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DK Eyewitness Books: Mesopotamia by John Farndon

DK Eyewitness Books: Mesopotamia

Discover the Cradle of Civilization—the Birthplace of Writing, Religion, and the

John Farndon, Philip Steele

DK · Print & ebook · June 25, 2007

Travel back to the land where human history was first recorded—the land of kings, queens, gods, goddesses, nomads, and scribes.

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in illustrated overviews of Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations
Themes
Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, Early cities and empires, Ancient writing and inscriptions
Genres
Ancient History for Kids, Middle East History for Kids, Archaeology for Kids

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Travel back to the land where human history was first recorded—the land of kings, queens, gods, goddesses, nomads, and scribes. Be an eyewitness to the "land between the rivers," from the first Sumerian city-states to the mighty Babylonian empires. DK Eyewitness Mesopotamia provides a detailed look at where the first cities, states, and empires rose.

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Richly detailed full-color images and photographs of ancient artifacts, architecture, and maps combine with a comprehensive overview of the Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations. See incredible works of Mesopotamian art, meet the warriors and innovators living ahead of their time, learn how to read ancient inscriptions, and much, much more! The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Who it’s for

  • Readers interested in illustrated overviews of Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations
  • Readers curious about ancient inscriptions, artifacts, and Mesopotamian art

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Ancient History for Kids84%
Middle East History for Kids77%
Archaeology for Kids41%

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Publisher categories

  • Ancient History for Kids
  • Middle East History for Kids
  • Customs & Traditions
Authors
John Farndon, Philip Steele
Publisher
DK
Published
June 25, 2007
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations · Early cities and empires · Ancient writing and inscriptions
Reading lane
Ancient History for Kids