juvenile nonfiction / history / ancient

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juvenile nonfiction / history / ancient

Where is the Parthenon?

2016
An exploration of the history of the Parthenon, from being used as a temple to honor the goddess Athena to being blown up by an enemy army to becoming a popular tourist attraction.

Who was Alexander the Great?

2016
"When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course,was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in"--Provided by publisher.
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