Ancient Civilizations Series

Our modern world with its conveniences and technology can at times blind us to the great accomplishments of the ancient world. While technological advancement may seem to be the hallmark of modern society, many of the conveniences we enjoy in the present are iterations of precedents set by ancient peoples. From the philosophers of ancient Greece to the Mayan astronomers of Meso-America, our experience of the world around us owes a great deal to the efforts and accomplishments of its earliest cultures. Accompanied by stunning images, these engaging volumes capture the dramatic ascension and decline of some of the most sophisticated empires and civilizations in recorded history.  “Britannica rarely disappoints and this series is no exception! The series includes colorful photographs and images of artifacts depicting societies, life, architecture, and people of our ancient predecessors

Number of Titles: 5

Interest Level: Grades 7-12

Reading Level: Grade 8

ISBN:  9781615308170 (E-book)

Copyright: ©2012

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Greece

Ancient Rome

Early Civilizations of the Americas

Mesopotamia

“Britannica rarely disappoints and this series is no exception! The series includes colorful photographs and images of artifacts depicting societies, life, architecture, and people of our ancient predecessors... This series will be a tremendously useful information source to novices of ancient culture and a fun resource to fill in the knowledge gaps of those who already know a few things about these ancient peoples.” —LMC, March/April 2012