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Ur, one of the world’s first cities, was highly important politically and economically around 2600 – 2500 BC when the Sumerian rulers of the city were buried in tombs filled with ornate, valuable objects and with evidence of elaborate rituals and human sacrifice. Without the artefacts from the tombs of Ur it would be very difficult for us today to visualise Sumerian history and know anything about Sumerian art. Of all the objects found in the royal tombs of Ur, the Standard is the most informative yet also the most enigmatic. The Standard was given its name because it lay in a tomb near the shoulder of a man as if it had been carried like a battle standard. However, its real function and purpose within the tomb is still unknown. It was originally hollow, like a box, and is decorated on four sides with mosaic images created with inlays of shell, lapis lazuli and red limestone that were set into bitumen on a wooden frame. The two main, rectangular sides sometimes referred to as ‘war’ and ‘peace’, show scenes of a battle and of a banquet. Both of these themes, commonly depicted in Mesopotamian art, are shown on the Standard using a narrative technique that was to be used in Mesopotamia for almost two thousand years and can still be appreciated today. Viewed as a remarkable work of ancient art the Standard testifies to sophisticated Sumerian craftsmanship and the wide tr ade networks and wealth of the city of Ur. More importantly for us today, it is also a realistic and lively representation of aspects of the life and concerns of people who lived in one of the world’s great ancient civilisations during the third millennium BC. This beautifully illustrated short introduction tells the story of discovery and significance of this splendid object.

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Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Non-Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Practice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Includes 4 levelled exam papers from the most challenging Non-Verbal Reasoning exam papers that will test pupils' skills in Non-Verbal Reasoning.· Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB· Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to help build skills· Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers· Builds exam-room confidence by practicing with a variety of exam paper styles· Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentaryAlso available for 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning preparation: · 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning Revision Guide· Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10· Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11· Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12

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Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017An essential study and revision guide to help children secure top marks in pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance examinations. The stretching content ensure that verbal reasoning skills are thoroughly reviewed ahead of the exams.- Prepares pupils for all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Explains and tests all of the question types that pupils could face- Features helpful insight into the exams, with practical tips and advice- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11 plus sample tests with detailed answer guidance- Clear links between Verbal Reasoning and existing study of English- Includes topics such as constructing words, understanding word meaning, working with numbers and algebra, and developing logic skillsThe brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 111 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12

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Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Non-Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Secure the top marks in 11 plus independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential study and revision guide. Stretching content ensures that all the Non-Verbal Reasoning skills are thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- Explains and tests the full range of question types and skills met in Non-Verbal Reasoning in exams- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Builds on existing knowledge with clear cross-curricular links to English- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Prepares pupils for exam conditions with timed and levelled exam-style questions- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11 plus sample tests with detailed answer guidanceAlso available for 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning preparation: - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 - Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 - Non Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12 - 11+ Non- Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 1&2Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, English, Science and Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk

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Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Non-Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017Practice exam papers to prepare children for the most challenging of pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Includes 9 levelled exam papers that will test pupils' skills in Non-Verbal Reasoning.- Develops exam techniques tested in all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Features papers written to measured levels of difficulty to help build skills- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- Builds exam-room confidence by practicing with a variety of exam paper styles- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentaryAlso available for 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning preparation: - 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning Revision Guide- Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10- Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11- Non-Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12

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