Analyze the Ancients

Readers will discover how artifacts left behind by ancient cultures can tell us about how people lived long ago. This set encourages children to explore history as an archaeologist, examining primary sources and the clues they give us about ancient civilizations. Readers learn about ancient cultures and their practices, including how each group farmed or found food, what they believed, and how they celebrated. They're then invited to relate an artifact to what they've learned and draw conclusions about the past.
? Includes sidebars with questions and prompts to help readers in their artifact analysis
? A concluding spread of answers to the book's questions allows readers to check their work and learn more
? Topics and ideas covered were developed using social studies curricula found across the United States