Step back in time to explore the Land between the Two Rivers, one of the most ancient of all civilizations. Investigate why the Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. Includes step-by-step projects.

Easy-to-follow text and simple activities introduce children to the people, culture, traditions, and history of Mesopotamia.

This is the perfect introduction to Mesopotamian history and the way the Assyrian, Babylonian and Sumerian peoples lived--for school or home study, for reference and for practical learning. With themes such as Family, Food, Religion, Clothes, Weapons and Medicine, the book is stimulating, authoritative, accessible and fun to use, and the 15 step-by-step practical projects are the perfect way for children aged 8-to-12 years to learn about the lives of these fascinating peoples.

Describes the everyday life, religion, and technological advances made in ancient Mesopotamia, and presents instructions for several related projects, including making a lyre and a fly whisk.

This is the perfect introduction to Mesopotamian history. There are sections on trade and technological advances, as well as social issues of the time, ranging from family life and beliefs to formal religion and royalty. Practical projects actively involve children in understanding and reconstructing the past: make a musical lyre, create a set of lion weights, and sculpt a clay tablet of cuneiform script. The book is stimulating, authoritative, and fun to use - the ideal way to learn how the Assyrian, Babylonian and Sumerian peoples lived their lives.

Helps you investigate how the Assyrians, Babylonians and Sumerians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. This title features 15 simple projects that allow you to re-create the past - build a model chariot, make a ram-headed drinking cup, and design a tunic fit for an Assyrian king.

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All about ancient Assyria and Babylonia, with 15 stepby-step projects and more than 300 exciting pictures

Explores the history, government, foods, religion, and culture of ancient Mesopotamia and discusses how this civilization developed during the height of its power. Features full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Step back in time to explore the Land between the Two Rivers, one of the most ancient of all civilizations. Investigate why the Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. The Assyrians fought battles all over the ancient western world and kept alive the civilization of the Sumerians. Uncover their links with the Bibles as the traditional enemy of Israel and Judah. Practical projects actively involve you in understanding and reconstructng the past. Making a set of lion weights to weigh your most precious possessions, designing a tunic fit for an Assyrian king and constructing a musical lyre are just some of the 15 exciting things to make and do.

Presents a glimpse of various aspects of life in ancient Mesopotamia.

Presents an introduction to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, discussing the history, politics, religion, and culture of the Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians, with instructions for making handicraft items and food recipes related to these cultures.

Explores the land between the Two Rivers and explains why the Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians were among the first to develop libraries, mathematics, medicine, and the science of astronomy.

Explores facts about the way of life in the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, investigates how the Sumerians, Assyrians and Babylonians were among the first to develop writing, mathematics and the science of astronomy. Includes 15 step-by-step projects.

Explains the Assyrians and Babylonian's methods of writing, mathematics and the sciences of astronomy plus step-by-step projects, fact boxes, over 200 colour photographs, illustrations, cross-sections, historical maps and a pictorial timeline.

Examines the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.