Back in Time

Everyone knows Europeans did not discover the Americas, despite what Christopher Columbus may have believed. People had been living there for thousands of years before the first Europeans landed on its shores. This title explores the ancient civilizations, including the Incas and Mayas, that peopled the North and South American continents long ago.

People have been living in Asia for hundreds of thousands of years. The ancient civilizations that developed in places such as China, Japan, and India, were shaped by the geography and climate in those areas. Readers will learn about the interesting and diverse ancient civilizations of Asia as the eye-catching design draws them in and informative, accessible text keeps them engaged.

What was it like to live in Ancient Rome? What made the society so successful and what led, ultimately, to its downfall? Fact-filled yet engaging text and full-color photographs will bring this ancient culture to life for readers. From what they wore and the kinds of jobs people had to an exploration of their art and architecture, this title has something for everyone interested in understanding ancient Roman life and culture.

Known as the "cradle of civilization," Ancient Mesopotamia was different from other ancient civilizations in that it was made up of a collection of varied cultures that were only loosely connected by their writing, their gods and their attitude toward women. The Mesopotamian culture is credited with inventing the wheel, the first writing, and many other accomplishments. Readers will enjoy discovering more about life in Ancient Mesopotamia through the absorbing text and appealing and colorful design.

Information-packed text and full-color imagery will transport readers to ancient Egypt, as they discover what it was like to live and work in this harshly beautiful place. Readers will also gain an understanding of how environment can shape belief as they find out about the Sun god Ra and life in the desert thousands of years ago.

Ancient Greece was known for its sophisticated culture and great thinkers in the fields of philosophy, science, and math. The life and culture of this amazing ancient society will leap off the page, as readers engage with the compelling, informational text and complementary photos. As readers travel back in time to ancient Greece, they will discover the lasting influence this ancient civilization has had on the modern world.