Ancient Mesopotamia -- No Longer Hunter-Gatherers -- Settlement to City -- Art and Architecture -- Round and Round -- Write That Down -- You Can Count on It -- The Invention of Time -- Charting the Sky -- On the Wind -- Medicine Beyond Magic -- The Cradle of Civilization -- Glossary -- For More Information.
Summary:
"The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means "between two rivers," is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It's the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture was established. Writing was invented. But the cultures of Mesopotamia left the world many more inventions as well. Readers of this intriguing volume will be spellbound as they discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Mesopotamian cultures. Extensively researched text covers important social studies concepts, while beautiful images bring the text to life. Photo captions, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance the main text"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.