Spotlight on the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations
This series will provide an examination of three of the
world?s most fascinating and influential ancient civilizations. Titles in this
series follow the birth, apex, and eventual decline of Ancient Mesopotamia,
Ancient China, and Ancient India-covering daily life, culture, technology,
governmental organizations, and belief systems in these societies. Readers will
learn how these cultures still exert a powerful influence upon the world today
and how their innovations continue to inform our modern world.
? Content that
emphasizes multicultural studies, offers cultural compare-and-contrast
opportunities, and highlights the interactions among cultures.
? Lots of
types of history here-history of religion, history of government, social
history, domestic history, cultural history, economic history, history of
technology, history of language, art history, not to mention geography, climate,
archaeology, and anthropology.
? Aligns with state and national social
studies/history curriculum standards