Cause & Effect: Ancient Mesopotamia

February 15, 2018
Grades 7-12 The study of ancient civilizations is evergreen, and students will find insights into the innovations, lasting impacts, and rise and decline of many noteworthy, historic peoples in the Cause & Effect: Ancient Civilizations series. Structured to emphasize the chain of events and/or innovations that allowed a civilization to take root and flourish, each volume gives a historical overview and explores four targeted questions pertinent to the society being examined. An incredible roster of firsts appears in Ancient Mesopotamiaincluding agriculture, a writing system and literature, cities, and complex religious institutionsmany of which are credited with fostering great societies all over the world. An opening time line, critical-thinking prompts, and numerous text boxes supplement these fact-rich titles, which will be especially useful for report writing.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)