This fascinating new book describes how Japan grew from rule by local chieftains to an emperor-led nation with many noble families competing for prominence. Beautiful spreads and full-color… More →

Children will love learning the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of mesoamerica including how the ancient Mayas believed that they were formed from the flesh of a god who cut off… More →

With a history that stretches back over 8,000 years, ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great cultures and empires. Illustrative maps and timelines will teach children the complex history… More →

The mighty Roman empire grew from a collection of farming villages and shepherd's huts to become one of the fiercest conquering societies of all time. Beautiful color images and illustrations More →

The ancient Incas developed a government based on the conquest of neighboring communities, at the same time preserving the local customs and traditions of the cultures that came before.… More →

The Indus River Valley was once home to thriving communities of peoples who worked the land now known as Pakistan. Some of the world's oldest civilizations, including the Harappans and the… More →

Explore the similarities and differences between the major civilizations of antiquity. This larger-than-life new series takes a thematic approach. Each title focuses on a specific aspect of a More →

Early Islamic World looks at the foundation, development, and spread of the Muslim religion and peoples, from the roots of the religion in the early 600s to the end of the Ottoman Empire in… More →

Life of the Ancient Celts depicts the legendary people that ruled the extensive region that stretched out in all directions from present-day Austria. Known as ferocious warriors, the Celts… More →

Known for their courage on the battlefield and as masters of the sea, the Vikings spread out from their native Scandinavia to Greenland, North Africa, parts of Central Asia, and even Canada.… More →