Ancient Civilizations

Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present....

Come face to face with mummies, ancient pharaohs, and daring archaeologists, and thrill to myths of Egyptian gods and goddesses. In this audiobook, Jim Weiss brings the mysterious land of ancient Egypt to life for you and your children....

Children should not just hear about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before....

The ancient Greeks gave us so much that we still use today; mythological stories we continue to study in schools and colleges and the Olympics are just a few. While Greece is just a small European country today, it covered parts of today’s North Africa and Iran....

Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the East married the West with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads....

Born in Rome in 100 BC, Julius Caesar quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him support, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer....

With this book about ancient Egypt, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with awesome ancient facts....

Sumérgete en el mundo de los antiguos griegos. Desde sus mitos y su cultura hasta sus guerras y su derrota final ante los romanos, este libro lo abarca todo....

The morning of August 24, AD 79, seemed like any other in the Roman city of Pompeii. So no one was prepared when the nearby volcano Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, spouting ash that buried the city and its inhabitants....

The first in a fantastic new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....

Ever since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. This Who Was...? explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler....

Discover amazing true stories and breathtaking myths from ancient Egypt in this book by TikTok Egyptologist Hugo D. Cook....

History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Alexander the Great provides an entertaining look at the facts and myths surrounding one of history’s most famous men and conquerors, while exploring the lasting legacy he left....

On this adventure, we're travelling back in time on our chariot to Ancient Rome! We will learn about Romulus and how he founded Rome, and the importance of the senate in this powerful empire....

In 43 CE Roman conquest of Britannia seems all but certain - until a chance meeting between King Prasutagus of the Iceni and a runaway slave of royal decent....

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt's culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost....

Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings....

The mere mention of his name, Tutankhamun, brings to mind visions of gold and splendor and thoughts of a majestic kingdom, but the reality of this young king is something quite different....

Another fascinating title in the fantastically funny history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....

The first in a fantastically funny new history series from the acclaimed Tony Robinson....

Con este audio libro, viajarás a la antigua Roma, donde los gladiadores luchaban en el famoso Coliseo, los emperadores eran asesinados para dar paso a nuevos emperadores, se creaban calendarios y la mitología griega se convertía en mitología romana....

Learn all about Jerusalem—a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years....

Have you ever wondered what Japan was like long ago? The Japanese people have had a long and interesting history, filled with warrior queens, emperors, and discoveries that have changed the world. Both parents and children will enjoy learning about Ancient Japan....

For 10 years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus' beautiful wife....

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Greece – and trust us, it's going to be a wild ride!

Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices.

The Nazca Lines in Peru have mystified people around the world for centuries. The famous figures, sometimes called geoglyphs, include a hummingbird, a spider, a fish, a monkey, a dog, a cat, human-like figures, geometric designs, and more. These amazing images were believed to have been created between 500 B.C.E. and 500 C.E., and no one is quite sure how or why they were created. Some historians believe that they are ancient irrigation systems, but other researchers believe in a more paranormal origin story.

History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets "History's Unsolved Mysteries: The Young Explorer's Guide to Investigating The World's Most Fascinating Secrets" is an enthralling journey into the heart of the world's most intriguing unsolved mysteries, tailor-made for the young and curious minds eager to unlock the past's secrets. This comprehensive guide invites young readers to become detectives of history, exploring enigmatic events, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena that have puzzled historians and ...

It’s a battle of the clever troublemaker versus the great thief. The Norse god Loki loves creating chaos wherever he goes, showing his power by stirring up trouble for the gods. The cunning Greek god Hermes serves as a messenger to the gods and Zeus’s personal thief. If these two gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

Find out how the Egyptian pyramids were engineered. Learn about the science behind King Tut's mummy. Discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death.

It’s a battle of the leader of gods versus the god of the sun. The Greek god Zeus controls the skies and can shapeshift as he wishes. With his connection to the sun, the Egyptian god Ra provides life, warmth, and growth. If these to gods were to go head-to-head, who would come out on top?

Take a tour of this legendary world with Who’s Who: Greek Mythology. This book introduces listeners to Greek mythology in an approachable, fun, and educational way, so that all ages can enjoy learning about Greek mythos. Discover themes of heroism, jealousy, vengeance, love, fate, honor, and hubris in the adventures of the brave Heracles, mighty Zeus, wise Athena, beautiful Helen, and more.

Every four years, the world celebrates one of the most exciting contributions of the Ancient Greeks: the Olympic Games. That, of course, is not all this great civilization left behind. From theater to democracy, discover how the Greeks' ancient inventions and philosophies evolved into objects and ideas we know and treasure today.

From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.

The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how do these ancient items impact your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eyeliner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.