Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up with World Civilizations and Cultures! Entranced with reading passages that highlight the achievements of important civilizations, students examine the civilizations' contributions to modern society and explore the development of primitive to more-recent civilizations. The book covers topics including the fertile crescent, ancient Egypt, Aegean civilizations, ancient Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and becoming an archeologist. This 112-page resource includes reproducible crossword puzzles, quizzes, activities, and answer keys.