Ancient Mesopotamia: The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians (People of the Ancient World) [Paperback]

Virginia Schomp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2005 | Series: People of the Ancient World

Who were the people of the ancient world? What was it like to be a farmer, a soldier, or an artisan in ancient times? What did their experiences contribute to modern-day culture? Find out as you journey back in time for an extraordinary look at People of the Ancient World.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (March 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531167410
• ISBN-13: 978-0531167410
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #12 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > History > Asia > General
  • #31 in Books > History > Ancient > Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well made and informative, March 13, 2007

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This review is from: Ancient Mesopotamia: The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians (People of the Ancient World) (Paperback)

This attractive and informative book is part of the People of the Ancient World series of books by Scholastic, Inc. The book explains the culture of ancient Mesopotamia, describing the inhabitants' government, economy, science, and culture. Along the way, the reader is treated to many pictures and sidebars.

Overall, I found this to be a well made and informative book. Now, as you might expect with a book written for young readers, the book does not go into any great depth on any subject. But, it is nonetheless very broad in its reach, and it is an excellent resource for readers of any age who want an introduction in the culture of the peoples of ancient Mesopotamia. I highly recommend this book.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid information, good illustrations, February 25, 2005

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This review is from: Ancient Mesopotamia: The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians (People of the Ancient World) (Paperback)

This book is good for anyone seeking an overview of ancient Mesopotamia. There are plenty of color photographs of artifacts, as well as substantial information that seems to be well-researched. Chapters focus on the daily life of people in different occupations (e.g., Merchants and Traders, Peasant Farmers, Doctors and Scientists). The glossary, biographical dictionary, and timeline (covering the period c. 9000 BC to 539 BC) add to the value of this resource.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely., September 30, 2008

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Dr. Imanuil Najad Behrooz. (Baku, Azerbaijan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ancient Mesopotamia: The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians (People of the Ancient World) (Paperback)

Very lovely, informative, entertaining, elegant, delightful.
Practically a mini-encyclopedia in one volume, covering the major aspects of the Mesopotamian civilization.
I just loved it from cover to cover.
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