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4-6Daily 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.