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Mesopotamia
Colin Hynson
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Dec. 15, 2005)Describes the daily life, government, religion, and inventions of the Mesopotamians.
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Ancient Chinese
Tristan Boyer Binns, Mike Taylor
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2006)Boyer Binns, Tristan
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Everyday Life in Ancient Greece
Kirsten Holm
Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2012)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 3 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.
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The Vikings
Tristan Boyer Binns, Ross Watton
Paperback (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2006)Introduces the world of the Vikings, including their history and explorations, along with their daily lives and culture.
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Indian Myths
Shahrukh Husain, Bee Willey
Library Binding (Cherrytree Books, Jan. 1, 2008)None
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Egypt
Eva Bargallo i Chaves
Library Binding (Chelsea Clubhouse, Aug. 1, 2005)Egyptian civilization, one of the most remarkable and long-lasting in human history, was developed more than 5,000 years ago in a region shaped by the almighty Nile River. This culture was known not only for its mathematical and scientific advances, but also for its achievements in art and architecture.
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The Aztecs
Anita Ganeri, Carl Lyons
Paperback (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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Ancient Chinese
Tristan Boyer Binns, Mike Taylor
Paperback (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2006)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.
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