civilization

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on the lives of Europeans during that time, warfare, trade, exploration, colonization, religion, science, the arts, and other topics.

Describes the social and economic structure of life in the Renaissance, from roughly 1400 to 1600, including the ruling classes, the peasantry, the urban dwellers, and members of the Church and the role each group played in shaping European civilization.

Features on democracy, philosophy, epic poetry, the gods that influenced Greek actions, and the battles that were fought, particularly between the city states of Athens and Sparta.

Guides readers through 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history on the banks of the Nile River, from the early settlers and kings to great pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun, and Cleopatra. It also includes features on building the perfect pyramid, food and feasting, mummies, trade, and education.

Photographs and drawings introduce readers to what life was like in ancient Egypt, discussing Egyptian architecture and inventions, religion, and Egyptian leaders.

An illustrated description of 100 jobs in ancient Egypt including reed cutters, sandal makers, embalmers, gardeners, and various other jobs within the government or temple.

A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator.

Children learn about life in the Middle Ages while taking part in a story about a struggling medieval settlement, where they experience the traditional activities and tasks that were a part of everyday life in the era.

Photographs and text explain what life was like in ancient Greece, providing information about the history, religion, society, homes, culture, politics, food, sports, science, and other aspects of the country, and including fact boxes, projects, and a pictorial timeline.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe what life was like in ancient Egypt; includes fifteen step-by-step projects designed to help students recreate the past.