Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778720706)

The Indus River Valley was once home to thriving communities of peoples who worked the land now known as Pakistan. Some of the world's oldest civilizations, including the Harappans and the Maurya and Gupta empires, grew in this fertile region. This beautiful new book beautifully documents the lives of these remarkable people from long ago. Topics include - farming innovations that helped support larger populations - the arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism - daily life in a Harappan village - the development of the caste system - early language and writing - the arrival of the White Huns Teacher's guide available.

Author: Hazel Richardson
ISBN-10: 0778720705
ISBN-13: 9780778720706
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2005
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.32w x 0.19d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.1
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 87676 / Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2005 pg. 170