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Presents a biography of Alexander the Great, who became the King of Macedonia and built an empire that covered most of the known world including Greece, India, Egypt, and Persia.

Illustrations and text provide information about the history, beliefs, legends and achievements of the people of ancient Greece.

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games and are surprised to find what girls of the time were not allowed to do.

An introduction to Greece covering its history, government, people, lifestyle, and more.

"Athens gave the world the Olympics, philosophy, and beautiful architecture, but there's more to this ancient civilization than the facts everyone knows. This title provides a comprehensive look at the culture of Athens, including how it became a city-state, its rise to power within the Roman Empire, and important military conquests and successes. The social studies-rich text also explores daily life in Athens, family structure, religion, and education. Relatable topics inspire readers to draw connections between life in the past and the present, while sidebars, fact boxes, and Learn More features encourage further learning"--Amazon.com.

Introduces the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, discussing the people, places, lives, beliefs, treasures, and battles.

Alexander the Great explores the background, personality, and battle tactics of a legendary conqueror, whose prowess in battle cemented his name in human history. The engaging and comprehensive text depicts Alexander's life, the lives of his soldiers, the stories of his battles, and the formations of cities and legends. Paintings, photographs, and engravings illustrate Greek culture and historical figures. Maps and diagrams depict the brilliant strategy of a commander who fought with his men. Though Alexander reigned and conquered over two thousand years ago, his battle successes and political ambitions had an enduring impact on military strategy and on the regions and cultures he ruled.

Step back in time to Ancient Greece one of history s greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greek s gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how soothsayers predicted the future, why the Olympics could be deadly, and dig up the truth about the Trojan horse as you hunt down the secrets of the dead.

Twins Ethan and Ella go on an adventure in Athens, Greece, where they learn about the mystery-solving Society of Apollo.