In this book a time machine transports young readers back more than 5000 years using pictorial maps and lifelike reconstructions to show what life was actually like in ancient times and to highlight the achievements of the great civilizations that have influenced and shaped our modern world. The text introduces the reader to all aspects of ancient cities and cultures, from daily life to warfare, the arts, religion, and technology. At a glance you can find the most famous cities, buildings, and people through the glorious photographs gain a real understanding of exactly how and where people lived before the discovery of the New World.