Take a step back in time and enter the world of Ancient Greece, the birthplace of western civilization. Today's readers will walk through the streets of Athens and Sparta, learning about their unique culture through the eyes of children who lived there. The text in this book covers subjects such as food, clothing, housing, religious beliefs, and more. A mix of historical and modern images helps readers visualize this ancient society, while fact boxes...

Welcome to Greece - home of the historic Parthenon and birthplace of the Olympic Games! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Greece's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Greece's population and total area, as well as images of the Greek...

"Engaging images accompany information about Greece. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Take a step back in time and find out what it was like to live as the ancient Greeks did.

"Greece is often called the "cradle of Western civilization" due to its many contributions to modern-day Western society. Tourists come from all over the world to visit ancient sites, including the Acropolis and Delphi. However, they also take time to sample the country's renowned food, visit its beautiful beaches, and attend some of its many cultural festivals. Through informative text, enhanced with full-color photographs and engaging sidebars,...

"Athens has a rich history! Young readers can head to ancient times to witness the birth of democracy, travel to the 17th century to see the Parthenon become a ruin, or attend the 2004 Olympics. Informative narrative text is supported by vibrant illustrations, while a timeline feature reinforces the information learned. Question features prepare beginning readers for learning and encourage them to think beyond the text. Get ready for a Grecian journey...

Demonstrates life in ancient Greece and Rome, and the contributions of those cultures to modern civilization, through hands-on activities such as making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, and weaving Roman sandals.

Find out about everyday life in ancient Greece in this exciting series that combines photographs of actual objects with illustrations and absorbing text. On each page, find the photographed object in the large illustration. Read on to find out more about the subject.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Greece, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.