With a history that stretches back over 8,000 years, ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great cultures and empires. Illustrative maps and timelines will teach children the complex history… More →

The mighty Roman empire grew from a collection of farming villages and shepherd's huts to become one of the fiercest conquering societies of all time. Beautiful color images and illustrations More →

The ancient Incas developed a government based on the conquest of neighboring communities, at the same time preserving the local customs and traditions of the cultures that came before.… More →

Life in an Industrial City looks at everyday life in cities that have grown up around a particular industry. Most people in these cities work in factories, warehouses, ports, airports, or… More →

Life in a Plains Camp looks at a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo. People who were constantly on the move depended on one another for happiness and support. Men, More →

The sprawling adobe structures known as pueblos provided safe, communal dwellings for entire villages of Southwest peoples. Life in a Pueblo uses remarkable photographs, beautiful artistic… More →

Life in a Residential City looks at living in the housing zone of a big modern city. City life, with lots of people, traffic, buildings, and roads, is busy and fast-paced. To help cities run… More →

Life in a Suburban City looks at living in cities that have spread from the center far into the countryside. Many people live and work in areas that are miles from downtown. These are the… More →

The Indus River Valley was once home to thriving communities of peoples who worked the land now known as Pakistan. Some of the world's oldest civilizations, including the Harappans and the… More →

Coral reefs are colorful rainforests of the sea that help keep the earth clean and healthy. Breathtaking photos and amazing facts feature the thousands of creatures that live in the coral… More →