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This introduction to ancient Mesopotamia explores where the civilization was located, what daily life was like for the people of Mesopotamia, what cultural activities they engaged in, and what became of the civilization.
Quick Summary
This book transports readers back 4,000 years to wander through bustling Babylonian markets, touch ancient cuneiform tablets, and witness how Mesopotamians created the wheel, wrote the first epic stories, and constructed towering ziggurats that scraped the heavens. Kids will discover brave scribes, powerful kings, and clever inventors while exploring how people lived, played, and worshipped in the cradle of civilization. If your kid devours the time travel adventures of the Magic Tree House series or loves digging into real history like with National Geographic Kids, they'll be hooked on this Mesopotamian journey. Perfect for ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 8 who are curious about ancient worlds and want a quick, mind-blowing read.