Uncovering the Culture of Ancient Mesopotamia
New York : PowerKids Press, 2016.
Format: Book
Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. This book covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat. Full-color photographs of historical artifacts, fascinating fact boxes, maps, and a simple timeline accompany the text, which is sure to captivate readers' attention.
Series: Wood, Alix. Archaeology and ancient cultures.
ISBN:
9781508146650
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C HISTORY Ancient Mesopotamia Woo | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY Ancient Mesopotamia Woo | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY Ancient Mesopotamia Woo | Ballentine Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY Ancient Mesopotamia Woo | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.