Unlocking Ancient Civilizations

How were the daily lives of the ancient Maya different from our daily lives today? What problems did they face as an early civilization in the Americas? Questions such as these are answered as readers examine the ancient Maya through a close study of their history, lifestyle, and traditions. Through well-researched main text, readers are able to compare and contrast this ancient culture with modern civilizations. In addition, accessible maps, informational fact boxes, interesting sidebars, a helpful timeline, and vibrant full-color photographs are included to further explain this essential social studies curriculum topic.

Readers take an exciting journey to the Indus Valley as they explore the ancient civilization that arose in this fascinating place. Through detailed main text, fact boxes, and sidebars, this common social studies curriculum topic is presented in a way that highlights the traditional customs of this group of people and their contributions to the modern world. Accessible maps, a helpful timeline, and vibrant photographs help to expand the knowledge of young people fascinated by ancient cultures and to encourage an appreciation for diversity in the past and present.

Where was Mesopotamia located? What did ancient Mesopotamian society look like? What did the people who lived there do for fun? As readers discover the answers to these and other questions about ancient Mesopotamia, they are encouraged to see the similarities and differences between this civilization and others of the past and present. The well-researched main text exposes young people to a different culture, which is further highlighted in fact boxes and sidebars. This essential social studies curriculum topic is presented in an engaging way through exciting design elements, including timelines, maps, and historical and contemporary images.

Readers are introduced to what life was like for the Incas as they explore this ancient civilization. Through detailed text that closely aligns with social studies curriculum topics, they are able to strengthen their critical-thinking skills by comparing and contrasting the lifestyle of the Incas and other ancient and modern civilizations. Helpful maps, a detailed timeline, and full-color photographs encourage readers to appreciate the diversity of other cultures and expand their worldview. Readers also find additional historical information in fact boxes and sidebars that reveal captivating stories of this advanced ancient civilization.