Life Long Ago brings ancient civilizations to life and reinforces important early elementary social studies standards such as time, continuity, and change. Students will learn what daily life was like, how ancient peoples governed themselves, how they communicated, and how the influences of ancient cultures are still felt today. All books in this series include: - Text that correlates to third grade social studies curriculum standards such as: - Time, continuity and change- Recognizing aspects of family life of ancient civilizations- Identifying the origins and changes in methods of writing- Recognizing developments in art and architecture- Describing significant technological achievements- Recognizing ways developments in ancient times contribute to modern life- Text leveled according to Fountas and Pinnell guided reading levels- Full-color photographs and illustrations that bring each period to life- Maps- Glossary