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Learn about Archimedes contributions to pure mathematics, such as his approximation of pi, and also laying the groundwork for modern calculus.

Investigates how a small band of Resistance fighters on the island of Crete in World War 2 were able to abduct a German general while surrounded by German troops; discovers that techniques for extraordinary endurance, natural movement, and nutrition allowed the ancient Greek soldiers and Cretan shepherds to cross mountains on all-night missions; and provides inspiration for readers to leave the gym and take fitness routines to nature to climb, swim, skip, throw, and jump to heroic feats.

Explores the geography of ancient Greece.

Text and photographs look at how kids lived in Ancient Greece.

How did a volcanic eruption put an end to Minoan civilization? What crops did the Ancient Greeks grow? How did city states form around the Greek empire? Geography Matters in Ancient Greece looks at how the Greek Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Greek life through its geography. Read about how the hot climate affected the crops that Greeks could grow and the housing and clothing they needed how the Mycenaeans were able to protect themselves from attackers by using the natural features of their landscape and their natural resources of stone and how its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea helped the Greek Empire in trading and in strengthening their military might.

Chronicles the life and career of Sacrates who was a Greek philosopher.

Chronicles the life and career of Alexander the Great, who became a great soldier, united Greece under one ruler, battled in Asia and more.

Examines the military history of the Greek world from the Greco-Persian Wars through the conquests of Alexander the Great, discussing how warfare tactics and politics influenced Greek culture and still influence the western world and its Greco-Roman culture.