6th Grade Ancient Mesopotamia: MS Library Book Connections

A retelling of several major ancient Mesopotamian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of Mesopotamia.

Trading along the Silk Road. Adopting foreign fighting methods. Developing currency and a system for delivering messages over great distances. Experience life as an ancient Persian foot soldier! Discover how the ancient Persians built the world's first empire. Learn about their fighting methods and excellent archery skills. Find out how the Persian invention of the scythed war chariot forever changed how land battles were fought.

Known as the cradle of civilization, ancient Mesopotamia laid the groundwork for modern art and literature. This compelling volume examines the diverse world of ancient Mesopotamia, providing readers with an insight into ancient crafts and craft workers, sculpture and other fine arts, language, writing, scribes and education, epic poetry, and sacred and secular works.

For almost 1,200 years, the Persians ruled a territory that stretched from the Black Sea into Central Asia, from India to Egypt and into the fringes of southern Europe. During that period from 550 BCE to 651 CE, the ancient Persians learned to cultivate crops such as wheat and barley and to domesticate animals; they also demonstrated their talents for architecture and art by building enormous palaces, such as at the site of Persepolis, and through intricate art painted on pottery. As their neighbors, particularly the Macedonian prince Alexander the Great, grew stronger, ancient Persia struggled to maintain its authority. Despite their eventual decline, the Persian empires had significant influence on the ancient world, including the idea of worshipping a single god. As the first monotheistic religion, Zoroastrianism would lay the foundation for the development of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. ""Empires of Ancient Persia"" looks at the rise and fall of the Persian empires, the daily life of the people, and their influence on subsequent civilizations.

Almost 4,000 years ago, a young king named Hammurabi inherited the small and unimportant city of Babylon in the region of Mesopotamia, now in present-day Iraq. Over his lifetime, Hammurabi expanded Babylon in size and in importance, making the city the most important in the region by the time of his death. It would remain so for more than 1,000 years. Though Hammurabi was a politician, a diplomat, and a warrior, he is remembered mostly for his code of law, the tall monument of stone inscribed with hundreds of legal rulings that influenced the future laws of the region and then of the Western world. ""Hammurabi"" explores the life and times of a ruler known as 'The King of Justice' through the king's own words and those of legal and historical documents and literature of the time.

Get to grips with history like never before as you travel through the ages in this history encyclopedia for children that stretches from prehistoric times to modern day. Introducing an updated volume of History Year by Year - a timeline of world history that joins the dots of history by putting key historic events across the world on one timeline for children, including everything from prehistoric people, to world wars, humans on the moon, and so much more! Every page is jam-packed pictures and original artefacts, to give children an accurate insight into each era. Including features that explain major events, such as the rise of the Roman Empire of the fall of Communism, in an accessible and easy-to-read manner that doesn't talk down to them.  DK's History Year by Year shows the influences, patterns, and connections between the events that have shaped our world and reveal the history of the world as never before, making this history book for kids an educational must-have volume for children aged 9-12 with a thirst for knowledge, and interest in discovering more about world history.  Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - Over 1500 images that beautifully illustrates world history for children - Feature spreads look in detail at big themes and stories, such as the Renaissance and the French Revolution, and also include a timeline of events. - "Child of the Time" spreads explore the lives of children in history at very different periods, including Ancient Egypt, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, and World War II. - "Moment in time" spreads use one stunning, full-bleed image to capture one moment in history. - Updated timeline spanning prehistoric times up until 2018  Written with kids ages 9 to 12 in mind, this book uses unpretentious language and gives straightforward fun facts. The "Child Of The Time" feature encourages young people to imagine themselves in the past and lets them know that children had a place in history. Older readers will love this engaging educational book too! Dive in and explore the parts of the past you haven't yet discovered. The multitude of photos, maps and graphics make reading about history simple and enjoyable. This visual guide on history for kids provides the reader with an overview of the most fascinating events in history, with concise and bite-sized information. Authorised by the Smithsonian Institution, and featuring an updated timeline documenting recent events in world history that you may still remember happening, there truly is something for every kid to explore, learn and discover.

Students will be enchanted by the ancient civilizations of the Sumerians and Babylonians. This book uses interesting facts and data about the Mesopotamian world to teach students how to create and solve word problems. Students will learn about ziggurats, the city-state of Ur, the Babylonian ruler Sargon I, the ancient Cuneiform writing system, and the early calendar system. Using new facts, students are prompted to construct and solve their own word problems.

Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, ancient Mesopotamia is known as part of the Fertile Crescent, an area which gave birth to civilizations such as Akkad, Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. Ancient Mesopotamia set the course for subsequent aspects of human culture and intellectual endeavor as it introduced the world to the wheel, the planting of cereal crops, and the development of cursive script. In this informative volume, author Don Nardo details the scientific, technological, and war-related advancements that occurred throughout ancient Mesopotamia and discusses how these advancements would affect the region for years to come. Readers will learn about Mesopotamian developments in math, astronomy, and measurement, medicine and medical technology, agricultural tools and building methods, and naval and siege technology.

Long ago, Greek writers created a list of the seven wonders of the world. But that list only included the incredible monuments and other marvelous structures the writers knew about - which were all located in Greece and its surrounding countries. the writers were not aware of the many wonders in other parts of the world. the Middle East was home to some of the world's earliest civilizations, and those ancient people also created some impressive wonders. One group built an entire city carved out of stone. Another created an amazing temple adorned with gold. Another place had a big library, filled with books written on clay tablets. What other ancient treasures does the ancient Middle East hold? Some are found in ancient palaces, on towering cliffs, and in rugged deserts. You're about to begin your search for the seven wonders of the Ancient Middle East!

