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Uruk Unboxed (Ancient History)
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Uruk Unboxed (Ancient History)

$59.95

Inside This Box:

  • Create a Sumerian-style lyre and use it to make music
  • Bake Cuneiform Cookies
  • Enjoy a Sumerian themed slide puzzle
  • Learn about the Epic of Gilgamesh
  • Read a Sumerian myth
  • Color a picture of the first city in the world
…and more! Our youth boxes contain printed materials at multiple levels from elementary to lower high school level. The young adult box contains additional literature featuring mature content. Youth SKU: BOX-URU-1OZ Young Adult SKU: BOX-URU-1OS
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Uruk Unboxed

Step into the world of the first city in human history with Uruk Unboxed! This immersive lesson explores the remarkable achievements of Uruk, the cradle of civilization, and brings the stories and innovations of the ancient Sumerians to life through hands-on activities and engaging content.

What’s Inside Uruk Unboxed?

  • Sumerian-style Lyre: Learn about ancient Sumerian music and create your own lyre and use it to play music, just as the people of Uruk did.
  • Cuneiform Cookies: Explore the earliest form of writing with a delicious twist! Bake cookies featuring cuneiform symbols and learn how writing developed in ancient Mesopotamia.
  • Epic of Gilgamesh: Dive into the world’s oldest epic, The Epic of Gilgamesh. Learn about the legendary king and his adventures, which continue to inspire storytelling today.
  • Sumerian Myths: Read an authentic Sumerian myth and explore the beliefs and traditions of one of the world’s earliest civilizations.
  • Uruk’s Legacy: Color a detailed illustration of Uruk, the first city in the world, and imagine what life was like in this bustling urban center.

Hands-On Activities:

  • Design and build a small Sumerian-style lyre.
  • Bake and enjoy cuneiform-themed cookies.
  • Solve a Sumerian-themed slide puzzle.
  • Read The Epic of Gilgamesh and connect with the stories of ancient Mesopotamia.
  • Color a scene of Uruk to visualize its historical significance.

Why Choose Uruk Unboxed?

  • Culturally Rich Content: Explore the origins of urban life and the innovations of Mesopotamia, from writing to monumental architecture.
  • Interactive Learning: Hands-on projects and stories make the history of Mesopotamia engaging and accessible.
  • Fun and Educational: Perfect for homeschool families, this lesson provides a unique way to connect with the legacy of this ancient Mesopotamian city.

Celebrate the Legacy of Uruk
As the world’s first city, Uruk laid the foundation for Eurasian civilization. This lesson offers students an immersive way to explore its achievements and stories.

Perfect for Homeschool Families
Designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, Uruk Unboxed makes history interactive and fun for learners of all ages.

Discover Uruk Unboxed today and step into the story of the world’s first city!

Looking for more information on Uruk? Our Uruk Unboxed Pinterest board has additional activities, books, and learning resources. Learn more about Mesopotamia with Babylon Unboxed! 

Please note: The Young Adult literature for this box contains discussion of the role of sexual relationships in Mesopotamian culture.

Weight 1.16 lbs
Dimensions 11.375 × 8.875 × 3 in
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Discover the Fascinating World of Jomon Japan

Take a journey back to ancient Japan and explore the world of the Jomon people, one of the earliest cultures in human history. This engaging, easy-to-read book is perfect for young readers ages 5-9, homeschoolers, and educators eager to explore early Japanese life.

The Jomon were Stone Age hunter-gatherers who braved the seas in search of dolphins, whales, and sharks. In this book, children will learn incredible facts about their adventurous lifestyle, including how they created some of the first clay pots in the world and domesticated dogs.

With vibrant storytelling and accessible language, this book brings history to life. Whether read independently or shared aloud, it offers a window into one of Japan’s indigenous cultures.

What Kids Will Discover in Jomon Japan:

  • How the Jomon people hunted and gathered food to survive
  • Their craftsmanship in creating beautiful swirled pottery, some over 10,000 years old
  • Their connection with animals, including the first dogs to live alongside humans
  • How they braved the ocean to hunt large sea animals

Designed with young readers in mind, the book is perfect for classrooms, homeschooling families, and independent reading time. Educators and parents will appreciate the book’s clear structure, engaging visuals, and the blend of storytelling with historical facts. Young readers will enjoy hunting for each detail in the full-spread village scene.

Why Choose This Book?

  • Ideal for children ages 5-9 interested in ancient history and world cultures
  • A wonderful resource for homeschoolers, educators, and parents
  • Makes learning about history fun, accessible, and engaging

Step into Jomon Japan and uncover the incredible story of a people who shaped early Japanese history.

Lexile: 570L 

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Ideal For: Kids, parents, homeschoolers, and educators interested in ancient history and early Japanese cultures.

Our Leveled Readers feature a helpful dual rating system:

Reading Levels:

  • A) Read With Me: Simple text for child, deeper text for educators
  • B) I Love Reading: Stories to be enjoyed with independence

Theme Levels:

  • 1) Simple, gentle, fascinating stories
  • 2) Engaging story with mild story violence and/or conflict themes
  • 3) High interest story with dynamic language and moderate violence and/or conflict themes

This story is a B1.

eBook available on Amazon

Weight .24 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 9 × .5 in
Age Range

Youth
Time Period

Ancient History
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