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011415
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New York, Facts On File, 2003.
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96pWhite Spine
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Cultural atlas for young people
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Divides the diverse cultures of North and South America, the brilliant civilizations that flourished long before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.
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Introduction
Table of dates
An overview of America -
The land and people
The first Americans
Exploration and conquest
Part one:
The History of North America -
North America: land and climate
North America after the ICe
The Arctic
Inuit life
The burial mound builders
The temple mound builders
Mount sites
The Northern Iroquoians
The great plains
Life on the plains
The far west
The southwest
Mimbress pottery
Southwest sites I
Southwest sites 2
Hopi ritual drama
Northwest coast
Part Two:
THe History of Latin America -
Latin America: Land and climate
Mesoamerica after the Ice Age
Olmec civilization
Mesoamerican sites I
Mesoamerican sites 2
Maya civilizations
Maya civilizations - Sites
The Toltec empire
The Toltec empire - Sites
The Aztec empire
The Aztec capital
The Antilles and Colombia
The Central Andes
Nazca: lines in the desert
Central Andean sites
The Inca
The Inca empire - Sites
Inca travel
Andean mummies and textiles
Latin America today
Glossary
Further reading
Gazetteer
Index
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0816051453 Hb.
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004419
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California, Thunder Bay Press, 2005.
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688pBlue Spine
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From the dazzling temples of the Acropolis to the strange and enigmatic glyphs of the Maya, Ancient Civilizations takes readers on a fascinating journey back in time. This richly illustrated book explores the beliefs, rituals, arts and myths of ancient cultures across the world, beginning with the first civilizations of the Fertile Crescent and progressing to the early Middle Ages. Special emphasis is given to symbols, sacred texts, religious ceremonies, gods and goddesses, visions of the cosmos, and sacred sites.
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Egypt and the fertile crescent -
Egypt
Mesopotamia and Persia
Asia -
China
Tibet
Europe -
Rome
The Celts
The Vikings
The Americas-
The Aztecs
The Maya
The Inca
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1592234895 Hb.
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023276
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Peachtree city, Gallopade International,
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24pRed Spine
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Common core lessons and activities
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A supplementary resources to support existing resources on the various forms of government. Provides ready-to-use reproducible pages with Common Core lessons and activities.
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River Valley Civilizations
The gift of the Nile
Egyptian social structure
Ancient Mesopotamian achievements
Hammurabi's code
India's caste system
Great Wall of China
Sayings of confucius
Civilizations vocabulary
Characteristics of a civilization
Three religions
The Incas
Aztec Floating gardens
Montezuma's view
Accomplishments of the Maya
Maya beauty standards
Anciet Greece geography
Achievements of Ancient Rome
Greek and Roman Empires
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9780635119865 Pb.
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024653
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London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2017.
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64pBlue and white spine
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DK findout!
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DK findout! Ancient Egypt takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Egypt. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information.
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The ancient Egyptians
Society
The Egyptian Empire
Soldiers and war
Pharaohs
Ruler of Egypt
Pyramids
Making a mummy
Journey of the dead
Tour of the tombs
At home
Artwork
Gods
Temples
Egyptian clothes
Beauty
Jewelry
Egyptian jobs
Farming
Food and drink
Animals
Boats and trade
Medicine
Children in Egypt
Writing
Interview with...
Studying Egypt
Egyptian facts and figures
Glossary
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9780241331354 Pb.
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025586
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Peachtree city, Gallopade International,
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24pRed Spine
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Common core lessons and activities
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A supplementary resource to support existing resources on Ancient Eygpt. Provides ready-to-use reproducible pages with Common Core lessons and activities.
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Egyptology
A tale of two lands
Three kingdoms
Egyptian geography
The gift of the Nile
Egyptian life
Egyptian tombs
Building the pyramids
Best of ancient Egypt
Who in Egypt am I?
Preparing for the afterlife
Hieroglyphics
Gods of ancient Egypt
Ra the Sun God
Comparing art
Egyptian vs. Moder-day architecture
Icons of ancient Egypt
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9780635106216 Pb.
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015261
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New Delhi, Teri Press, 2011.
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30pGreen Spine
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Smart green civilizations
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Did you know that the Mesopotamians were the ones who came up with the idea of using wind energy to travel from one place to another? Or, that they were the first to build a network of canals to irrigate their fields? Journey across ancient Mesopotamia, as King Hammurabi guides little Teri through the paths of history, to learn many such interesting facts.
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9788179933312 Hb.
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021498
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Singapore, Readers Digest Association, 2006.
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60 min.1 DVD
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Ancient worlds brought to life
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From magnificent monuments to towering temples, the relics of mighty civilizations give us tantalising glimpses of the glories of the past. Ancient worlds brought to life tells the astonishing history of rulers, warriors, entrepreneurs, citizens and slaves who left such a dazzling legacy.
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8602490000007 1 Disc.
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000365
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London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2005.
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144pBrown Spine
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Traces the history of ancient Rome and how its civilization continues to influence Western culture.
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140530734X Hb.
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000366
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Mumbai, Wilco Publishing House, 2006.
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32pBlack Spine
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i Discover
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Explains some of the amazing ancient civilisations that have flourished in our history, from prehistoric cave dwellers and the first farmers to the great empires of ancinet Egypt, Greece and Rome.
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8182521939 Hb.
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005914
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Great Britain, Alligator Books Limited, 2006.
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32pOrange Spine
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Knowledge Masters
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Travel back in time and discover the world's earliest civilisations.
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Where did civilsation begin?
Where is the Indus Valley?
