Lorna Oakes
Hands on History! Mesopotamia
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843229704
- author:
- Lorna Oakes
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Armadillo Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 1.3 x 29.7 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Activity Books, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Hands-On History Mesopotamia offers an engaging introduction to the history of ancient Mesopotamia. This book explores various aspects of life in Assyria and Babylonia, including trade, technological advances, social issues, family life, beliefs, formal religion, and royalty. Through 15 step-by-step projects, children can actively participate in understanding and reconstructing the past, such as making a musical lyre, creating lion weights, or sculpting a clay tablet with cuneiform script. The book provides a stimulating and authoritative approach to learning about the lives of the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Sumerian peoples. With over 300 exciting pictures, this book is an ideal way for children to learn about Mesopotamian history in a fun and engaging manner.