civilization

Introduces readers to all aspects of ancient Egypt including its rulers, death rituals, medicine, arts, and military. Includes over 100 color photographs and illustrations, activities, an interactive glossary of terms, and further resources.

Explores how themes related to post-war nuclear weapons and technology were portrayed in various art forms, including popular music, visual arts, novels, and film.

Discusses the period of slavery during which over ten and half million Africans were shipped to the Caribbean and Latin America, examines the history of the African presence in Brazil, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, and Peru, looks at the cultures that originated from these African ancestors, and considers the presence of anti-black racism in Latin America.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historians, diplomats, music legends and sports giants explore the grand American experiment in democracy, culture, innovation and ideas, revealing the setbacks, suffering, invention, ingenuity, and social movements that continue to shape our vision of what America is--and what it can be.

"Animal names and their significance in Chinese culture is explained in simple bilingual text for young readers [that features animal-themed kites being flown]"--Provided by publisher.

In this informative account, Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler tell the story of the powerful pharaohs who commissioned the pyramids at Giza and offer a fascinating look at the culture of the afterlife in ancient Egypt, explaining exactly how mummies were made.

"Would you have survived in Ancient Rome? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations show what life was like in ancient Rome, discussing the gods and goddesses, clothing, food, the army, and more.

Text and illustrations show what life was like in ancient Egypt, discussing the Nile, gods and goddesses, pyramids, and more.

Provides an overview of Elizabethan England, looking at the conditions that led to the Elizabethan Era, the lives of the rich and poor, the Elizabethan Renaissance, and other related topics.