Discovering Ancient Civilizations

Too often, studies of ancient civilizations are dry, dull, and distant. This lively series emphasizes within its colorful pages how vibrant people such as the ancient Egyptians, Aztecs, and Vikings once were. The many different aspects of each culture presented?including economy, community, religion, government, and even fashion?create a well-rounded view of a unique people. Readers will especially be drawn to each volume?s extraordinary artwork, as they?ll encounter beautiful scenes and historic artifacts that accompany dynamic text.
? Artwork and captions add visual support and supplemental information
? Maps aid in understanding of the geographic significance of each empire
? Comprehension of history and social studies texts is an important skill of the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards