This textbook for Grade 6 students is filled with photographs, illustrations, sidebars, and maps that illustrate the historical artifacts, places, and people from the Ancient Civilizations. Teaching about the great rules of the past as well as the beliefs and accomplishments of previous civilizations, students will learn about the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Israel, Indian, China, Greece, Rome, the Mayans, Africa, Japan & China, the Byzantine and the Middle Ages. 454 indexed pages, softcover, with glossary. 3rd Edition.