Exploring Ancient Civilizations: Database

This engaging reference set, covering the period from approximately 6500 BCE to 500 CE, helps students gain insight into the past by means of a wide range of articles on all aspects of life in ancient civilizations from around the world.

ARRANGEMENT
 ? 10 volumes of color-coded articles in A-Z format
 ? Additional index volume
 ? Volume glossaries and indexes
 ? Reader’s Guide in Volume 1
 ? 249 entries, ranging from two to eight pages, feature:
 ? Concise introduction
 ? One or more feature, biographical, or quotation panels
 ? Maps and site plans
 ? Timeline
 ? Photographs
 ? List of related articles

SCOPE - A combination of broad and narrow topics help the reader understand both the nature and history of entire peoples as well as the accomplishments of remarkable individuals. Cross-cultural articles offer perspectives on topics common to all civilizations: art, calendars, education, games, migration, science, trade, and many others.

INDEX - Volume 11 contains:
 ? Comprehensive glossary
 ? Comprehensive index
 ? Biographical index
 ? Index of civilizations and peoples
 ? Cultural and literary index
 ? Geographical index
 ? Comprehensive timeline
 ? List and index of maps and site plan
 ? Resources for future study, including:
 ? Thematically arranged and annotated bibliography
 ? List of internet resources and place to go
 ? Resources for younger readers

BENEFITS - Through-Provoking, richly illustrated articles bring to life a fascinating range of ancient civilizations for readers of all ages.