About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child begins asking big questions about how cities are built or where our modern ways of writing and measuring time actually started. It is an ideal resource for the elementary student who is moving beyond simple stories and into a phase of deep curiosity about world history and human ingenuity. This guide explores the rise of the Babylonian empire, focusing on their architectural marvels like the Hanging Gardens and their early systems of law and math. It presents history as an exciting discovery rather than a list of dates, making it perfect for children ages 6 to 10 who enjoy learning about how ancient people solved problems and organized their world. It is a wonderful tool for fostering a sense of connection to the global human story.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and academic in nature. While it mentions the concept of laws and punishment (Hammurabi's Code), it does so in a clinical, age-appropriate historical context without graphic detail.
Ideal Reader
A second or third grader who is a "fact-collector." This child likely loves LEGOs or Minecraft and will be fascinated by how ancient people engineered massive structures without modern technology.
Parent Prep
This book is safe to read cold. Parents may want to have a map of the modern Middle East handy to show where these ancient cities would be located today (modern-day Iraq). A parent might choose this after a child asks, "Why are there 60 minutes in an hour?" or expresses interest in ruins, mummies, or ancient mysteries.
