Shuter, Jane

Provides an overview of the culture and civilizations of the ancient West African Kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai.

Containing photographs of artifacts and Egyptian ruins, this history examines life along the ancient Egyptian Nile River with a timeline, illustrations, and a glossary.

An introduction to the civilization of the Indus Valley, which began in ca. 3500 B.C.E., including its culture, government, writing system, and more.

An introduction to the various elements of life in the Middle Ages, including religion, knights, castles, family life, and food.

A description of part of the summer of 1847, which Parkman spent with a band of Sioux Indians. His personal narrative gives a vivid picture of their life and beliefs at a time when whites had not moved on to the Plains in any great numbers.

Presents an illustrated introdution to the trading ports established by the ancient Greeks around the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Black Seas, including information on the ships and sailors that frequented these ports, and what it was like to live there.

Describes life in ancient Egypt, including farming, religion, government, and medicine.

Presents an overview of the ancient Sumerian culture, discussing government, recreation, trade, travel, family life, food, occupations, and entertainment.

Introduces the discoveries and inventions of ancient Greece, including libraries, medicine, map-making, and mathematical discoveries.

Describes life in ancient Egypt, including farming, religion, government, and medicine.