LibGuides: 6 Social Studies: Empires

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Greece

Rome

Mesoamerica - Aztec, Inca and Maya

China - (eg. Han or Qin)

Egypt

India

Ottoman

Persian

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DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Rome by Simon James
Call Number: 937 JAM
ISBN: 9781465435682
Publication Date: 2015-06-02
In Eyewitness: Ancient Rome, travel back in time and discover one of history's most remarkable civilizations -- from its vast empire and astounding engineering feats to the menu at a Roman dinner party.
The Ancient Egyptians by Tim Cooke
Call Number: 932 COO
ISBN: 9781781210833
Publication Date: 2015-01-01
"Part history, part Diary of a Wimpy kid, these books present the history of Ancient Egypt with all the detail of an encyclopedia, with all the ""funny reflection"" of the Fact book generation.

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Ancient Civilizations by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff; Joseph Fullman
Call Number: 930 FUL
ISBN: 1465408878
Publication Date: 2013-07-01
This comprehensive guide introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history. From the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece and Rome, to the amazing culture of the Mayans, Eyewitness: Ancient Civilizations looks at the world's most intriguing societies and the legacies they left behind.
Ancient Aztecs by Michael Burgan
Call Number: 972 BUR
ISBN: 0531251756
Publication Date: 2012-09-01
Take a journey back in time to witness the development of history's greatest civilizations! Engaging text and eye-catching images teach you about history, culture, and daily life of each civilizationand show you how each civilization continues to affect our world today!