Ancient Times

When we think of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia, we might think of pyramids, Plato, Julius Caesar, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. But what about everyday life? Family, fun, work, medicine and architecture are some of the elements of daily living explored in this easy-to-read, anecdotal narrative. Activities and puzzles enhance each chapter.

Walter Hazen earned degrees in history and education, and later in deaf education. He gained vast teaching experience in middle school and high school, as well as 20 years teaching at the School for the Deaf and Blind, St. Augustine, Florida. He has authored numerous instructional books as well as all 16 books in the Good Year Books Everyday Life series.