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Focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology.

Examines the rich cultural achievements of the ancient Mesopotamia civilization, located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers which included the kingdom of Babylon and development of the first writing system.

Celebrated for numerous developments in the areas of law, writing, religion, and mathematics, Mesopotamia has been immortalized as the cradle of civilization. Covers the ancient culture's rich history and accomplishments, and the magnificent temples and artifacts left behind.

Mesopotamia, often called the Cradle of Civilization, is the focus of this book. It explores the rise of city-states and innovations in agriculture, as well as the complex systems of writing, architectural wonders, advancements in military tactics and weaponry, and some of the first recorded legal codes developed by the people of Mesopotamia.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Mesopotamia and then examines questions such as: How Did Agriculture Make Mesopotamian Civilization Possible?, How Did the Rise of Mesopotamian City-States Alter Human Communities?, How Did Early Mesopotamian Warfare Influence Warfare Among Later Peoples?, and How Did Mesopotamian Writing and Learning Benefit Later Civilizations?.

"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.