People of the ancient world
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4) Ancient Inca
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[2004]
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The Inca emerged from the ancient native cultures of what is now Peru. Although it is unclear precisely when the Inca came into existence, they became a powerful force in the region by the 1300s to 1400s. They were known for being builders as well as conquerors, and created the famous structure known as Machu Picchu. They also developed and improved roads and bridges in the Inca Empire. The culture began to collapse when the Inca were overtaken...
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[2004]
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Explores Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian cultures, discussing social structure, lifestyles, and the military in these societies. The rich, full-color interior has a strong, engaging design that will draw in young readers. At 100+ pages, this series offers substantially more information than other books for young readers available in paperback. Contains several special features, such as a biographical dictionary, which describes important figures...
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The ancient Romans
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Ancient India
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11) The ancient Maya
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2005
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Examines the civilization of the ancient Maya, from their pyramids and eloborate writing systems, to their developments in mathematics and science, and includes information on their large cities--Tikal, Copan, Palenque--and their social structure. Includes time line and glossary.
12) The Vikings
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c2005
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Explores the culture of the Vikings through a look at the lives of warrior kings, upper class men and women, farmers and settlers, artisans and artists, merchants and traders, warriors, poets and rune masters, and slaves, and explains how historians learn about ancient civilizations.
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