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Travel back thousands of years to the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers where the world's first cities developed. Welcome to ancient Mesopotamia! Learn about how people lived, including the different jobs they had, what foods they ate, and what children did for fun. Also discover how ancient Mesopotamians created the wheel, irrigation systems, written language, and other groundbreaking inventions that altered the course of human history.

Presents the life and accomplishments of Hammurabi, the ancient king who ruled Babylon (in what is now Iraq) more than 3,000 years ago, and who is still revered for producing the first uniform law code in history.

"This important book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Mesopotamia through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.

"Over the course of millennia, the many civilizations making up Mesopotamia created interesting and inspiring technologies. From the first analog computers to jewelry, the Mesopotamians were skilled workers and inventors. This book dives into the history of each Mesopotamian civilization and discusses which technologies continue to inspire societies today"--Provided by publisher.

"This book introduces readers to the epic legends and myths of Mesopotamia's ancient civilizations. One such story tells of the rage of the goddess Ishtar. Spurned by the warrior-king Gilgamesh and seeking to wreak her revenge, Ishtar persuaded her father, Anu, to release the Bull of Heaven. When the Bull snorted, huge chasms opened in the ground, sending hundreds of young men tumbling to their deaths. Gilgamesh slew the Bull and took the beast's horns as a trophy. This is only one of the many fantastic tales vividly retold in this fascinating book"--Provided by publisher.

This introduction to ancient Mesopotamia explores where the civilization was located, what daily life was like for the people of Mesopotamia, what cultural activities they engaged in, and what became of the civilization.

From archaeological digs that have uncovered the earliest Sumer civilizations through boats that may have sailed around the time of Jesus, the region that was once ancient Mesopotamia has remains of the oldest cities, religious sites, and artifacts in the world. This text introduces readers to this important civilization, and encourages them to trace its development through the chronological organization of important archaeological finds. The text covers finds at places such as Nineveh and Babylon, as well as important objects such as the Pilate Stone, dead sea scrolls, and the Sea of Galilee boat.

Looks at the culture found in Ancient Mesopotamia, discussing religion, writing, music, celebrations and more.

Explains how natural causes, such as drought, invasions, and other factors led to the downfall of the Mesopotamian civilization, and discusses its lasting legacy.

Looks at the structure of ancient Mesopotamian government and how it related the geography of the era.