Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations General
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General Books about Ancient Civilizations
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Books and Movies about Mummies
Websites
Egyptian Mummies
The Smithsonian Institute provides an overview of the mummification process.
Guardian's Egypt
For grades 5-12. Find out about the symbols of Ancient Egypt, Gods and Goddesses.
Mysteries of Egypt
Grades 4-12. Lots of information and pictures. Includes an IMAX film to watch!
Pyramids: The Inside Story
Explore the pyramids and follow the excavation in this interactive site from PBS.
Books and Movies about Ancient Greece
Books about Social life and Customs in Ancient Greece
Books about Ancient Greek Temples
Websites
Ancient Greece
Easy to read information on Sparta and Athens, as well as Greek philosophy and mythology
Ancient Greece
Appropriate for grades 6 and up, this site provides detailed information on various aspects of ancient Greek life including architecture, people, mythology, wars and more!
The Ancient Greek World
Look inside an Ancient Greek house and find out what men and women wore during this time period. Created by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Books about Ancient Roman Civilization
Websites
Life in Roman Times
Nettlesworth primary school created this question and answer page about Roman families, schools and clothing.
The Romans
The BBC designed this excellent site for elementary students. Includes interactive quizzes, a glossary and fun activity sheets!
Mesoamerican & South American Civilizations
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Books about the History of the Aztecs
Books about the Social Life and Customs of the Aztecs
Books and movies about the Social Life and Customs of the Incas
Websites
Aztec History
Discover everything you need to know about Aztec life, from their religion to what they ate.
Aztecs
This website focuses on the rise and fall of the Aztec empire.
Inca Mummies
From National Geographic for Kids, this site provides amazing images and facts about Incan mummies.
General mythology encyclopedias
Homework Help: Medieval Stories
Websites
Myth Web
Arranged alphabetically, it is easy to find the descriptions and definitions you need. You'll find out how to pronounce the Greek names too.
The Encyclopedia Mythica
5700 articles and 300 illustrations cover every mythology topic imaginable.
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Books about Viking Social Life & Customs
Websites
The Vikings
On this site, there are loads of facts and illustrations and interactive activities.
Jorvik Viking Centre
Located in York, England, The Jorvik Viking Centre is an archaeological site of an unearthed 10th century Viking village. This website provides details on who the Vikings were, how they lived, and what happened to them.