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The story of the mummy has traveled far and wide. Mummies from other cultures were also discovered but those from Ancient Egypt continue to be the most popular and subject of comprehensive studies. But who are the mummies? What links do they have to ancient Egyptian culture and tradition? You’ll know the answer in the pages of this book.

Castles are too huge for homes, don't you think? They have so many rooms and towers. They are surrounded by walls and moats too. Surely there’s a purpose for all these and that’s what you'll find out in the pages of this book. Reading and learning can be easy-peasy if a child gets the right resources. Grab a copy today!

The world is huge. Lots of people live in it and each group has its own traditions and beliefs. In Africa they follow different kinds of religions. In this book, we’ll talk about Islam and some other traditional religions. What makes one different from the other? How can people with different beliefs live next to each other? There’s plenty more to learn from this book!

The Greeks sure had many gods and heroes too! They like to look up to powerful figures and thank them for specific aspects of their lives. This devotion has created a strong culture with belief systems. The Greeks dared to imagine and it they became famous for being a great civilization. Learn about some of the gods and heroes the Greeks believed in. Buy this book today!

Ancient China is known for its art. It is a part of their culture that’s still very much seen in modern China today. Art in Ancient China was governed by the belief of the three perfections. What are these? You’ll know when you go over the pages of this art history book for children. If you're interested in art, then start reading today!

Let’s skip the little historical details and focus on the major ones instead. Tackling major milestones will help establish event relationships so there’s a fluid flow from one event to another. Your fourth grader doesn't have to memorize all the dates, names and places. Rather, he/she just needs to understand what went wrong and what right. Read this book today!

Echoes of ancient Roman concepts of governance, law, and society still ring throughout the world today. A stranger to neither war nor wealth, ancient Rome was shaped as much by strife as it was by prosperity. The expansion of the Roman Empire was buoyed by this culture’s tendency to embrace traditions...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better.  Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree...

Home to some of the most remarkable feats of engineering as well as awe-inspiring natural vistas, ancient Egypt was a land of great promise fulfilled. Its pyramids, writing systems, and art all predate the Islamic conquest and are symbols of the civilization’s vitality. This volume invites readers...

Ancient Greece was once a hub of philosophy, government and culture. There were a lot of thoughts and ideas that flourished in Ancient Greece and later on influenced the Western World. To know how its government once operated is to understand how the governments of today take their roots from. This is definitely an interesting read. Grab a copy today!

The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon is an exciting story of detection involving legends, expert decipherment of ancient texts, and a vivid description of a little-known civilization. Recognised in ancient times as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the legendary Hanging Garden of Babylon...

"Another solid work of history from an author and historian who truly grasps the mysteries of ancient Egypt." - Kirkus Reviews Drawing on a lifetime of research, John Romer chronicles the history of Ancient Egypt from the building of the Great Pyramid through the rise and fall of...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Magisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt’s complex evolution over the course of three millenniums.”—Los Angeles Times NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly In this landmark volume, one of...

For the first time in digital publishing, Delphi Classics is proud to present the complete works of Aristotle. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents...