. Supports history-social science content standards mandating student understanding of the origins and influence of agricultural, technological, and commercial developments in key ancient civilizations. Broadens student understanding of the relationship among science, technology, and society by highlighting how major scientific and mathematical discoveries and technological innovations have affected societies throughout history.

Ma'at in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth and justice. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.