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This thrilling set takes a graphic look at the gruesome and disgusting side of the most notorious but revered empires in history. From the Vikings and the Romans in Europe to the ancient Chinese in Asia, the ancient Egyptians in Africa, and the Aztecs and Maya in the Americas, young readers will learn about the dark and gory secrets of history's most important ancient civilizations, including slave labor, human sacrifices, and mummification. Features include: Compelling fact boxes offering additional information about the unique and violent practices of each civilization. Explores the societal and religious customs, beliefs, and values of each ancient civilization. Encourages comparative critical thinking across multiple cultures and continents. Aligns with middle school social studies standards for study of ancient cultures.

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School Library Journal -- A high gross-out factor is the biggest selling point of these titles, and readers get the ickiest and almost unbelievable bits of information in a compact format.

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