Ancient Mesopotamian Technology

Holl, Kristi

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Rosen Publishing Group

Just the Series: Spotlight on the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations

Series and Publisher: Spotlight on the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations

Annotation: Presents the technology of ancient Mesopotamia, describing their advances in water management, agriculture, textiles, pottery, metalworking, jewelry, city walls, temples, mathematics, writing, and warfare.

Genre: [Technology]

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Catalog Number: #122002

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 08/15/16

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-499-43810-9

ISBN 13: 978-1-499-43810-9

Dewey: 609.35

LCCN: 2016003633

Dimensions: 25 cm.

Subject Heading:
Technology. Iraq. History. To 634. Juvenile literature.
Technology. Iraq. History. To 634.
Iraq. Civilization. To 634. Juvenile literature.
Iraq. History. To 634. Juvenile literature.
Iraq. Civilization. To 634.
Iraq. History. To 634.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index.

Reading Level: 6.0

Interest Level: 5-9

Lexile: 840L

Guided Reading Level: Z

When we think of technology, we might think only of our modern tools, such as electronics, computers, and cutting-edge gadgets, but civilizations throughout the ages have used technology to improve their lives. This informative resource will reveal that the ancient Mesopotamians were an innovative and forward-thinking people. They solved societal problems, such as regulating water to make sure they had a ready supply when they needed it. Readers will also be engaged throughout the volume with descriptions of their technological achievements, such as the construction of their cities, ziggurats, transportation, and weapons, just to name a few.

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