Some of the world's best-known ancient civilizations are explored in this highly informative set, including Egypt, China, India and the Native American tribes of North America. Examples of each civilization's mythology are outlined, allowing readers to see how each group viewed themselves and the world around them. The text then uses this information to move onto the daily lives of each people, revealing how everyday life was tied to the belief system of the time period. Dozens of colorful images fill the pages, each containing captions that offer nearly as much information as the main part of the text. A glossary, websites for further study and an index round out each book in the series. Written by experts who have studied each civilization in depth, this series is sure to be a guaranteed hit to those with an interest in the subject.