Thousands of years ago, the first human civilizations emerged throughout the world. Entertaining and informative, this fascinating book introduces the reader to ancient civilizations that existed across the globe, including dynastic China, the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the ancient Romans, the Sumerians, and ancient civilizations that existed in North America. Filled with dozens of vibrant full-color photographs and illustrations, this book brings each civilization to the forefront. Timelines and fact boxes ensure that readers will have no trouble understanding the wealth of fascinating historical detail on display.

With dozens of entries describing the history of ancient civilizations and the landscapes in which they thrived, this new reference series uses maps, reconstructed artworks, and photographs to provide invaluable information about the great cultures of the past. This book explores the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers that was the birthplace of civilization. It witnesses the birth of writing at Ur, the remarkable flowering of Babylon, and the spread of the mighty Persian empire. Book jacket.

Ancient Mesopotamia, New Edition brings to life the period in history when the first civilizations arose. Using maps, charts, documents, and works of art to enhance the text and reconstruct life at all levels of society at the time, this book examines the people, culture, and geography of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, generally known as the cradle of civilization. The first part covers topics such as animals in daily life, writing, religion and ritual, and the art of pottery; the second part looks at the kingdoms and empires of ancient Mesopotamia, including the Assyrians, Israel and Judah, and Persia. Arranged in colorful double-page spreads, ""Ancient Mesopotamia, New Edition"" offers great insights into the world of ancient Mesopotamia.

Mesopotamia, the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, was home to some of the world's first cities and empires. This book beautifully describes the Ancient Mesopotamians, deftly combining dramatic illustrations of their myths with factual explanations about how people really lived at the time.

A retelling of several ancient Persian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Persians.

Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, was the site of the world's first stable civilizations, including Sumer, Babylonia, and Assyria. As people settled permanently along the Fertile Crescent, they built irrigation systems to bring water to crops and constructed levees as protection against the flooding rivers. For the first time, humans had some control over the natural world around them, providing them with the stability and time needed to develop governments, religion, and legendary heroes such as Gilgamesh. As various city-states sprang up along the rivers, the first trade routes were laid among them. Cuneiform, the first writing system, eventually developed into various dialects and spread throughout western Asia and beyond. Although the empires of ancient Mesopotamia ended with the Persian conquest in the sixth century BCE, their importance cannot be underestimated. From a legal system to a school system, these ancient inhabitants of modern-day Iraq pioneered the groundwork that forms the basis for modern societies. ""Empires of Ancient Mesopotamia"" details the development of this area, the growth of its city-states, the daily life of its peoples, and how their influence is still felt today.

Updated and revised titles that combine the Modern Middle East series and Growth and Influence of Islam in the Nations of Asia and Central Asia.

This fascinating book takes a critical and detailed look at daily life and religion in ancient Mesopotamia. Readers will learn about the social structure of families and communities, the lives of slaves and servants, what games and travel looked like, and the various religious rituals and festivals that took place in this ancient world. Fully documented primary and secondary source quotations enliven the text, and well-organized primary source documents provide gateways for further inquiry and student research and reports.

Living in Ancient Mesopotamia focuses primarily on two ""ideal"" periods set in about 3500 B.C (Sumer) and 1000 to 500 B.C. (Assyria and Babylonia). This book examines all the aspects of daily life across all strata of society, from the kings and priests to the slaves; from food to religious beliefs. Coverage includes the building of Southern Mesopotamia, the invention of writing, and the development of mathematics. Daily life in Babylon features a soldier's life, a farming society, and family structure. This reference is a useful tool for students wanting to learn more about life in ancient Mesopotamia. Chapters include: The Sumerians; Creating Order; and The Age of Super-States.

Archaeology gives us a window into the wondrous world of ancient Iraq, in the region once known as Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization. Join scientists as they study the Citadel in northern Iraq; explore the ancient city of Nineveh; and see how ancient treasures help scientists reassemble the mosaic-like puzzle of Iraq's past.

Located in and around modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran, ancient Mesopotamia was one of the earliest sites of civilization. This informative edition surveys the history of the region's peoples and empires, from the first farmers and city dwellers to ancient Mesopotamia's last rulers. Author Don Nardo covers the rise and fall of Babylonia, Assyria, and the Persian empires, as well as Greek attempts to rule Mesopotamia.

What was it about Persia's leadership and military that compelled powerful civilization like Greece and Rome to fear and respect the might of the largest empire the ancient world had ever seen? The Persian Empire dictated administrative, economic, and artistic trends on an international level for a thousand years. Its people respected diversity and practiced one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world. But who were these people, really, who gave us famous Persian carpet and taught us landscape gardening, polo, and wine making? Why do people today who can trace their lineage and traditions back to this remarkable empire still proudly celebrate festivals like Nowruz regardless of their nationality or religion? Discover this and more as you journey back in time over 2,000 years to experience life in the Persian Empire and meet the people who called this great empire home. Book jacket.

From the ingenuity of ancient engineering to the innovation of modern marvels,Wonders of the World reveals the greatest statues and structures that the world has ever seen. This striking book covers the ancient wonders, the later historical wonders, and the modern wonders of the world in glorious and colorful detail. Combining the latest computer-generated images with breathtaking photographs and engaging text, readers can peer into the world's marvels, such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon,the unforgettable Taj Mahal, and the extraordinary Three Gorges Dam in China.