(3) YA Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume introduces a civilization by covering a wide variety of topics including origins, political systems, religions, and daily life. Chapters are broken into subcategories, with numerous sidebars, photos, illustrations, and maps adding detail to the main narrative. The texts themselves are accessible without dumbing down the information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. This review covers the following Ancient Civilizations titles: Ancient Maya, Ancient Rome, Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient India.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) YA Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume introduces a civilization by covering a wide variety of topics including origins, political systems, religions, and daily life. Chapters are broken into subcategories, with numerous sidebars, photos, illustrations, and maps adding detail to the main narrative. The texts themselves are accessible without dumbing down the information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. This review covers the following Ancient Civilizations titles: Ancient Maya, Ancient Rome, Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient India.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) YA Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume introduces a civilization by covering a wide variety of topics including origins, political systems, religions, and daily life. Chapters are broken into subcategories, with numerous sidebars, photos, illustrations, and maps adding detail to the main narrative. The texts themselves are accessible without dumbing down the information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. This review covers the following Ancient Civilizations titles: Ancient Maya, Ancient Rome, Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient India.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations series. These engaging volumes detail everyday life in ancient civilizations, providing consistently interesting information kids will want to know. Religion, family life, dwellings, education, and entertainment are covered, along with the lasting impact each civilization has had. Frequent "How Do We Know?" sections highlight primary sources; photographs and illustrations of both past and present landmarks add visual interest. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. This review covers the following Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations titles: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt and Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations series. These engaging volumes detail everyday life in ancient civilizations, providing consistently interesting information kids will want to know. Religion, family life, dwellings, education, and entertainment are covered, along with the lasting impact each civilization has had. Frequent "How Do We Know?" sections highlight primary sources; photographs and illustrations of both past and present landmarks add visual interest. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. This review covers the following Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations titles: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt and Daily Life in the Islamic Golden Age.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume introduces a civilization by covering a wide variety of topics including origins, political systems, religions, and daily life. Chapters are broken into subcategories, with numerous sidebars, photos, illustrations, and maps adding detail to the main narrative. The texts themselves are accessible without dumbing down the information. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. This review covers the following Ancient Civilizations titles: Ancient Maya, Ancient Rome, Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient India.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Geography Matters in Ancient Civilizations series. Life in these ancient civilizations is thoroughly explored, with special emphasis on how the physical geography influenced aspects of their cultures including geopolitics, farming, and religion. Superimposed over rather distracting topographical-map backgrounds, main texts and subtopics are treated in question-and-answer fashion, supplemented with many illustrations, photographs, maps, and sidebars. A quiz and research tips conclude each volume. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Geography Matters in Ancient Civilizations titles: Geography Matters in Ancient Egypt and Geography Matters in the Inca Empire.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Geography Matters in Ancient Civilizations series. Life in these ancient civilizations is thoroughly explored, with special emphasis on how the physical geography influenced aspects of their cultures including geopolitics, farming, and religion. Superimposed over rather distracting topographical-map backgrounds, main texts and subtopics are treated in question-and-answer fashion, supplemented with many illustrations, photographs, maps, and sidebars. A quiz and research tips conclude each volume. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Geography Matters in Ancient Civilizations titles: Geography Matters in Ancient Egypt and Geography Matters in the Inca Empire.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume in the attractive series explores various aspects of the ancient civilization's culture--from rulers to religion to daily life--and also each civilization's lasting impact on modern society. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and sidebars help break up the densely packed text. Bodden's effective writing style provides thorough information without drowning readers in it. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: Aztec Empire, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume in the attractive series explores various aspects of the ancient civilization's culture--from rulers to religion to daily life--and also each civilization's lasting impact on modern society. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and sidebars help break up the densely packed text. Bodden's effective writing style provides thorough information without drowning readers in it. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: Aztec Empire, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume in the attractive series explores various aspects of the ancient civilization's culture--from rulers to religion to daily life--and also each civilization's lasting impact on modern society. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and sidebars help break up the densely packed text. Bodden's effective writing style provides thorough information without drowning readers in it. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: Aztec Empire, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume in the attractive series explores various aspects of the ancient civilization's culture--from rulers to religion to daily life--and also each civilization's lasting impact on modern society. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and sidebars help break up the densely packed text. Bodden's effective writing style provides thorough information without drowning readers in it. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: Aztec Empire, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Ancient Civilizations series. Each volume in the attractive series explores various aspects of the ancient civilization's culture--from rulers to religion to daily life--and also each civilization's lasting impact on modern society. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and sidebars help break up the densely packed text. Bodden's effective writing style provides thorough information without drowning readers in it. Timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Ancient Civilizations titles: Aztec Empire, China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) YA Facts at Your Fingertips: Ancient Civilizations series. This well-organized series introduces readers to political and social histories of civilizations past. A helpful introduction describing the book's structure precedes two-page sections on various aspects of the title culture; helpful maps, illustrations, and sidebars are included throughout. The sophisticated texts (printed in a small font) are generally easy to follow. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Facts at Your Fingertips: Ancient Civilizations titles: Ancient Aztec and Maya, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient Rome.

Reviewer: Rebecca Hachmyer