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Presents a concise history of Ancient Greece from fully documented primary and secondary sources and includes information on their Indo-European roots, the rise of city states and democracy, the first defeat of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the decline of the empire.

Looks at the archaeological evidence for how the ancient Greeks lived and worked, and provides information about their houses, the roles of men and women, children and education, slaves, food, clothes, worship, and occupations.

Atalanta, Andromeda, and Psyche, three female characters in Greek mythology, tell the stories of their marriages. Includes information on love and marriage in ancient Greece.

A biography of the general and king who conquered much of the civilized world, creating a vast empire influenced by Greek ideas.

Introduces the origin of ancient Greek theories, such as anatomy, geography, and democracy, and the ways they continue to influence modern-day thinking; and includes fifteen activities that allow children to re-create some of the scientific discoveries of the Aegean people.

Describes aspects of the daily lives of children in ancient Greece, covering homes, toys, pets, school, sports, and the town center, and discusses the ancient Olympics.

Contains an overview of ancient Greece, in simple text with illustrations, including information on the first people of the region, its history, geography, art, architecture, trade, and beliefs.

Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Greece.

Chronicles the military, political, and cultural development of ancient Greece and provides an overview of the rule of Alexander the Great. Includes over five hundred photographs, illustrations, maps, and battle plans.