While visiting Egypt with her parents, Anna follows a cat into a tomb and meets Nefertari who gives her a tour and explains about ancient Egyptian gods and customs.

The Minotaur of Knossos

by Roberta Angeletti

Published September 1999
Tired out after working on a report about ancient Crete, Robbie falls asleep and finds himself in the palace of King Minos, where he encounters the hideous bull-headed monster known as the Minotaur.

On a school field trip to the famous Lascaux Cave in southern France, a young girl encounters a primitive man who had created the remarkable paintings on the cave's walls. Includes a section with information on early homo sapiens.

Vulca the Etruscan

by Roberta Angeletti

Published September 1998