to 146 b.c

Profiles ancient Greece and Egypt, exploring both society and culture as well as the myths and legends surrounding these civilizations. Includes footage of ancient sites, re-creations and reconstructions, commentary and analyses, and period imagery.

The volume traces the evolution of the ancient Greek warrior, from the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, to the rise of Macedonia under Philip II and Alexander the Great.

Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there.

The ancient Greeks created a remarkable culture that in many ways fashioned the foundations of later Western civilization.

Walk through the agora in Athens, train for battle in Sparta, and watch athletes compete in the Olympic Games in honor of Zeus, the king of the gods. Welcome to ancient Greece! Learn about how people lived, including the different jobs they had, what foods they ate, and what children did for fun. Also discover how ancient Greece influenced philosophy, government, art, architecture, language, and more in the Western world throughout millennia.

"At long last, Dak, Sera, and Riq travel back in time to the moment it all began. Their mission: to save the life of young Alexander the Great. But they are not the only time travelers in ancient Greece. An epic battle against their most dangerous foe awaits them...and history will be written by the victors"--Back cover.

Contains brief profiles of real-life characters from ancient Greece rating them for their cunning, courage, ruthlessness, and survival skills.

"This interesting book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Greece through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.