The Genius of the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages

by Izzi Howell

Overview

Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages? These periods, stretching from the first ancestors of modern humans to the start of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, was a time of amazing developments. Find out how making fire and tools, farming the land, and writing down symbols to communicate transformed society and had a lasting impact on the way we live today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778765776
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	07/31/2019
Series:	The Genius of the Ancients Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.75(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

The Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages 4

Stone 6

Bronze 8

Iron 10

Farming 12

Construction 14

Settlements 16

Society 18

Trade 20

Clothing 22

Art 24

The Wheel 26

Writing 28

Glossary 30

Timeline 31

Index and Learning More 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 4–6—These image-rich titles cover each ancient civilization's history, location, and culture with clearly organized and easy to follow text. Facts about a civilization are presented within two-to-three-page chapters that have two columns of text on a page along with appropriately placed and relevant sidebars. Images of artifacts, art, or photographs of what remains of the civilizations today appear on every page, and the page layout allows readers to engage with the content. People from different socio-economic classes within the civilizations are covered. A list of recommended titles and websites is included along with glossaries that are unique to every title. No source notes are provided. VERDICT Though mostly Western in focus, these titles provide a good glimpse into the history and impact of ancient civilizations.

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