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1) Hammurabi
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In the United States laws apply to everyone, they are written down, and they are not easily changed. It was not always like this. Over 3,000 years ago, a Middle Eastern king wanted to rule fairly. He had the laws of his kingdom written in stone, and then he shared the laws with his people. His name was Hammurabi and he ruled Babylon--where the country of Iraq is today--for over forty years. Although he expanded his country and won many wars, today...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
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"--Provided by publisher.
3) Constantine and the captive Christians of Persia: martyrdom and religious identity in Late Antiquity
Author
Series
Transformation of the classical heritage volume 57
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
"This book demonstrates that the history of Christianity in the fourth century has been written mainly on the basis of Greek ecclesiastical histories and Syriac martyrdom narratives that date to decades, even centuries, after the fact. By closely analyzing these sources--which often exhibit conflicting religious, political, and hagiographical agendas--an evolving portrait of the first Christian emperor begins to emerge. This portrait of Constantine...
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
64 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Focuses on the discoveries and inventions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization in the areas of transportation, agriculture, architecture, science, and technology"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
206 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
During a severe drought in Mesopotamia in 2600 B.C., when their parents can no longer support them, Jomar and his sister Zefa are sent to the city of Ur, where Jomar is apprenticed to a goldsmith and Zefa must try to find a way to keep from becoming a slave. Includes author's note on the history of the region.
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
c2004.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide.
Language
English
Description
Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the mysteries of the ancient Sumerian, Assyrian abd Babylonian civilizations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Pop!, an imprint of ABDO
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the famous setting where human civilization began. The geography, religion, and lasting impact Mesopotamia had on the world is explored in easy-to-read text and colorful photos. Sidebars, maps, more facts, and QR codes are included in this title.
11) Mesopotamia
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill., col maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information about Mesopotamia, discussing the importance of two rivers to the civilization, city-states, empires, ziggurats, reading, writing, and other related topics.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the technology of ancient Mesopotamia, covering their advances in such areas as building, agriculture, irrigation, writing, medicine, astronomy, metals, weaving, and weaponry.
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 310 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Babylon, Paul Kriwaczek tells the story of Mesopotamia from the earliest settlements seven thousand years ago to the eclipse of Babylon in the sixth century BCE. Bringing the people of this land to life in vibrant detail, the author chronicles the rise and fall of power during this period and explores the political and social systems, as well as the technical and cultural innovations, which made this land extraordinary. At the heart of this book...
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