Step Into: Mesopotamia

by Oakes, Lorna

• ISBN13: 9781844763054
• ISBN10: 1844763056
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-22
• Publisher: Southwater

Summary

This is the perfect introduction to Mesopotamian history and the way the Assyrian, Babylonian and Sumerian peoples lived--for school or home study, for reference and for practical learning. With themes such as Family, Food, Religion, Clothes, Weapons and Medicine, the book is stimulating, authoritative, accessible and fun to use, and the 15 step-by-step practical projects are the perfect way for children aged 8-to-12 years to learn about the lives of these fascinating peoples.

Table of Contents

A Land Between Two Rivers	p. 4
Centres of Civilization	p. 6
History Makers	p. 8
A Legendary King	p. 10
The Development of Writing	p. 12
Seals and Impressions	p. 14
Gods and Goddesses	p. 16
Houses for the Gods	p. 18
Sumerian Burial	p. 20
Education	p. 22
Music and Games	p. 24
Family Life	p. 26
A Woman's Life	p. 28
Farming	p. 30
Science and Technology	p. 32
Travel by Land and Water	p. 34
Banking and Trade	p. 36
An Important City	p. 38
Running the Empire	p. 40
Fighting Forces	p. 42
Palace Builders	p. 44
Furnishing the Palace	p. 46
Marvelous Sculptures	p. 48
The Lion Hunt of the King	p. 50
Kingship	p. 52
Royal Libraries and Museums	p. 54
Maths, Medicine and Astronomy	p. 56
Babylonian Power	p. 58
Bible Links	p. 60
Glossary	p. 62
Index	p. 64
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