civilization

Text and illustrations present the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.

Chronicles the experiences of the men and women who traveled West to take part in the California Gold Rush and discusses how their experiences helped shape the history of the United States.

Presents illustrated essays that describe over eighty events, people, places, things, and ideas the authors have chosen as representative of America's greatness.

Contains photographs and essays that present the words and ideas of fifty American heroes of the twentieth century from the fields of art, entertainment, business, politics, science, philosophy, and others.

A fictionalized account of the life of Hatshepsut, a queen in ancient Egypt who declared herself king and ruled as such for more than twenty years.

Presents the myths of the ancient Egyptians and a glimpse of the civilization that created them.

Describes the Renaissance period in Italy, when scholars and artists rejected the culture and thought of the Middle Ages and, instead, embraced the ancient cultures of Greece and Rome.

A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.

An illustrated survey of ancient Egypt's history, religion, and sociology.

Describes various aspects of ancient Egypt, including its rulers, the pyramids, and hieroglyphics and provides fifty hands-on activities such as making Egyptian toys and clothes, miniature cities, pyramids, wall paintings, and amulets.