Super Science Facts - Social Science Set

This social science set introduces students to fascinating facts about civilisations of the ancient world.

The Super Science Facts series is packed with high-interest information for students in grades 5 through 12. Each 48-page book contains no more than 2,000 words per book so as not to overwhelm struggling readers. Each page is supported by colourful images on every page to support comprehension. Also includes content vocabulary defined in context and repeated in a glossary at the back of each book.

The Social Sciences set includes:

The Inca Empire

• At its peak, the Inca Empire stretched for over 2,500 miles, all connected by paved roads. How did a tiny tribe turn into a mighty empire? And why did they disappear? Lexile: 670

The Kingdom of Kush

• Like the Egyptians, the Kush built pyramids, used picture writing, and lived along the Nile River. Learn about how the Kush built a kingdom in the desert sand. Lexile: 700

The Shang Dynasty

• More than 3,600 years ago, the Shang Dynasty arose beside the Yellow River in China. The Shang invented a form of writing, a calendar, and were experts at bronze work. Lexile: 690

The First Persian Empire

• The First Persian Empire was the largest and best-organised empire of the ancient world, connected by 1,500 miles of roads, as well as the first to offer mail service. Lexile: 700

The Indus Valley Civilization

• The Indus Valley people built cities with indoor plumbing and sewage systems. Their civilisation is one of the oldest on Earth, and also one of the most mysterious. Lexile: 650