"The very name Mesopotamia is evocative. This land, whose name means 'between two rivers,' is also known as the Fertile Crescent. It's the Cradle of Civilization. Cities grew here. Agriculture was established. Writing was invented. But the cultures of Mesopotamia left the world many more inventions as well. Readers . . . will . . . discover the extraordinary accomplishments of Mesopotamian cultures"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the agricultural, artistic, political, mathematical, scientific, and medical accomplishments of ancient Mesopotamia. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, maps, a glossary, and additional resources.
"Introduces readers to the famous setting where human civilization began. The geography, religion, and lasting impact Mesopotamia had on the world is explored"--OCLC.
"Split between two periods in her life, 'Yasmeen' tells the story of an Iraqi girl's struggles to survive slavery in the ISIS terrorist regime in Mosul. In 2014, Yasmeen was a happy sixteen-year-old when she was captured by the ISIS invading army and is forced to find the courage within herself to endure slavery. Then, after surviving the horrific ordeal of two long years in captivity, she is freed but has become a different person. Unable to connect to the things that she once loved, she must endure a different kind of struggle as she tries to adjust to normal life with her family as refugees in a foreign country, America."--Back cover.
a true story of bravery, family, and patriotism in the battle against ISIS
Coker, Margaret
2022
"From the former New York Times bureau chief in Baghdad comes the . . . story of an elite, top-secret team of unlikely spies who triumphed over ISIS"--Provided by publisher.
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.
"Explore the geography of ancient Mesopotamia. Use this book to step back in time and discover the natural environment of the Tigris and Euphrates River, Babylon, Babylonia, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon"--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.
