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"Introduces readers to the famous setting where human civilization began. The geography, religion, and lasting impact Mesopotamia had on the world is explored"--OCLC.

A look into Mesopotamia, describing its rise and fall of empires, history, culture, and more.

The cradle of civilization is being drained of life--by a vampire! Amy, Elena, and Marcus use T?o's time machine to venture back to ancient Mesopotamia, where a vampire is plaguing the Mesopotamian people and their crops. Can the team solve the mystery of the damaged crops and keep the people--and the vampire--safe? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Mesopotamian civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.

"Whether going for a sail or hitting the road on anything with wheels, you may need to thank the people from Mesopotamia. Did you know this ancient civilization inspired and invented a lot of things that we can still find in our modern lives? The Cradle of Civilization brought us board games and astrology, maps and soap, and so much more. But there are some things we may be glad to leave behind in Mesopotamia, such harsh penalties for breaking the law (death!) and an alphabet that included 700 letters (think of that alphabet song!). Discover extreme facts about Mesopotamia in this fun and kooky book"--.

Contains activities designed to teach students about ancient civilizations.

"Engaging images accompany information about ancient Mesopotamia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about ancient Mesopotamia. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

"Explores the history and culture of Ancient Mesopotamia, giving a basic overview of the civilization's government, religion, and social structure, as well as key leaders and events"--Provided by publisher.

Describes life in ancient Mesopotamia, covering how people lived and worked, the foods they ate, and what children did for fun.

"Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in modern-day Iraq, the region known as Mesopotamia, Greek for 'between two rivers,' is often called the 'cradle of civilization.' The region is known for the rise of the first cities, as well as the invention of writing. Readers will discover that the various empires of the region, like Babylon and Sumer, made many important contributions to law, politics, mathematics, and agriculture. Simple text and full-color photographs will engage struggling and reluctant readers alike. Maps and a timeline of key dates provide additional information"--Provided by the publisher.