Book

100 facts on ancient Greece / Fiona Macdonald ; consultant : Rupert Matthews.

Macdonald, Fiona, 1958- (Author).

Summary:

Discover everything you need to know about the history of this influential civilization, including how the Greeks lived and how their ideas have inspired modern sports, entertainment and politics. 100 facts, accompanied by photographs and artwork, will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book.

Record details

ISBN: 9781848101272
ISBN: 1848101279
Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations, map ; 30 cm
Publisher: Great Bardfield : Miles Kelly, 2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Projects, quizzes, fun facts, cartoons"--Cover

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Greece was great -- Greek homelands -- Steeped in history -- Kings and warriors -- War with Troy -- City-states -- Citizens, foreigners, slaves -- Mighty Athens -- Sparta -- War on land and sea -- Farming and fishing -- Food and drink -- Family life -- Education -- Clothes and fashion -- Gods and goddesses -- Temples and festivals -- Olympic games -- Plays amd poems -- Scientists and thinkers -- Ancient Greek heritage.