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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers can journey back in time to ancient Greece in this visually stunning introduction to one of the world's founding nations that features fascinating information, statistics and facts showing how the ancient Greeks transformed our world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
From the beginnings of democracy to important scientific discoveries, the leaders and thinkers of ancient Greece had a great impact on the world around them. Learn how the achievements of Homer, Plato, Alexander the Great, and others still influence our world today.
4) The Greeks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Footsteps in Time: Greek writing, homes, decorations, clay figures, theater, sports & games, Olympic torch, masks, Gods & legends, and Medusa head. Index and Illus.
6) The Greeks
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Greek civilizations dominated the western world for centuries, from the Minoans to Alexander the Great. They created fearsome fighting forces on land and sea, and invented the Olympic Games, democracy and western art and architecture. This book looks at aspects of everyday life in ancient Greece, as well as providing a clear historical outline. It is both a fascinating chronicle and a valuable work of reference.
10) Ancient Greece
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the life of an eight-year-old child named Cleon in ancient Greece, discussing families, homes, clothing, food, gods, sports, games, and things that people made.
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Pub. Date
1999
Description
Provides information about various aspects of life in Ancient Greece, discussing politics, food and drink, fashion, religion, theater, and many other topics; and includes fifteen step-by-step projects designed to help children ages eight-through-twelve learn about ancient Greek civilization.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"Vending machines and flushing toilets in Ancient Greece. Discover the amazing and amusing marvels this fascinating ancient civilization has given us from democracy to geometry. 50 Things is a fun and engaging way for readers to explore a new topic, broaden their knowledge on a favorite subject, or just have a few laughs."--
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Pub. Date
c2018.
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"Comedy! Tragedy! The ancient Greeks were incredible storytellers. This book transports readers to ancient Greece, a culture of marvelous myths, brutal wars, and sacred traditions. Readers will love the diverse activities that reflect the many aspects of ancient Greek life: designing theater masks, constructing Hoplite shields, adorning Medusa headbands, and many others. Interactive creations, like plastic straw panpipes, will make readers feel like...
14) The odyssey
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
Description
An illustrated adaptation of the mythology classic traces Odysseus' 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War, a fateful journey marked by a man-eating Cyclops, deadly Sirens, the fury of the sea-god Poseidon and Odysseus' faithful wife's efforts to rebuff greedy suitors.
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Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live today"--
16) Ancient Greece
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Compares and contrasts how the wealthy and poor Greeks lived in ancient Greece.
17) The Greek news
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Pub. Date
1996
Description
Presents a "special edition" of a Greek newspaper which spans the years 1500 to 146 B.C. and contains articles about history, politics, feasts, fashions, theater, gods, and wars.
20) Ancient Greeks
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the history, culture and people of ancient Greece and examines its many contributions to the development of western society.