Best Ancient Civilization Encyclopedias: 2 Books Compared

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Choosing an ancient civilization encyclopedia can be tricky when the books cover different periods and subjects.

Alphabetical entries, maps, timelines, illustrations, and step-by-step projects offer different ways to explore the past.

This time, we’ll introduce Children’s Encyclopedia of Ancient History and The Ancient World.

Quick-reference table of recommended products

Product name	Historical coverage
Children’s Encyclopedia of Ancient History	30,000 years of human history
The Ancient World	Prehistory to approximately 1000 CE

Children’s Encyclopedia of Ancient History

For young readers who want to explore several ancient civilizations in one book, Children’s Encyclopedia of Ancient History is recommended. It spans 30,000 years of human history, with topics including ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Aztecs and Maya, the Incas, ancient China, and ancient Japan.

The book includes more than 3,000 photographs, maps, drawings, and timelines, along with 120 step-by-step projects.

Children’s Encyclopedia of Ancient History

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The Ancient World

For students in grades 7–12 who want an alphabetically organized reference spanning multiple regions, The Ancient World is recommended. This five-volume encyclopedia covers prehistory to approximately 1000 CE, with separate geographical volumes for Africa, Europe, the Americas, Southwest Asia, and Asia and the Pacific.

Each volume includes maps, timelines, and illustrations, while the set also includes a glossary, bibliography, and indexes. The encyclopedia is designed to meet the curriculum needs of students from grades 7–12.

The Ancient World

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Choosing by age and coverage

• Young readers exploring several ancient civilizations
  • Children’s Encyclopedia of Ancient History
• Students in grades 7–12 looking for an alphabetically organized reference across regions
  • The Ancient World