Ancient Times with CDROM - Factfinders Author:Richard Tames History will surely fascinate young children in this exciting, interactive, multimedia package of a CD-ROM and book. Children can use the book, the CD, or a combination of both. Animations, music, and hidden hotspots will encourage children to explore the ancient civilizations of China, Egypt, India, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. Egyptians call... more »ed their fertile land Kmta or the Black Land, while the desert lands were Dsrt or the Red Land. Wang Chong, a first century Chinese man, invented a seismograph. Balls in an urn dropped into frogs' mouths when an earthquake occurred...the more balls, the stronger the quake! Many Greek ideas in medicine, literature, and theater are still in use today. The Mayas wore waterproof clothing made from melted rubber. Readers are given questions along the way and a quiz and puzzle await them at the close of the CD. A table of contents, bookmarks, and a page to take notes make this an ideal source for the young historian. Illustrations are colorful and can be easily printed« less