[Table of contents]. The Indus Valley -- Town planning -- Houses in the Indus Valley -- Plumbing and drainage -- Everyday life -- Farming -- Arts and crafts -- Writing -- The end of the Indus Valley -- Legacy of the Indus Valley -- Timeline of the Indus Valley -- Maps of the Indus Valley -- Glossary.
Summary
Overview of ancient Indus Valley civilizations highlights the traditional customs of the people and their contributions to the modern world. Includes maps and timeline.
Readers take an exciting journey to the Indus Valley as they explore the ancient civilization that arose in this fascinating place. Through detailed main text, fact boxes, and sidebars, this common social studies curriculum topic is presented in a way that highlights the traditional customs of this group of people and their contributions to the modern world. Accessible maps, a helpful timeline, and vibrant photographs help to expand the knowledge of young people fascinated by ancient cultures and to encourage an appreciation for diversity in the past and present.