civilization

Presents an introduction to ancient Egypt, and follows the history of archaeological discovery and what has been learned about the people, language, government, religion, fashion, and other aspects of the civilization.

Examines the lives of people in ancient China, providing information about society, economy, politics, and culture of the time, and explaining how archaeologists learn about the past.

Explores the culture of Ancient Egypt and includes information on their land, people, and religious practices; Hatsheput, the queen who became a pharaoh; and the history and military conquests of the empire.

Describes the history and geography of Imperial Rome as if the reader were living at the time.

An alphabetical presentation of definitions and descriptions of terms and events associated with ancient Egypt.

An illustrated, decade-by-decade collection of biological profiles of significant African-Americans, from W.E.B. DuBois to Tiger Woods.

A collection of essays by well-known authors for young people, reflecting on various aspects of life in twentieth-century America, including politics, the environment, sports, fashion, and civil rights.

Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.

Explores the mythology of ancient Egypt, discussing how each person, aided by individual gods and goddesses, had a duty to help keep the powers of evil from taking over the world.