LEVY, Janey . The Advances of Ancient Mesopotamia . ISBN 9781538265635 . LEVY, Janey . The Discoveries of Ancient China . ISBN 9781538265673 . LEVY, Janey . The Feats of Ancient Rome . ISBN 9781538265710 . LEVY, Janey . The Innovations of the Ancient Americas . ISBN 9781538265758 . LEVY, Janey . The Marvels of Ancient Egypt . ISBN 9781538265796 .ea vol: 32p. (That's Ancient!). Rosen / Gareth Stevens . Jan. 2022. Tr $26.60. Gr 46 This series celebrates cultures from Mesopotamia to the Americas for all their achievements and inventions. Each title begins with an introduction to the civilization and its time period, and then discusses some famous figures, social conventions, and advances in technology of all sorts. Spreads are generally a page of text opposite a page of images, breaking the reading into manageable chunks. Photos of artwork and artifacts accompany the text, along with maps, sidebars, and additional "That's Fascinating!" details. The various achievements mentioned are credited (where the inventor is known), and similar ideas or discoveries from other cultures are also noted. Readers interested in who invented the first alarm clock, seismograph, or breath mints will find plenty to hold their interest. VERDICT A helpful set for classes studying ancient civilizations or world history in general.