Evidence of past civilizations can be used to make connections to present day societies.
Characteristics of civilizations and societies
Connections between past and present
Processes involved in collecting, analyzing and validating evidence
Implications for the future
Connections between past and present
Processes involved in collecting, analyzing and validating evidence
Implications for the future
In the 300 section you can find information about jobs, women and children in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.
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In the 500s you will find information on Science in Egypt, Rome, Greece and Mesopotamia.
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In 609 you will find information on Technology in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.
In 610 you will find a book on Ancient Medicine. |
From 610 to 630 you will find information on medicine, construction, computing, agriculture, warfare, and transportation in the ancient civilizations.
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In the 900s you will find books on ancient governments and many books on the history of countries, like the Incas, and Mayan, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and Mesopotamians.
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Read about Ancient Egypt in this historical fiction book that iis also a mystery FIC JAR HISTORY
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12 year-old Galen describes his life in imperial Rome under Emperor Agustus. FIC MOS HISTORY
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Washed ashore in Ancient Greece Halo is discovered by a family of centaurs. She soon realizes if she is to survive she must disguise herself as a boy. FIC COR FANTASY
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The Egyptian Diary tells the story of Nakht who lives in ancient Egypt, is studying to be a scribe and helps his father find out who is robbing the graves. FIC PLA HISTORY
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Lights on the Nile tells the story of 10 year-old Kepi who embarks on a journey to save her family. Tells the origin of Fairies. FIC NAP HISTORY
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The thieves of Ostia is the first in the Roman Mystery series. A group of children work together to solve crimes. FIC LAW HISTORY
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The Lost Hero is the first boo in the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. FIC RIO FANTASY
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Presents a short biography of the ancient Greek philosopher and teacher, Socrates and discusses his beliefs and teachings. E BIO SOC
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A short biography of Hypatia a young woman who lived in Ancient Egypt and became an authority in mathematics, astronomy and philosophy. E BIO HYP
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Zekmet, the stone carver is an advanced picture book tells how he is to design a monument for the demanding pharaoh which leads to the Sphinx which still stands today. E STO HISTORY
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Websites
Ancient Civilizations for Kids - This site gives information on Ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq), Egypt, India and China.
Social Studies for Kids - Takes you to sites that tell about the long history of civilization. Includes Ancient America, China, Egypt, Greece, India, Middle East, and Rome.
Romans - Learn about the Ancient Romans.
Greeks - Learn about the Anicent Greeks.
World Culture and Heritage - Learn about the Ancient Egyptians, Mayan and more.
Explore World Cultures - See pictures of artifacts from the British Museum for many of the ancient cultures.
Social Studies for Kids - Takes you to sites that tell about the long history of civilization. Includes Ancient America, China, Egypt, Greece, India, Middle East, and Rome.
Romans - Learn about the Ancient Romans.
Greeks - Learn about the Anicent Greeks.
World Culture and Heritage - Learn about the Ancient Egyptians, Mayan and more.
Explore World Cultures - See pictures of artifacts from the British Museum for many of the ancient cultures.
Videos
Archaeology - Shows archaeologists working at actual digs. From the Britannica Encyclopedia.
The Fertile Crescent - From the Britannica Encyclopedia. Explains where the Fertile Crescent was and how it was important to agriculture.
Mesopotamia - The world's first urban civilization. From the Britannica Encyclopedia.
Indus River Valley - From the Britannica Encyclopedia shows archaeology digs along the Indus River Valley in what is now Pakistan and Inda.
Ancient Egypt - Shows important sites associated with Ancient Egypt. From the Britannica Encyclopedia.
Ancient Greece - Gives some history of the places of people of this time. From Britannica Encyclopedia.
Ancient Rome - Shows historical sites. From Britannica Encyclopedia.
The Fertile Crescent - From the Britannica Encyclopedia. Explains where the Fertile Crescent was and how it was important to agriculture.
Mesopotamia - The world's first urban civilization. From the Britannica Encyclopedia.
Indus River Valley - From the Britannica Encyclopedia shows archaeology digs along the Indus River Valley in what is now Pakistan and Inda.
Ancient Egypt - Shows important sites associated with Ancient Egypt. From the Britannica Encyclopedia.
Ancient Greece - Gives some history of the places of people of this time. From Britannica Encyclopedia.
Ancient Rome - Shows historical sites. From Britannica Encyclopedia.
Games
Culture Quest - an interactive game where you can travel the world and collect art and other pieces for your museum.
Hunt the Ancestor - Time and money are running out and the developers want to get in there. Experience what it is like to be an archaeologist.
Mummy Maker - Enter the embalmer's workshop where you are to prepare Romose's body for burial.
Pyramid Builder - Complete the construction of the Pharaoh's tomb.
Hunt the Ancestor - Time and money are running out and the developers want to get in there. Experience what it is like to be an archaeologist.
Mummy Maker - Enter the embalmer's workshop where you are to prepare Romose's body for burial.
Pyramid Builder - Complete the construction of the Pharaoh's tomb.