A broken pot, a surviving building, or a traditional story can open a question about people who lived long ago. Understanding the past also means asking what kind of evidence supports an explanation.

Ancient Civilizations and Mythology explores 190 questions across eight chapters: How We Know the Ancient Past; Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Ancient Western Asia; South, East, and Southeast Asian Civilizations; Mediterranean Cities, Greece, and Rome; Africa, the Americas, and Oceania; Daily Life, Trade, Power, and Change; What Myths Do; and Living Legacies and Ethical History.

Discover how archaeologists study objects in context, how everyday work and exchange shaped societies, and why historical interpretations can change. Questions about mythology explore meaningful traditional narratives while keeping their role distinct from archaeological reports.

Each question pairs a clear English explanation with a full-color illustration. A highlighted sentence focuses the central idea, while “Good to know” features provide another detail for conversation. The text recognizes different forms of knowledge and encourages respect for heritage and the communities connected with it.

Choose a question for shared reading, connect it with a museum visit, or explore a favorite theme independently. This illustrated paperback invites curiosity about ancient lives while making room for evidence, different perspectives, and living legacies.

• 190 questions across eight chapters
• Full-color illustrations and clear English explanations
• Archaeology, world societies, daily life, mythology, and heritage
• Highlighted ideas and “Good to know” features
• English-language paperback, 14.5 × 21 cm

Book Details

Language

English

Format

Paperback, perfect bound

Trim size

14.5 × 21 cm

Interior

Full-color illustrations and text

Interior pages

200

Author / contributor

Rick Zhang

Publisher

ZHIDIAN INTERNATIONAL (USA) LLC

ISBN

9798907009189

What you receive

One physical printed book

Questions About This Edition

Is this a physical book or a download?

This is one physical paperback book, not a digital download.

What language is the book written in?

The book is written in English.

Does this edition include color illustrations?

Yes. This is the full-color illustrated edition.

What topic does this volume cover?

A broken pot, a surviving building, or a traditional story can open a question about people who lived long ago. Understanding the past also means asking what kind of evidence supports an explanation.