What is a dynasty?
When did American civilsation begin?
Were there cities in Africa?
When was Egypt formed?
What was life like in Egypt?
What can be seen of Ancient Egypt?
Who were the Greeks?
How did the Greeks live?
Was Greek culture important?
How big was the Roman Empire?
What was life like in Rome?
What was the impact of Roman rule?
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184239942X hb.
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ID:
018778
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New York, Scholastic Entertainment Inc., 2002.
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49min.Blue Spine
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Horrible Histories
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The series is based around the adventures of Stitch Fleischer and Mo Burrows, two everyday kids who are transported to various historical eras with the help of a time portal. In each episode, their historical adventures help teach them a lesson or solve a problem in their everyday lives, often involving bully Darren Dongle. They explain the historical details, and clarify popular misconceptions.
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Angry Aztecs
Captivating Columbus
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1 VCD.
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018106
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London, Lorenz Books, 2001.
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64pWhite Spine
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Explore and compare how arts and fashions, sports and entertainment developed in different cultures around the world.
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Life, leisure and enjoyment
Dress and accessories -
Stone age jewelry
Egyptian vanity
Clothing and jewelry in India
Greek garments
Palace fashions in Japan
Cold-climate dress
Bold designs in South America
Decorative arts -
Interior design in Assyria
Egyptian cradts
Chinese pottery
Fine crafts in Japan
Roman decoration
Viking picture stories
Sport and entertainment -
Sport and games in China
Popular music Ancient Greece
Mythical tales of Greece
Roman sport and combat
American Indian storytelling
Celtic bards and musicians
Games in Mesoamerica
At the theater in Japan
Entertaining royal India
The written tradition -
Picture-writing in Mesopotamia
Decoding Egyptian script
Chinese word symbols
Celtic messages in stone
Mesoamerican writing
Glossary
Index
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0754807851 Hb.
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010657
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Gurgaon, Penguin Group, 2009.
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111pOrange spine
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Puffin Lives
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A story of war, devotion and a king's love for his people, embellished with many details about
Mauryan society, battle codes and even freaky food facts. This makes for an interesting biography of the legendary King Asoka.
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Discovering Ashoka
Chandragupta and Bindusara
A Prince in Ujjaini
Marching to Kalinga
Spreading the word
Living in Mauryan times
Trivia treasury
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9780143330806 Pb.
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027404
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London, Ebury Press, 1992.
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220pWhite Spine
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An illustrated exploration of the ancient world looks at the cultures of Mesopotamia, the Near East, Egypt, Persia, prehistoric Europe, Greece, the Roman world, India, China, and the Americas.
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0091770408 Hb.
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009856
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Brighton, Book House,
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32pPurple Spine
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The danger zone
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Experience the life of a pharaoh, Tutankhamun and how the discovery of his tomb 3,200 years later made him the most famous pharaoh in the world.
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1905638043 Hb.
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009169
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USA, Benchmark Books, 1996.
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80pWhite Spine
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Cultures of the past
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Examines the history, culture, religion, daily life, and legends of the Aztecs.
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History
Cultural history
Belief system
Beliefs and society
The legacy of the Aztecs
The Aztecs: A chronology
Glossary
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0761400729 Hb.
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027509
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London, Quarto Publishing, 1994.
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95pGrey Spine
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Explores all the major civilizations of the past, from the Ancient Egyptians to the Aztecs.
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Introduction -
The meaning of Civilzation
Digging up the past
Before Civilizations -
The evolution of Homo Sapiens
The First Civilizations -
The Sumerians and Akkadians
Ancient Egypt
The Indus Valley
Ancient China
West Asia -
The Babylonians
The Assyrian
The Phoenicians
The Hebrews
The Persians
The Islamic Empire
The Ottoman Empire
Europe -
Neolithic and Bronze Age Europe
The Minoans and Mycenaeans
Ancient Greece
The Macedonians
The Etruscans
The Romans
The Celts
The Barbarians
The Byzantine Empire
The Franks
The Vikings
Feudal Europe
Renaissance Europe
South Asia -
The Aryans
The Kushans and the Guptas
Empires of South East-Asia
The Moguls
East Asia -
China under the Zhou and Han Dynasties
China under the Tang and Song Dynasties
The Mongols
Japan and Korea
The Americas -
Early North America Cultures
The Olmecs, Maya and Toltecs
The Aztecs
The Incas
Africa -
Early African Kingdoms
Australia and Oceania -
Australian Aboriginal culture
The Pacific Islands and New Zealand
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010221
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Great Britain, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2010.
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48pBlue Spine
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Watch how an imaginary European city grows from early Stone Age to the present day and beyond.
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Introduction
Treasure trove
Digging down through history
The old Stone Age
The new Stone Age
The Iron Age
Ancient Roman times
The catacombs
The Dark Ages
The Middle Ages
The medieval mine
The 16th century
The 17th century
The 18th century
Tje 19th century
An underground railway
The 20th century
Secret bunker
The 21st century
The far future
Glossary
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9780753418970 Hb.
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008434
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Great Britain, Ivy Press, 2009.
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320pLight Brown Spine
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A visual guide to the history of the great civilizations of the ancient world, exploring all the key aspects of their cultures and daily lives.
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Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece & Rome
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Greece
Rome
Other civilizations
The World in 500 BC
The World in AD 1
The World in AD 500
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Cleopatra
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2007
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London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2007.
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34pRed spine
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Nefret's diary tells of turbulent times in ancient Egypt, it's a young girl's insight into a fascinating period of history as well as a story told from the heart.
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9780753413593 Hb.
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