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An introduction to the geography, history, government, culture, people, and economy of modern-day Greece.

Presents information about ancient Greek civilization from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Period by means of a mock tabloid newspaper dated 438 B.C.

Contains two novels, including "Laguna Cove, " in which Anne, a newcomer to Laguna Beach, California, decides to learn to surf to fit in, but her competition, Ellie, still will not give her a break; and "Cruel Summer, "in which Colby Cavendish, having shed her dorky image, is looking forward to an exciting summer with the "in crowd, " including handsome Levi Bonham, but she gains a new perspective on her life and priorities when she is shipped off to Greece instead to spend the season with her eccentric Aunt Tally.

When Alexander the Great sinks into a coma without having named his successor, the battle for his throne begins.

In 80 A.D., ten-year-old Roman sleuth Flavia and her friends sail from Corinth to Rhodes to try to stop a mysterious man who is kidnapping children and selling them into slavery.

Profiles the life and career of Archimedes, one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world.

Presents a children's biography on the life and times of ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates and includes information about the Delphic Oracle, Persian Wars, Pericles, Sparta, and the Parthenon.

Presents a short history of the life of Homer, the ancient Greek author of "The Iliad, " and "The Odyssey" and includes a chronology, historical timeline, and chapter notes.

A history of how the Greeks waged war from the Bronze Age until their conquest by the Romans, including chariot warfare, the military strategy of Alexander, various weapons used, and Greek warships and fortifications.

Examines the experiences of Greek immigrants to the United States, focusing on the period between 1890 and 1920, discussing the reasons why the Greek people decided to leave their homeland, the journey to America, and the struggle to find work and make a new life.