Writing in Ancient Mesopotamia

by Jil Fine

Book Overview

The people of ancient Mesopotamia developed the first cities in human history in the fertile crescent of the Tigres and Euphrates Rivers. They also developed a highly sophisticated form of writing known as cuneiform. Readers will be fascinated by these people and their writing. Incredible photos of actual artifacts illustrate this history of the written word.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823965090
• ISBN13: 9780823965090
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.3" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6