Ancient cities / Louise Park.
Material type: TextSeries: Discovery education. Ancient civilizationsPublication details: New York : PowerKiDS Press, 2013.Description: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 23 cmISBN:- 1477700560 (library binding)
- 1477700978 (pbk.)
- 9781477700563 (library binding)
- 9781477700976 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 930 P235 | Available | 33111007516236 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Ancient cities came to life over 5,000 years ago. Readers will journey to the civilizations that set the base of history, exploring why they formed and how they functioned. Fascinating facts and vivid illustrations make this a page-turner for any young reader.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.
The beginning of cities -- The Fertile Crescent, Iraq -- The Indus Valley, Pakistan -- The Minoans of Crete, Greece -- Monuments to the gods, Greece -- City of rocks, Jordan -- Million People's City, China -- City of pyramids, Mexico -- City of temples, Cambodia -- Mysterious master masons, Peru -- Empire of the sun, Mexico -- Fabled city of learning, Africa.