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"Little is known about the early life of Aristotle, the polymath who would go on to serve as a cultural cornerstone of modern thought and scholarship. Alecos Papadatos, the artist behind the critically acclaimed, award-winning, New York Times #1 bestselling graphic novel Logicomix, and Tassos Apostolidis, an author and teacher, team up to bring his story to life, following the trail of clues to paint a picture of the great man and his philosophy. The son of a renowned Macedonian physician, Aristotle pursues his studies in Athens and becomes one of Plato's favorite disciples. A great scholar, he even serves as Alexander the Great, Ptolemy, and Cassander's personal tutor. For many, that would be the high point of their career, but Aristotle goes on to found his own school, the Lyceum. There he transmits his knowledge and passion to any student wishing to embark on an intellectual and philosophical journey. Most of his works that have endured to this day are from this crucial time, thought to be lecture aids for his students. The fact that these were not likely intended for publication and yet have had such an astounding influence on every school of Western thought, speak to the monumental legacy which Papadatos and Apostolidis carefully reconstruct in this compelling and informative graphic novel"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive anthology of writings by women writers from the ancient Graeco-Roman world, with English translations of the works of more than fifty women from the era.

The ancient Greeks loved learning, and they often applied what they'd learned to the world around them, which led to some amazing scientific and engineering achievements. Readers are introduced to some of the ancient Greeks who left their mark on our understanding of subjects such as math and medicine, including Archimedes, Pythagoras, and Hippocrates. As readers learn about their contributions to their specific fields of knowledge, they enhance their understanding of both history and STEM concepts. Informative sidebars, illustrations, and photographs supplement the main text in this exciting cross-curricular learning experience.

"Images accompany information about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"A provocative, virtuosic inquiry that reveals how the valorization of times and migrations past are intimately linked to our exclusion and demonization of migrants in the present When and how did migration become a crime? Why did "Greek ideals" become foundational to the West's idea of itself? How have our personal migration myths -and our nostalgia for a lost world of clear borders and values - shaped our troubling new realities? In 2020, Lauren Markham went to Greece to cover the burning of a refugee camp on Lesbos. Some said the refugees had done it, to destroy what had become their prison. Others said it was the island's fascists, or the government itself, enraged at the burden they bore for an overwhelming global problem. Soon-too soon-six young Afghan refugees were arrested. As she immersed herself in the reporting, Markham-an American of Greek heritage who had been working with and writing about migrants for more than a decade-saw that the story she was reporting was part of a larger tapestry, with roots not only in centuries of history but in the myths we tell ourselves about who we are. In this mesmerizing, trailblazing synthesis of reporting, history, memoir, and essay, A Map of Future Ruins makes us realize that the stories we tell about migration don't just explain what happened. They are oracles: they predict the future"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, from growing up in Greece to his NBA finals experience.

"What could be worse than math class? In ancient Greece, boys would train to become soldiers, and girls could learn only how to be mothers. Being a kid in ancient Greece was hard. Learn all about this tough time to be a kid"--.

The regions of Greece, including Athens and Attica, the Peloponnese, Northern Greece, and Central and Western Greece, have all contributed to the history of this amazing and interesting country. From the mountains of Macedonia to the farthest island in the Aegean Sea, the Greek culture is as varied as the land. Greek reveals the history of each region of Greece and explores Greek cuisine and the wide range of national dishes, including the ingredients needed to cook each one. Discover the story of each dish, which region it came from, and how it fits into today's Greek culture. The Customs, Culture & Cuisine series explores the world's most influential societies. Each volume provides a better understanding of their history and culture while showing how those elements impact and inform their cuisine and culinary styles. From key customs to traditional celebrations, food unites them all.

"Basketball forward Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Finals in 2021. Sports fans will love learning about the superstar's greatest basketball moments, workouts, life off the court, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Classical architecture includes structures inspired by the Greeks and Romans. This book showcases remarkable ancient buildings-from temples and churches to houses and palaces-and the architects who built them! A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars are included in this title.