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  • The First Civilizations

    Giovanni Caselli

    Hardcover (Peter Bedrick Books, July 1, 1985)
    A social history of the ancient world, from the prehistoric hunting cultures to the early civilizations of Egypt, China, and Greece, focuses on the tools, weapons, homes, clothing, food, and other aspects
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  • The First Civilizations

    Giovanni Caselli

    Paperback (Peter Bedrick Books, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Traces the early history of civilization from the first toolmakers of four million years ago through the Greeks of the fifth century B.C.
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  • The First Civilizations

    Anne Millard

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 1978)
    Describes how people first became farmers, and discusses life in Jericho, Catal Huyuk, Sumeria, Ancient Egypt, Crete, the Indus Valley and Babylon
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  • First Civilizations

    Erica C. D. Hunter, Mike Corbishley

    Hardcover (Facts on File, June 1, 2003)
    Text, maps, illustrations, charts, tables, and chronologies depict the history, society, and political life of the first civilizations, from Mesopotamia to Persia and Assyria.

  • First Civilizations

    Erica C. D. Hunter

    Hardcover (Checkmark Books, May 1, 1994)
    Discusses the earliest civilizations of the Middle East, from the first settlements to the Assyrian and Persian empires, and describes major archaeological sites
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  • The First Civilizations

    Carson-Dellosa Publishing

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, Feb. 9, 2001)
    In The First Civilizations, the first volume in Peter Bedrick Books' comprehensive new History of the World series, readers will discover how the first human beings lived, what life was like during the ice age, and how the first farmers used fire to develop new tools and weapons. Readers will journey through the emerging civilizations of Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, Africa, China, and more.This beautifully illustrated six-volume series introduces children to the important developments in world history in a clear and accessible way. Each book:•Presents key information in historical order for easy reference.•Examines the important political, religious, scientific, artistic, and lifestyle developments that have shaped our world.•Includes timelines on every spread for quick and easy reference.•Features an insightful quotation on every spread that provides the view of an important historical figure of the time.
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  • The First Civilizations

    Anne Millard

    Paperback (E D C Publications, June 1, 1978)
    Book by Millard, Anne

  • The first civilizations

    J. M Roberts

    Hardcover (Penguin, )
    None

  • Prehistory and the First Civilizations

    J. M. Roberts

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, Feb. 28, 2002)
    The Illustrated History of the World is a lavishly illustrated edition of J. M. Roberts's bestselling History of the World. Now completely revised and updated, each volume of this comprehensive reference work traces the tumultuous story of humankind from prehistory to the end of the 20th century. The rise and fall of civilizations; the impact of powerful individuals on world events; the interplay of state and religion; the social and economic factors that influence societies--these are some of the themes of this masterful, sweeping narrative. Over 2,000 photographs in color and black-and-white present a unique visual panoply of the march of history. In addition, more than 200 maps and artworks in full color underscore important events. Fully integrated sidebars and feature boxes narrow in on key themes, providing an additional layer of interest. Each volume also contains a double-page, illustrated chronology of major events, plus a bibliography and detailed index. Authoritative, brilliantly written, and superbly illustrated, this outstanding and popular work of scholarship makes the whole sweep of history vivid and accessible as never before.

  • Lost Civilizations - The Celts

    Allison Lassieur

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, March 1, 2001)
    Examines the history, culture, and artistic contributions of the ancient Celts from 600 BC - 600 AD, in Europe and in the western Atlantic regions where the Celtic influence is still felt today. Illustrated with maps and photographs.
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  • The First Civilizations

    Alan Millard

    Paperback (Macmillan, July 26, 1979)
    None

  • Lost Civilizations - The Mayans

    Stuart A. Kallen

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 2000)
    The Mayan pyramids that stand today on the Yucatan Peninsula are a stunning reminder of a powerful civilization that ruled the people of southern Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Belize for more than 6,000 years. The Mayans comprehensively explores the politics and culture of the Mayan Empire in vivid detail from 1500 BC to the 16th-century arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.