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Discover Ancient Persia

by Neil D. Bramwell
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A history of ancient Persia discussing the contributions of rulers from Cyrus to Darius as they expanded the boundaries of the empire. Over a period of almost 1,200 years, the ancient Persians learned to cultivate crops such as wheat and barley and to domesticate animals. They also demonstrated their talents for architecture and art by building enormous palaces, such as at the site of Persepolis, and introduced the idea of worshipping a single god.

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  • Release date

    January 1, 2014

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781464511899

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781464511899
      • File size: 15356 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1240
    • Text Difficulty: 9-12

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2014

      Gr 5-8-Going into more depth than similar titles for this age group, these books describe the origins, organization, culture and religion, daily lives, and declines and falls of ancient civilizations. The extra detail is a welcome change from many recent sets that emphasize illustrations over text, and the format allows for ample background; readers will be encouraged to develop their knowledge of each culture, its importance, and contributions to world civilization. Large maps and full-color photos of locations and artifacts enhance the text. The strengths of these titles are partially offset by occasional dryness, and these civilizations have been widely covered in many extant titles, factors that make this set a supplemental report choice rather than a first purchase.

      Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Booklist

      April 1, 2014
      Grades 4-7 This volume of the Discover Ancient Civilizations series explores the lands, people, and cultural heritage of Persia, the civilization that once occupied modern-day Iran. The empire of Cyrus the Great is discussed through the end of the Achaemenid Dynasty and the invasion of Alexander the Great. The historical narrative follows the enlargement of the Hellenic League, wars with Rome, and the eventual rise of Islam. Bramwell emphasizes Cyrus' tolerance and respect for the different languages and religions of his vast empire, which at its largest was the size of the continental U.S. The illustrations place a heavy emphasis on the material culture of the Persian Empire, with copious full-color photographs of artifacts and heritage sites. An engaging introduction to the many contributions of the Persians to the modern world.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2014, American Library Association.)

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2014
      For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

      (Copyright 2014 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1240
  • Text Difficulty:9-12

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