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Ancient Mesopotamia (the Ancient World) by Allison Lassieur

Ancient Mesopotamia (the Ancient World)

Allison Lassieur

Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · September 7, 2012

Discover Mesopotamia, the world's first civilization.

Ancient History for KidsAsian History for KidsMiddle East History for Kids
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Who it’s for
Trace how early settlements between two rivers grew into a civilization with a lasting impact.
Themes
Mesopotamia’s early settlements, The first civilization, Civilization’s impact on world history
Genres
Ancient History for Kids, Middle East History for Kids, Asian History for Kids

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About this book

Discover Mesopotamia, the world's first civilization. Over ten thousand years ago, humans began settling in the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in what is now southwestern Asia. Over time, these early settlements grew into Mesopotamia, the world's first civilization. Readers (Grades -9) will discover the long history of this incredible civilization and the incredible impact it had on the development of the world as we know it today.

Between Two Rivers

Trace how early settlements between two rivers grew into a civilization with a lasting impact.

Come here for

  • The early settlements between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
  • Mesopotamia’s long history and impact on world development

Expect

  • A broad look at Mesopotamia’s history
  • Its role in shaping the world as we know it

Where it sits

Ancient History for Kids63%
Middle East History for Kids61%
Asian History for Kids30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Ancient History for Kids
  • Asian History for Kids
Authors
Allison Lassieur
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
September 7, 2012
Format
Paperback
Theme
Mesopotamia’s early settlements · The first civilization · Civilization’s impact on world history
Reading lane
Ancient History for Kids