In 80 A.D., ten-year-old Roman sleuth Flavia and her friends sail from Corinth to Rhodes to try to stop a mysterious man who is kidnapping children and selling them into slavery.
Examines important technological improvements in ancient Greece from around 1600 B.C.E. to about 100 B.C.E. in the fields of agriculture, building, architecture, sculpture, theaters, science, weapons, astronomy, and more.
Explains the development of ancient Greece, with maps showing where the civilization was and how it expanded over time, short biographies of key historical figures, and a timeline of important events.
Explores the politics and government of ancient Greece and includes information about the military, assembly, the democratic structure, and war between Athens and Sparta.
Contains a children's study of home life in Ancient Greece and includes information on families, marriage, and children, women's roles, slavery, types of food and clothing, and entertainment.
Presents an illustrated introduction to the art and religion of ancient Greece, discussing gods and goddesses, mythology, temples, music and dance, poetry, sculpture, philosophy, and other topics.
Contains a children's study on the economy and industry of Ancient Greece and includes information on farming and agriculture, manufacturing and the importance of pottery, the marketplace, and foreign and domestic trade.