to 146 b.c

Shows the grandeur of ancient times through re-creations, commentary by historians and archaeologists, and computer-generated graphics. Greek customs come alive and daily life is revealed through archival film and classic art.

Profiles the daily lives of the ancient Greeks and discusses what they ate, how they dressed, where they lived, how they treated prisoners and slaves, and other related topics.

This text provides an overview of the history of ancient Greece, beginning with the Minoans, Greek mythology, and Mycenae, and continuing to the advent of Rome. Greek philosophy, religion, daily life, love of sports, and art and architecture are also explored.

Explores the legacy of the Ancient Greek culture by examining the society, politics and beliefs of this ancient civilization, which has influenced the arts, philosophy and democracy of the Western world for centuries.

This book recounts the events that were instrumental to the development of this civilization and the legacies it has left behind. Offers in-depth discussion on the Pre-Greek societies that fueled the imagination and gave birth to an enduring body of Greek mythology.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Greece and then examines questions such as: How Did the Rise of City-States Shape the Development of Greek Society?, How Did Greek Military Practices Influence Western Warfare?, How Did Athenian Theatrical Traditions Influence Performing Arts in the Modern Age?, and How Did Alexander's Conquests Bring About Greece's Last Great Age?.

The ancient Greeks loved learning, and they often applied what they'd learned to the world around them, which led to some amazing scientific and engineering achievements. Readers are introduced to some of the ancient Greeks who left their mark on our understanding of subjects such as math and medicine, including Archimedes, Pythagoras, and Hippocrates. As readers learn about their contributions to their specific fields of knowledge, they enhance their understanding of both history and STEM concepts. Informative sidebars, illustrations, and photographs supplement the main text in this exciting cross-curricular learning experience.

Greece was once one of the most prominent civilizations in the world. What led to its impressive power and amazing accomplishments? Explore more about the rise and fall of ancient Greece with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid in comprehension. It's key world history curriculum made approachable for all. (Dyslexic-friendly font and design).

"What could be worse than math class? In ancient Greece, boys would train to become soldiers, and girls could learn only how to be mothers. Being a kid in ancient Greece was hard. Learn all about this tough time to be a kid"--.

Thousands of years ago, the first tribes arrived in the Balkan Peninsula, laying the foundations of Europe's oldest civilization: Greece, which gave the world democracy, as well as endless knowledge of mathematics, architecture, military affairs, and philosophy. Modern scientists can all trace their lineage back to Greek mathematicians and philosophers, and modern Greece is littered with the remnants of beautiful temples and ancient buildings that shaped the taste and style of modern architects.