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This book gives recipes for authentic Greek foods such as dolmades, baklava, and spinach pie, plus several other recipes for main dishes, appetizers, and desserts.

Pictures and accompanying text describe what life was like in ancient Greece.

One of the most monstrous myths in history is that of the Minotaur. A huge man with the head and furious temperament of a bull, the Minotaur was hidden in a labyrinth by King Minos. Readers learn the tale of the Minotaur through the story of the Greek hero Theseus, including its terrible end. Written in accessible language, the tale of the Minotaur will engage even reluctant readers, especially if they’re monster-movie fans.

The story of Perseus beheading Medusa has been told for more than 2,000 years. Even today, images of Medusa can be found in popular culture. Through accessible language and content, readers learn the story of Medusa and the Gorgons in monstrous detail, including how Medusa may have gotten her hair turned to snakes. Full-color photographs show modern and historic depictions of this famous myth while fun fact boxes give readers context for one of the greatest monster stories in Greek mythology.

Contains 315 alphabetically arranged essays that explore aspects of Greek history and culture from its earliest archaeological remains to 31 B.C.E., covering art, daily life, education, government, language and literature, religion, science, mythology, the military, entertainment, warfare, and other topics, and including biographical profiles.

Explores the history of Ancient Greece, the roots of democracy, religion and mythology, the Golden Age of Athens, Greece's cultural legacy, and more.

An introduction to ancient Greece, describing what daily life was like, the culture of ancient Greece, and Greece today.