That's Ancient!

Thousands of years before Europeans reached the shores of the Americas, the ancestors of the Americas' native peoples arrived. These early people gave rise to great civilizations with a remarkable list of achievements. These accomplishments range from the birchbark canoe to the first organized game in the history of sports. This engrossing volume will fascinate readers as they discover the achievements of the ancient Americans. Thoroughly researched content highlights important social studies concepts. Thrilling images, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers support the narrative.

Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe and much of Asia and northern Africa. It's also the source of achievements and inventions that have shaped Western civilization. Some achievements include the alphabet, the calendar, and concrete, but there are many more. Readers will delight as they discover the many inventions and achievements of ancient Rome. Thoroughly researched text covers important social studies concepts. Vibrant images, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance this learning expedition into the past.

China is frequently in the news today. It may be presented as an exotic place to travel or as an economic juggernaut on the world stage. Few really understand how China's history, discoveries, and inventions have shaped our world. If you drank tea, used a fork, or read a newspaper this morning, you can thank the Chinese. This absorbing volume will astonish readers as they uncover the many inventions and discoveries of the ancient Chinese. Assiduously researched text highlights important social studies concepts. Images, captions, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enrich the narrative.

When you think of the achievements and legacy of ancient Greece, you probably think of art, architecture, and democracy. But ancient Greeks left so much more to the world, and some of their inventions will surprise modern readers. The list includes the lighthouse, the alarm clock, the shower, and trial by jury. This fascinating volume will introduce readers to this and more as they explore the myriad accomplishments of ancient Greece. Thoroughly researched content highlights important social studies concepts.

The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means "between two rivers," is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It's the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture was established. Writing was invented. But the cultures of Mesopotamia left the world many more inventions. Readers will be spellbound as they discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Mesopotamian cultures. Extensively researched text covers important social studies concepts. Fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance this trip into the exotic past.

Ancient Egypt truly left wonders for the world including the Pyramids of Giza and the glittering burial goods of Tutankhamun. But its achievements extend far beyond these wonders. Its inventions range from hieroglyphics and papyrus sheets to makeup, toothpaste, and breath mints. This enchanting volume will enthrall readers as they discover the marvels and achievements of ancient Egypt. Meticulously researched content addresses important social studies concepts. Gorgeous images, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance this learning experience.