The ancient city of Mesopotamia was located in the Middle East and was made up of empires such as the Babylonian Empire‎,‎ Assyrian Empire‎,‎ Persian Empire‎,‎ and Phoenician Empire‎.‎ Readers will explore these incredible empires and discover how each made contributions and influenced the world as it exists today‎.‎ The fascinating sidebars filled with captivating facts work in conjunction with the vibrant‎,‎ alluring images to engage and excite readers as they learn about the Sumerian society‎,‎ Hebrews‎,‎ Phoenicians‎,‎ nomads‎,‎ and more‎!‎ A glossary and index are provided to aid in better understanding of the content‎.‎