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The living tomb

2000
Illustrations and simple text describe how the pyramids were built and the significance of the treasures found in the tombs in ancient Egypt's Valley of the Kings.

Mystery history of a Pharaoh's tomb

1997
Uses mazes, puzzles, and games to provide a look at various aspects of life in an ancient Egyptian city.

The world of the Roman emperor

1999
Describes life in ancient Rome and the succession of emperors, from Pompey to Justinian, who ruled this empire.

The Egyptians

1997
Describes various aspects of life in ancient Egypt and provides instructions for creating hieroglyphic messages, mummy cases, reed boats, board games, pharaoh's jewels, and more.

The ancient Greeks

1997
An introduction to various elements of ancient Greek civilization including gods and goddesses, clothing, food, town and country life, art and theater, and the Olympic games.

Myths and civilization of the ancient Greeks

1998
Alternates between discussion of Greek mythology and sections on aspects of Greek civilization--including religion, warfare, everyday life, and clothing.

Myths and civilization of the ancient Egyptians

1998
Alternates discussion of Egyptian mythology with sections on aspects of Egyptian civilization--including burial ceremonies, life on the Nile, food, and the role of animals.

Mesopotamia and the fertile crescent, 10,000 to 539 B.C.

1999
Describes ancient Mesopotamia, now located in present-day Iraq, and traces its history, technological innovations, people, and culture from 10,000 to 539 B.C.

Sightseers ancient Egypt

a guide to Egypt in the time of the pharaohs
1999
A tour of ancient Egypt, examining how the people lived, worked, and relaxed, including their clothing, food and drink, shopping, games, religion, laws, medicine, and more.

The traveler's guide to Ancient Rome

1999
Describes the sites, food, clothing, entertainment, and other aspects of Rome during the time of Emperor Constantine who reigned from A.D. 307 to 337.

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