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An introduction to the ancient Greeks, answering questions about what they ate, where they lived, the work they did, what they wore, their religious beliefs, and aspects of their society and culture. Includes a time line, photographs, and illustrations.

Explores the daily life and customs of ancient Greece, including politics, the Olympic games, and the Spartans at war, and includes humorous illustrations, fact boxes, and sidebars.

Introduces the land of Greece, including the country's geography, history, industry, agriculture, and wildlife.

Explores the life of Alexander the Great, including the author'sjudgement against the criteria of his own age and considers all his contradictions.

Discusses the daily life of ancient Greeks including citizenship, the household, athletics, and religion.

While Undine is away on vacation in Greece, Trout's obsession to learn whatever he can about her magical powers leads him to Maxine Haddon, a woman who will do anything to obtain the magic his friend possesses.

Discusses the holidays and festivals that people in Greece celebrate each year, including family occasions, national holidays, and other events, as well as ancient traditions handed down from their ancestors and specific to their culture.

A comprehensive biography of Alexander the Great that includes a timeline, glossary, and a number of photographs and illustrations documenting his life, conquests, allies, and enemies.

Provides an account of the military culture of Sparta in ancient Greece through the story of Aristotle and Plato, two boys who are taken from their homes at a very young age and raised to be warriors, and includes an account of King Leonidas and his battle against Persia.