Anne Millard

Discusses how and why the ancient Egyptians built pyramids, what happened to these structures, and what kinds of pyramids were built in other parts of the world.

An introduction to the civilization of the ancient Egyptians.

This superbly-illustrated reference guide to the Greek myths and legends is the first in a series on world mythology. It includes brief outlines of all the most famous stories, brought to life with pictures by artists including Rodney Matthews.

"From the first cities of Sumer to the empire of the Incas, travel around the world and through 5,000 years of history in this illustrated guide to see where and how ancient peoples lived. From North America to New Zealand, this book takes you on a trip around the world and through history to visit ancient cities and empires, showing who lived where and explaining the unique features of each civilization. The Ancient Worlds Atlas is a pictorial guide...

Text and illustrations introduce basic facts about a variety of ancient civilizations including those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Persia, China, and others.

Explores some of the mysteries surrounding the life and death of King Tutankhamen and other pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

Introduces the everyday lives of those who lived during such important early civilizations as ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, and the Roman Empire.

Examines various aspects of life during the Middle Ages, including the feudal system, knights and chivalry, life in a castle, and battle during medieval times.