Books with title Uncovering the Culture of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt was a formative civilization in the history of the world. This volume examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sitesincluding Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, Karnak Temple, and moreas well as at the everyday objects ordinary citizens left behind. Highly detailed photographs, exciting fact boxes, maps, and a timeline help readers gain a full understanding of ancient Egypts unique culture.

Ancient Egypt was a formative civilization in the history of the world. This volume examines the main archaeological sites of ancient Egypt from the predynastic period through the Greco-Roman period, allowing readers to trace the chronological development of the civilization. Readers will marvel at the exciting digs at major temple sitesincluding Valley of the Kings, the Giza pyramids, Karnak Temple, and moreas well as at the everyday objects ordinary citizens left behind. Highly detailed photographs, exciting fact boxes, maps, and a timeline help readers gain a full understanding of ancient Egypts unique culture.

From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region. This text examines the history and culture of ancient Peru through its look at digs at major sites, including Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Readers also learn about the civilizations ordinary citizens and agricultural importance through digs at canals and terraces. Chronologically organized content encourages readers to trace the development of this important civilization, while detailed photographs give readers a powerful sense of history. Simple maps, a timeline, and fact boxes supplement this titles high-interest content.

Step back in time to ancient India, where the peoples contributions to art, architecture, religion, and more shaped a unique culture that can still be seen today. This text presents the regions archaeological finds chronologically, allowing readers to trace the civilizations development. Readers learn about life in the early Indus Valley through ancient Indias Golden Age of the Gupta period, up until the Muslim Invasion. Detailed photographs of fascinating art, objects, and architecture bring this culture to life, while fact boxes, a timeline, and a simple map encourage readers to visualize the breadth of ancient Indias civilization.

Travel back in time to ancient Britain, a region loaded with archaeological finds that have been instrumental in our understanding of the past. This volume explores ancient Britains most exciting archaeological digs and discoveries. Readers are introduced to this areas history, characteristics, and importance, and then are treated to detailed text and full-color photographs of important artifacts. The text is organized chronologically, helping students track the development of this ancient civilization. A simple map, timeline, and fact boxes complete a comprehensive learning experience about ancient Britains fascinating archaeological history.

Step back in time to ancient India, where the people’s contributions to art, architecture, religion, and more shaped a unique culture that can still be seen today. This text presents the region’s archaeological finds chronologically, allowing readers to trace the civilization’s development. Readers learn about life in the early Indus Valley through ancient India’s Golden Age of the Gupta period, up until the Muslim Invasion. Detailed photographs of fascinating art, objects, and architecture bring this culture to life, while fact boxes, a timeline, and a simple map encourage readers to visualize the breadth of ancient India’s civilization.

From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat. Full-color photographs of historical artifacts, fascinating fact boxes, maps, and a simple timeline accompany the text, which is sure to captivate readers attention!

Theres more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chronological arrangement of the text allows readers to trace the civilizations development from the days of the Minoan and Mycene through the end of antiquity. Readers will delight in reading about the first Olympic games, the Acropolis, and more. Detailed color photographs of ancient architecture and everyday objects bring history to life. Fact boxes, a timeline, and helpful map provide opportunities for additional learning.

From the earliest human settlements near present-day Peru to the more recent Inca civilization, readers will be fascinated by the important archaeological finds that have occurred in this region. This text examines the history and culture of ancient Peru through its look at digs at major sites, including Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Readers also learn about the civilizations ordinary citizens and agricultural importance through digs at canals and terraces. Chronologically organized content encourages readers to trace the development of this important civilization, while detailed photographs give readers a powerful sense of history. Simple maps, a timeline, and fact boxes supplement this titles high-interest content.

Travel back in time to ancient Britain, a region loaded with archaeological finds that have been instrumental in our understanding of the past. This volume explores ancient Britains most exciting archaeological digs and discoveries. Readers are introduced to this areas history, characteristics, and importance, and then are treated to detailed text and full-color photographs of important artifacts. The text is organized chronologically, helping students track the development of this ancient civilization. A simple map, timeline, and fact boxes complete a comprehensive learning experience about ancient Britains fascinating archaeological history.

From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat. Full-color photographs of historical artifacts, fascinating fact boxes, maps, and a simple timeline accompany the text, which is sure to captivate readers attention!

Ancient Egypt is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures that young adults study. This book covers the major aspects of this ancient civilization including daily life, rulers, entertainment, art, science and trade, and writing and literature. Religious beliefs and practices, such as the belief in gods and goddesses, the importance of death and the afterlife, and pyramid building are also discussed. Attractive images of artifacts, art, and sketches illuminate each topic.