This book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of the ancient Egyptians. It explores how the Egyptians worked, played, prayed to their gods, and lived their daily lives. It also looks at how the Egyptian world was ruled and at the famous tombs and temples built for its kings and queens. Did You Know? The Egyptians mummified people's bodies to preserve them in the afterlife. The Egyptians built pyramids that were used as tombs. The Egyptians...

This book presents information on ancient ruins, quotations, records, and works of art to describe daily life in ancient Egypt, whose citizens were a mix of African, Mediterranean, and European peoples.

Examines the facts and explains the lives of the Maya.

This book presents information on ancient ruins, quotations, records, and works of art to describe daily life in ancient Rome.

"The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the Incas including how they lived, played, and their daily routines.