Jr. Graphic Ancient Civilizations

Most kids probably know a little about the pyramids of Egypt, but they may not know about the advanced people who designed and built them. This volume offers a behind the scenes look at what life was really like for the designers of the pyramids, the workers who built them, and the families at home who were running the households, attending schools, and worshipping in their religion. This volume takes readers beyond the text with fun facts and important research points.

Originating in the Yucatán around 2,600 B.C., the Mayan Civilization is one of the best-known of the cultures of early Mesoamerica. From games they'll recognize to clothing they won't, readers will enjoy finding out more about this civilization's culture, government, and education. Students will explore a typical day for a wealthy Mayan citizen in easy-to-follow language and find out what life was like for women and children in this descriptive volume.

In this exciting volume, readers take a journey down the Ganges to Ancient India and peer into the life of a garland-maker. The book also elaborates on the ways of life and religious beliefs that shaped ancient Indian communities. Easy-to-follow language helps readers find out about the caste system, culture, economy, and government as they follow this garland maker and his family through a typical day in Ancient India.

Life in Ancient China was vastly different from life in the heavily-populated, industrialized China of today. Most of the people in Ancient China farmed and worked the land for food. This fascinating volume gives readers a glimpse into the daily activities of a farmer in Ancient China, while accessible language also supplies information about the government, education, technology, and culture of this rich civilization.