Discovering ancient civilizations
Author
1) The Aztecs
Author
Description
The native people known as the Aztec ruled a large empire in what is now Mexico. They created an amazing capital city called Tenochtitlán, 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...
2) The Incas
Author
Description
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...
3) The Vikings
Author
Description
The Vikings had a fierce reputation as warriors and raiders. Yet, they were a trading and farming people as well. This well-researched booklets readers visit the Viking world where they'll glimpse life in a Viking town as well as on a long ship, 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...
Author
Description
Fascination with ancient Egypt hasn't diminished even though 2,000 years have passed since Cleopatra's tragic concluding reign. The amazing and vibrant Egyptians were intelligent enough to build the pyramids, dedicated to their gods enough to mummify bodies, and skilled enough to leave behind the precious artifacts and artwork that tell us of their legacy. In this striking volume, readers are transported to ancient Egypt through accessible text and...
Author
Description
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...
Author
Description
The ancient Romans are remembered as triumphant conquerors of much of Europe and Asia, but there's a lot more to know about them. This entertaining and instructive volume abounds with interesting facts about the ancient Romans that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It includes information young history lovers need to know to understand this important civilization, not only historic events but also cultural characteristics including how they...
