Story of the World Ancients


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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Ancient Greece reached its height between 500 and 300 BCE, with its roots extending far back to the distant past. The civilization became the birthplace of democracy, a government run for and by the people. Brilliant Greek thinkers led a booming growth in science, philosophy, and the arts.
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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world.
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Ch 9, 30, 31
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"Engaging images accompany information about ancient India. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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Ch 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42
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"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...
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Ch 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42
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Learn about the fascinating Roman world and the destruction of the city of Pompeii.
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Ch 27, 28, 29, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42
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Discusses important archaeological finds from Rome and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to its ancient civilization.

7. Aztec

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Ch 26
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Discover the mysterious world of these ancient people - their beliefs, rituals, and fascinating civilizations.
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Ch 6, 14, 15
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Photographs and text document life in Biblical times, surveying the clothing, food, and civilizations of a wide variety of cultures, including the Israelites, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans.
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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Introduces the history of ancient Greece, covering religions, politics, myths, and entertainment activities.
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Spine
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From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible detail, providing a fascinating introduction to the world through time. "From the disciplined armies of ancient Rome and the lives of ferocious samurai warriors to World War II and today's eco-friendly innovations, historical events are visualized in incredible...
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Ch 2, 4, 12, 13
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Presents an introduction to ancient Egypt and its civilization, and includes facts about pharoahs, the army, mummies, pyramids, the Egyptian gods, housing, everyday life, the Nile, and common occupations.
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Ch 27, 28, 29
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Presents an introduction to the ancient Romans and their civilization, and includes facts about the city of Rome, emperors, gladiators, chariot racing, the army, housing, everyday life, baths, the Roman gods, and food.

13. Pyramid

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3.8 stars
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Ch 2, 4. 12, 13
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Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
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Ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Presents general facts about the culture of ancient Greece, and a list of ten of the most unpleasant parts of living there.