Book excerpt: What system of writing was invented by the ancient Sumerians? Why is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? What Sumerian king’s story was recorded in a 4,000-year-old epic poem? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Kids InfoBits Presents: Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia contains authoritative, age-appropriate content covering a range of topics, from the Tower of Babel and Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar and Hammurabi. The content, arranged in A-Z format, provides interesting and important facts and is geared to fit the needs of elementary students. Kids InfoBits Presents contains content derived from Kids InfoBits, a content-rich and easy-to-use digital resource available at your local school or public library.