< I>Early Civilizations in the Americas: Almanac< /I> presents the story of the development of early American civilizations from the earliest known societies to the Spanish conquest---the dates, locations, sites, history, arts and sciences, religions, economies, governments, and eventual declines of the great ancient American civilizations. Volume 1 features an overview of ancient civilization in general and a brief summary of modern theories about the earliest immigrants and early life in the Americas. The remainder of the volume focuses on the rise of the Andean civilization from the early urban centers to the Inca empire. Volume 2 focuses on the rise of the Mesoamerican civilizations from the Olmecs through the Aztecs.

Research on slavery, from its early roots in Mesopotamia to its occurrence in the United States, is made easy with this 4-vol. set. "Slavery Throughout History: Almanac" provides students with the in-depth information they need to write reports and class assignments. "Slavery Throughout History: Biographies "profiles more than 30 men and women associated with the institution. "Slavery Throughout History: Primary Sources" allows students to study 20 speeches, diary entries, newspaper accounts and other material related to slavery.