Williamsburg Regional Library

Ancient Mesopotamian technology, Kristi Holl

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

mapsillustrations

index present

Grades 7 to 12

non fiction

Ancient Mesopotamian technology

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943710062

Kristi Holl

Spotlight on the rise and fall of ancient civilizations

"When we think of technology, we might think only of our modern tools, such as electronics, computers, and cutting-edge gadgets, but civilizations throughout the ages have used technology to improve their lives. This informative resource will reveal that the ancient Mesopotamians were an innovative and forward-thinking people. They solved societal problems, such as regulating water to make sure they had a ready supply when they needed it. Readers will also be engaged throughout the volume with descriptions of their technological achievements, such as the construction of their cities, ziggurats, transportation, and weapons, just to name a few" --from Amazon.com

Land between the rivers -- Water supply : canals, irrigation, and aqueducts -- Challenges of food production -- Weaving -- Pottery and its many uses -- The wheel -- Metals and metalworking -- Craftsmen : glass, stone, and jewels -- Construction materials -- Arrangement of homes -- Building cities -- Ziggurats -- On the move in Mesopotamia -- Mathematics, weights, and measures -- Astronomy and astrology -- Treating the sick -- Advances in warfare -- The first writers -- Gifts from the Cradle of Civilization -- Glossary

adolescent