Presents the civilization of ancient China, discussing aspects of daily life for different social classes and reviewing some of the contributions made to later civilizations.

Describes various groups within ancient Greek society, including athletes, philosophers, priests and priestesses, poets and playwrights, artists and architects, warriors, and slaves and workers, and includes a time line, a biographical dictionary, and a glossary.

Examines the civilization of the ancient Aztecs from their emergence in the late 1300s, and includes information on how they built the large city of Tenochtitlan, with a particular emphasis on their social structure. Includes time line, glossary, and index.

Describes the history, religion, and social customs of ancient India, including their love and respect for all animals. Who were people of the ancient world? What was it like to be a farmer or a soldier or an artisan in ancient times? This series creates portraits of life in ancient civilizations through the inhabitants. Each chapter focuses on a different part of society, such as peasants, scholars/scribes, priests, soldiers, rulers, and more. This...

Examines the civilization of the ancient Maya, from their pyramids and eloborate writing systems, to their developments in mathematics and science, and includes information on their large cities--Tikal, Copan, Palenque--and their social structure. Includes time line and glossary.

Introduces the people, land, culture, religion, and legacy of ancient Mesopotamia, which is now known as the country of Iraq.