by Paul Collins
Discover Ancient Sumer, one of the earliest civilisations in the world!
Learn what archaeological finds can tell us about the great artists, builders, inventors and warriors of Sumer. Secrets held by ancient cities, villages, palaces and tombs tells us the stories of Sumerian kinds, heroes and gods.
Perfect for Key Stage 2 readers aged 9 and up, this edition is in English. An Arabic version is also available seperately.
Paperback
Book contains 36 pages
Dimensions: 23 x 28cm
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