A collection of ten short stories taken from ancient Indian myths of gods, kings, heroes, and magical creatures.

"Zoinks! Three frightening phantoms are haunting the Pyramids of Giza! It's up to Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the pyramids, learn about Giza's ancient people, and use the clues to wrap up this mystery!"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the economy of ancient Egypt which was primarily centered around agriculture, discusses the emergence of craftsmen and merchants, looks at various work pursuits, and describes the system of barter and trade by which goods were exchanged.

Describes the religion and artwork of ancient Egypt, including gods and goddesses, life after death, magic, and the tombs.

Retells myths of the ancient Mesopotamians and describes aspects of Mesopotamian society, including religion, food and agriculture, clothing and jewelry, daily life, kings and cities, occupations, and warfare.

Today, beautiful ruins dot the hillsides in the country of Greece. Some of the ruins are literally thousands of years old. They begin to tell the tale of the ancient Greeks, who built a powerful society that lasted from 600 to 200 BC. Their fates, they believed, were in the hands of hundreds of superhuman gods with awesome powers. But not all these gods were kind. They were jealous and greedy and loyal, just like people. Read more about their incredible...

The Chinese empire spanned more than two thousand years, providing the world with many important inventions and influential philosophies. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes, this title begins with A Brief History of Ancient China and then examines these questions: How Important Was the Great Wall in the Development of Ancient Chinese Civilization? What Effect Did Confucianism Have on the Chinese Moral and Political Outlook?...