Philip Steele

Text and illustrations, with questions and activities, describe the formation of and life on islands around the world.

Presents a "special edition" of a Greek newspaper which spans the years 1500 to 146 B.C. and contains articles about history, politics, feasts, fashions, theater, gods, and wars.

Introduces the histories and cultures of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome and provides facts on everything from daily life and religious beliefs to world-shaping conflicts and famous achievements.