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4-6Hands-on Ancient History series.
Three short chapters provide a slight overview of an ancient civilization, including a bit about everyday life and typical leisure activities. A fourth chapter presents a recipe, instructions for two craft projects, and an activity. The text is more a collection of random facts than a cohesive unit. Photos of artifacts and archival pictures appear on every page. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hands-on Ancient History titles: The History and Activities of Ancient China, The History and Activities of the Islamic Empire, The History and Activities of Ancient Egypt, The History and Activities of the Roman Empire, The History and Activities of the Aztecs, and The History and Activities of Ancient Greece.