The technology of Mesopotamia

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Title:

The technology of Mesopotamia

Author:

Faiella, Graham.

ISBN:

9781404205604

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

New York : Rosen Pub. Group, 2006.

Physical Description:

48 p. : col. ill., 1 col. map ; 28 cm.

Contents:

Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization -- The technology of materials -- The technology of cities and buildings -- The technology of transportation -- The technology of irrigation and agriculture -- The technology of writing -- The technology of mathematics and numbers -- Timeline.

Subject Term:

Technology -- Iraq -- History -- To 634.

Geographic Term:

Iraq -- Civilization -- To 634.

Summary:

Learn about some of Mesopotamia's most important inventions, how they survived and are used today.

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The Mesopotamian civilization was the first to build cities, and their inventions and technologies evolved with their urban life. They learned how to build all kinds of buildings, from ordinary houses to royal palaces. In this compelling narrative, students learn about some of Mesopotamia's most important inventions and how many of these inventions survived and continue to be used today.

Introduction: Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization	p. 4
1 The Technology of Materials	p. 8
2 Creating Cities and Buildings	p. 12
3 The Art of Transportation	p. 19
4 Irrigation and Agriculture	p. 26
5 The Technology of Writing	p. 32
6 The Technology of Mathematics and Numbers	p. 38
Timeline	p. 42
Glossary	p. 43
For More Information	p. 44
For Further Reading	p. 45
Bibliography	p. 46
Index	p. 47

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