The very first civilisation in the world grew up where modern-day Syria and Iraq meet. Here, the Sumerians built the first cities, invented the wheel, the chariot and a writing system. They developed trade and built pyramids for their gods. Now all that is left of them is a few relics in the desert sand. Made for the KS2 History curriculum, these eight titles are packed with amazing historical facts and inspiring images. These handy guides explore the distant past, surviving historical evidence and the impact of our ancestors on our lives today.