Tells the early life of the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes from his education at Ptolemy's Museum in Alexandria to his home in Syracuse, as he gains fame and fortune as a royal engineer.
Chronicles the major events and themes of the Hellenistic Age from 336 to 30 BCE, describing the conquests of Philip of Macedonia, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, and Augustus Caesar, as well as the decline of the city-state and Roman ascension to imperial rule.
Surveys the daily life, customs, and military activities of ancient Greece, describing the city states, education, clothing, entertainment, trade, and battles. Includes directions for making a tunic and a model of a Greek temple.
Provides information about various aspects of life in Ancient Greece, discussing politics, food and drink, fashion, religion, theater, and many other topics; and includes fifteen step-by-step projects designed to help children ages eight-through-twelve learn about ancient Greek civilization.
Offers fresh interpretations of classical Greek culture. Examines the far-reaching linguistic, literary, artistic, and political legacy of ancient Greece.
Text and color illustrations present background information on the ancient Greeks, a time line, glossary, pronunciation guide, and further-reading list, and profiles of nine significant Greeks such as Socrates and Sappho.
