Discovering ancient civilizations

researched book lets readers visit the Viking world where they'll glimpse life in a Viking town as well as on a longship, find out about their festivals and feasts, learn about their religion and mythology, and even attend a funeral. A map of the Viking world, from America to the Mediterranean, and stunning artwork and photographs encourage an immersive and instructive experience about the age of the Vikings.

An illustrated introduction to the ancient Roman civilization, describing their culture, religion, political structure, economy, and more.

An illustrated introduction to the ancient Greek civilization, describing their education and culture, religion, theater, the Olympic games, and more.

An illustrated introduction to the Inca civilization, describing how they were ruled, wars, religion, culture, farming, and more.

Civilization today owes much to the ancient Greeks. Greek philosophers, inventors, and mathematicians made contributions to their fields that we still recognize and utilize. This comprehensive but accessible volume offers a wealth of information about the ancient Greeks, including what their homes looked like, how they practiced their religion, what happened when they waged war, and what their theater and sports were like. Both colorful, original artwork and photographs of Greek artifacts aid readers in understanding more about this people and the times in which they lived.

In this striking volume, readers are transported to ancient Egypt through accessible text and gorgeous artwork.

The South American Indians known as the Incas had a vast empire that extended along the Pacific coast from today's Ecuador south to central Chile and inland across the Andes. In those regions today, people can still see evidence of their brilliant engineering. Way stations, terraced farms, and an extensive road system marked the advanced infrastructure of this civilization. This beneficial book and its vivid artwork relates much about the Inca culture and history, including their laws, customs, homes, and religions. It also relays what happened after the conquistadors arrived in the New World.

The native people known as the Aztec ruled a large empire in what is now Mexico. They created an amazing capital city called Tenochtitlan, where Mexico City is now located. This advanced civilization amazed Spanish explorers when they arrived in the 1500s, and it continues to captivate people today. This notable volume presents the most essential and intriguing facets of the ancient Aztec culture, including their games, arts, economy, myths, and even rites of human sacrifice. Impressive artwork and artifacts displayed on each page offer scenes of Aztec life, further educating and fascinating readers.