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Presents an introduction to life in ancient Egypt, discussing occupations, religion, family life, eating customs, government, clothing and makeup, medicine and funerary customs.

4) Ancient Sparta

Author

DiPrimio, Pete

Series

Explore ancient worlds

Publisher

Mitchell Lane Publishers

Pub. Date

[2013]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Language

English

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Presents an introduction to the ancient Greek city-state, describing its government, unusual social structure, famous battles, and its status as the greatest military power in Greek history.

5) The Aztecs

Author

Orr, Tamra

Series

Explore ancient worlds

Publisher

Mitchell Lane Publishers

Pub. Date

[2013]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Describes the daily life of an ancient Aztec family, discussing how they honor their gods, prepare food, train their young men to be warriors, and respect their ruler. Includes a craft and a recipe.

6) Ancient Assyria

Author

Tracy, Kathleen

Series

Explore ancient worlds

Publisher

Mitchell Lane Publishers

Pub. Date

[2013]

Physical Desc

48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Readers learn about the culture and history of ancient Assyria.

7) Ancient China

Author

Roberts, Russell

Series

Explore ancient worlds

Publisher

Mitchell Lane Publishers

Pub. Date

[2013]

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

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Explores the culture and history of ancient China, describing the rule of Qin Shi Huangdi and his building of the Great Wall, the life of Confucius, and the everyday life of the people.