The timeline comes bound in the book ready to be removed for easy assembly. The assembled timeline measures approximately 11" x 47" and is printed on card stock.

The Ancient timeline is divided into continents, and further into separate strands for each culture.

The Ancient timeline spans the time between 5000 B.C. and 600 A.D. The section "Important Dates and Events" is useful for filling in the timeline. The dates provided cover the time from about 3500 B.C. (Sumerians) to 476 A.D. (Fall of Rome).

The resource section at the back of the book includes "Book Recommendations", "Topics for Narrations and Reports", and "Important Dates and Events".

The "Book Recommendations" section suggests the use of many popular books currently in print. It also includes many lovely out of print books beloved by homeschoolers, most of which are available through the library system. The list is not so large as to overwhelm, but includes a realistic amount for study. A sampling of the suggested titles includes: A Picturesque Tale of Progress; books by R.J. Unstead; V.M. Hillyer; Shirly Glubock; Helen and Richard Leacroft; the d'Aulaire's, plus many First Books and Landmark books. In addition, the section is organized into time periods in order to correlate with the chapters in the book.

The "Topics for Narrations and Reports" contains a list of topics to write about for each chapter, plus vocabulary words and even specific suggestions for more challenging writing assignments for older students. Ideas include pre-writing skills utilizing various graphic organizers & suggestions for research reports. When you need some ideas for narrations or reports, simply turn to this section for some great suggestions.

The last section is "Important Dates and Events". The dates are arranged into chapters starting near 3500 B.C. with the Sumerian civilization and continuing to about 476 A.D., the commonly used date for the Fall of the Roman Empire in the west and the end of the Classical era.