Introduce students to ancient civilizations with these lavishly illustrated, large-format books. An overview of each civilization includes its history, government, art and architecture, language, mythology, and even aspects of everyday life. Each volume has a chronology and short biography of key historical figures. This series meets middle school world history standards. Egyptian civilization was developed more than 5,000 years ago in a region shaped by the almighty Nile River. This culture was known not only for its mathematical and scientific advances, but also for its achievements in art and architecture.