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Series
Language
English
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse...
4) Pyramid
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[1975]
Language
English
Description
Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Describes various aspects of life in the Middle Ages, including religion and monastic life, feudalism, homes and families, education, trade, art and architecture, and more. Also presents captioned pictures of related artifacts.
10) Israel
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Israel is an interesting country with a rich culture. As the only Jewish country in the world, it is unique in its history and religion. This book introduces readers to the government, traditions, festivals, and pastimes of Israel. Readers will enjoy learning about the many different landscapes found in this small country, and how they impact how people live. Vivid photographs and fact-filled text transport readers to Israel, home of some of the...
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world"--
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This fascinating book explores the culture and achievements of ancient China through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts."--
19) Ancient Egypt
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Presents a photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind.
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