A fascinating look at Mesopotamia and what its artefacts tell us. Each chapter answers a question about the period, such as 'who were the Mesopotamians ', 'how did the Mesopotamians communicate ' 'what was life like in for the Mesopotamians ' and 'what did the Mesopotamians contribute to the world '. Panels titled 'what does it tell us ' explore archaeological sites, artefacts and texts, and explain how historians have used these to piece together what life was like in the past. With fascinating colour photographs, a glossary, index, and further information section, this book provides a valuable insight into Mesopotamia.

Author Biography

Colin Hynson is an experience children's author who has written nine books on history and science and contributed to a number of magazines and journals. He has also been a script-writer for BBC children's radio and is currently Education Officer with the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service.