Text, maps, illustrations, charts, tables, and chronologies depict the history, society, and political life of the first civilizations, from Mesopotamia to Persia and Assyria.

Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of ancient Egypt.

Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of the Middle Ages.

Text, maps, illustrations, charts, tables, and chronologies depict the history, society, and political life of ancient Mesopotamia.

Describes the history of Africa and examines the tribes and cultures of its countries.