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Greeley, August. Writing in Ancient Mesopotamia. New York: PowerKids Press, 2003. Greeley's book includes full-color photographs. 24 pages. Nonfiction.
León, Vicki. Outrageous Women of Ancient Times. Outrageous Women Series. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 1997. This book describes the outrageously true and fascinating stories of 15 women whose accomplishments and attitudes changed the world they lived in. This entertaining book will inspire young readers with tales of women from ancient cultures such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China. Also applicable to Units 4, 5, and 6. 128 pages. Nonfiction.
Moss, Carol. Science in Ancient Mesopotamia. London: Franklin Watts, 1999. In this book, students learn about the ideas of ancient society in the Middle East. 64 pages. Nonfiction.
Schmandt-Besserat, Denise. The History of Counting. New York: HarperCollins, 1999. Students read about how and why numbering and counting evolved over time, beginning with the methods used by the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, and finally to the Arabs, who brought Hindu numerals from India to Europe about 1,000 years ago. 48 pages. Nonfiction.
Service, Pamela. Mesopotamia. New York: Marshall Cavendish, 1998. This book discusses the history, social order, customs, religion, and accomplishments of the area known as the "cradle of civilization." Good quality, full-color photographs, reproductions, drawings, and maps enhance the text. 80 pages. Nonfiction.
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