Spotlight on the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia
Spotlight on the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations
This series will provide an examination of one of the world?s
most fascinating and influential ancient civilizations. Titles in this series
follow the birth, apex, and eventual decline of ancient Mesopotamia by
covering daily life, culture, technology, governmental organizations, and belief
systems. Readers will learn how this culture still exerts a powerful influence
upon the world today and how its innovations continue to inform our modern
world.
? Content that emphasizes multicultural studies, offers cultural
compare-and-contrast opportunities, and highlights the interactions among
cultures
? Various
types of history are examined?history of religion, government,
social history, domestic history, cultural history, economic history, technology, language, art history,
geography, climate, archaeology, and anthropology
? Aligns with state and
national social studies/history curriculum standards
