Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Anne Pearson
Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Anne Pearson

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Overview

Step back in time to an ancient time of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics.

Experience the glory of ancient Greece in this detailed introduction to one of the world’s founding nations. Meet a fierce minotaur, wage war with Alexander the Great, look inside a temple and learn how the people of ancient Greece lived their lives. Find out about their religions, their hobbies, and their amazing impact on the rest of history.

This indispensable home reference is crammed full of fascinating information, statistics, and facts. Stunning photography, maps, paintings, and lots of artifacts will help you to learn what life was like at this time. You will also find out why Greek pottery is so famous, discover how children played, and take a look at what people wore. 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781465420497
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 06/16/2014
Series: DK Eyewitness
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 72
Sales rank: 167,084
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 1050L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Anne Pearson is the author of several nonfiction children's history books, including Eyewitness: Ancient Greece, See Through History: The Vikings, and What Do We Know About the Greeks?

Table of Contents

The Greek world6
Minoan civilization8
The Mycenaean civilization10
To Troy and back12
Greek expansion14
Athens, city of Athena16
Power and politics in Athens18
Gods, goddesses, and heroes20
Festivals and oracles24
Temples26
At home28
Women's world30
Growing up in Greece32
Fun and games34
Wining and dining36
A day out38
Body beautiful40
Clothes for comfort42
The Greek games44
Wisdom and beauty46
Vases and vessels48
Farming, fishing, and food50
Crafts, travel, and trade52
Warfare54
The state of Sparta56
Science and medicine58
Death and the afterlife60
Alexander and the Hellenistic age62
Index64
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