Explains the development of ancient Greece, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.
Discusses life in Elizabethan England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, when the country fought for its place among other European nations while maintaining strict laws about details of people's lifestyle, including clothing, worship, and labor.
Photographs, illustrations, and text describe daily life in ancient Egypt, how the Egyptians constructed buildings, what kind of food they ate, and the types of jobs they did.
Explores the daily life and customs of ancient Greece, including politics, the Olympic games, and the Spartans at war, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.
Explores the daily life and customs of ancient Rome, including life as a Roman soldier, gladiator fights, and slave labor, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.