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Introduce Your Child to the ""Original Superhero"" and the World's Oldest Adventure! Long before the heroes of Greece or the caped crusaders of modern comics, there was Gilgamesh-a king of shimmering blue walls, incredible strength, and a very lonely heart. In this cinematic retelling of the 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian myth, young readers (ages 7-12) will journey to the ""Cradle of Civilization"" to discover that the greatest power in the universe isn't a crown or a sword-it's the person standing right beside you. Why Parents and Teachers Love This Book: * Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Beyond the monsters and battles, the core of the story is the unbreakable bond between Gilgamesh and the wild-man Enkidu, teaching children about empathy, teamwork, and how friendship makes us better versions of ourselves. * A Bridge to History: Your child will explore the invention of writing (cuneiform), the first great cities (Uruk), and the geography of the Fertile Crescent in a way that feels like a thrilling adventure, not a school chore. * Timed Lessons for Modern Kids: We have carefully reimagined the complex ancient tablets to focus on themes that resonate today: overcoming pride, the thrill of exploration, and discovering what it truly means to be a hero. * Educational Bonus: Includes an Explorer's Glossary and a ""Where Legend Meets History"" section to help kids connect the dots between mythology and real archaeology. From wrestling lions to facing the fire-breathing Humbaba and searching for the secret of forever, this ""Modern Classic"" connects the next generation of explorers to the shared history of humanity. The gates of Uruk are open. Are you ready to meet the first hero?

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