Investigates 10 important sites in the Mediterranean area: Tarxien (in Malta), Knossos, Mycenae,
Delphi, Epidaurus, Rhodes, Leptis Magna, Hagia Sophia, Mistra, The Topkapi Palace. Many questions answered. What was the Labyrinth of Knossos and did it really house a monster? Why did the Sibyl at Delphi have her famous visions? Did the Colossus of Rhodes really straddle the harbor entrance? 60 full-color illustrations and 10 maps.

[Chelsea]
96 pages
Hardcover
Item # A305
$19.95

If the ancient Greeks had published a daily newspaper it would have been The Greek News. It's packed with major news stories from home and abroad, fascinating features on everyday life — from food to philosophy — interviews, advertisements, in fact everything your would expect from a modern newspaper. Discover why Athens threw out it's tyrants! Visit the oracle for a glimpse into the future! Find out what fashionable Greeks are wearing!

[Candlewick]
32 pages
Paperback
Item # G401
$19.95

Engaging narrative explains that “the Greeks left behind more than a gripping saga of events and remnants of great art and architecture, but ideas that have shaped modern science, government and philosophy.” Well-organized treatment of a massive subject: primary sources; 80 illustrations.

[Lucent]
112 pages
Hardcover
Item # G402
$19.95

Lively and fascinating introduction to the history of the ancient Greeks. Illustrations, photographs and explanations offer a real insight into how the ancient Greeks lived. Includes chapters on: city-states, citizens and slaves, philosophers and scientists, seers and oracles, theater and writing, food, arts and crafts and Theseus and the Minotaur. Full-color art work.

[Chelsea]
32 pages
Paperback
Item # G403
$19.95

An exciting look at history through the everyday lives of the Greeks. Who were the ancient Greeks? Did children go to school? Who ruled Greece? Did they have a religion? What was it like to live in ancient Greece? Did the Greeks eat well?

[Bedrick]
47 pages
Hardcover
Item # G404
$18.95

This history/social studies thematic unit contains an historical overview of Greece and its geographical features, details about Athens and Sparta, information on daily life, Greek gods and goddesses, discussion of The Golden Age of Athens and Alexander the Great. Reproducible activity pages (puzzles, problem solving, critical thinking); 170 Time Period Stickers.

[Denison]
34 pages
Paperback
Item # G405
$9.95

Pericles, Greek politician and statesman, guided ancient Athens from 479 to 431 BC. Yet, Athen's prominence was gained through exploitation of its enemies. The Age of Pericles was characterized and driven by both the best and worst aspects of ancient Greece's remarkable civilization. Enhanced by primary sources; 75 illustrations.

[Lucent]
112 pages
Hardcover
Item # G408
$19.95

Marathon marked the total victory of Greece over Persia. The battle was one of the decisive events in world history — it kept an Eastern power from conquering Europe. Includes: primary sources, maps, illustrations.

[Lucent]
112 pages
Hardcover
Item # G411
$19.95

[Chelsea]
111 pages
Paperback
Item # G412
$19.95

The history of Greece is taught chronologically as students read short biographical sketches of important mythological/historical figures: Deucalion, Cadmus, Perseus, Hercules, Jason, Theseus, Agamemnon, Achilles, Odysseus, Lycurgus, Draco, Pisistratus, Miltiades, Leonidas, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Alcidiades, Lysander, Socrates, Xenophon, Epaminondas, Pelopidas, Philip, Alexander, Aristotle, Zeno, Diogenes, Apelles, Ptolemy, Pyrrhus, Cleomenes.

[Greenleaf]
146 pages
Paperback
Item # G416
$18.95

Well-rounded view of Alexander, Emperor of Greece, king of Persia, supreme ruler of Asia, and grand pharaoh of Egypt. Primary sources, 75 illustrations.

[Lucent]
112 pages
Hardcover
Item # G417
$19.95

Some historians believe Alexander the Great to have been a bloodthirsty tyrant whose depredations only ended when his army rebelled; others consider him to have been an apostle of peace, driven by dreams of universal brotherhood. Text is beautifully illustrated —paintings, engravings, maps and photographs.

[Chelsea]
112 pages
Paperback
Item # G418
$19.95

Fascinating study! The home, social life, customs, business and commerce, religion, and sports and games are all covered in vivid and lively writing.

[Lucent]
112 pages
Hardcover
Item # G420
$19.95

The Greeks invented theater in the 6th century BC. Beginning in the 3rd century BC, the Romans adapted Greek theatrical plays, characters, and stages to their own needs. Greek and Roman playwrights/producers established nearly all of the theatrical practices and traditions: tragedy, comedy, slapstick, musical numbers, acting, directing, costumes, scenery, raised stages, acting awards and theater tickets. All originated with Greeks and Romans.

[Lucent]
112 pages
Hardcover
Item # G422
$19.95

Socrates was known in Athens as a unique teachers and thinker. In 399 BC, he was charged with crimes against the state, found guilty, and issued a death sentence. With dramatic primary source quotations and narrative, Nardo tells the story of Socrates' life and trial and explores the reasons behind his death sentence.

[Lucent]
112 pages
Hardcover
Item # G423
$19.95

Step inside the Parthenon; discover what it was like to worship there. Superb cutaway illustrations provide vivid and dramatic insight into everyday life in ancient Greece. Watch the stone-mason selecting finest marble and cutting it carefully into shape; discover how the columns were erected and ornamented; learn about the lives of architects, craftsmen and women who work on the building.

[Bedrick]
48 pages
Hardcover
Item # G424
$19.95