Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books) [Hardcover]

Anne Pearson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: DK Eyewitness Books

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Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse looked like. Learn how Greek athletes did the long jump, how Odysseus escaped from the cave of the Cyclops, how to play the Greek game of kottabos, who discovered Troy, and why Socrates drank hemlock. Discover the origins of the Hippocratic oath, what toys Greek children played with, the layout of a typical Greek home, the range of the conquests of Alexander the Great, who the Greek gods were, and much, much more!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Ancient Greek culture, which reached its peak in Athens in the 5th century B.C., produced some of the most glorious and fascinating relics of Western civilization. This terrific Eyewitness Book traces ancient Greek achievements from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period using evidence found by archaeologists. Greek myths are introduced by way of statues, carvings, and illustrations. Like all the books of this series, Ancient Greece is incredibly rich in vivid, colorful photographs, which bring the subject to life. Kids and adults can learn about power and politics in Athens, the legendary Herakles (not quite like the Disney version), temples, and home life. Archaeological evidence shows what life was like for women and children of ancient Greece, what people did for fun, and what their standards of beauty and accomplishment were. It's easy to see how influential this ancient culture has been on modern life, from science and medicine to the Olympic games. Extremely informative, intriguing, and entertaining. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-- While there are many other titles that share the focus, age level, and general coverage of this volume, it's hard to beat the attractiveness of the layout and the beauty of the illustrations found here. With one exception, each of the 28 sections consists of a 2-page spread heavy on illustration and short on text. Coverage includes history, religion, people and customs, occupations and recreation, warfare, etc. More and better organized report information on ancient Greece can be found in most general encyclopedias, but none will include the numerous illustrations that are a feast for the eye and give a visual understanding of the art, architecture, and artifacts of this period. Given the usual curricular focus and student interest on ancient Greece, this book is a worthwhile purchase, even for collections that already include other titles on the topic. --Rosie Peasley, Empire Union School District, Modesto, CA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (August 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756606497
• ISBN-13: 978-0756606497
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,460,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vivid Photographs!, September 14, 2000

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"koalacub" (Seoul, South Korea) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

The best part of this book is the photographs. They are plentiful, taking up as much room as the print, and useful, too. They help you to see which of the styles of architecture is which, the layout of a Greek home, and many other things that would be hard to visualize if told only in words. This is a convenient book to have at home -as are the other eyewitness books; a quick reference, and also a plain fun read. Though it is supposed to be for children aged 9 to 12, I think many teens would enjoy this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic education for the entire family, January 3, 2007

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Hector L. Rivera "Book adventurer" (St.Croix, U.S.Virgin Islands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

I recomend this book to any family. It makes learning fun and basic as well as interesting. my kids love this book especially being transported back in time to ancient Greece

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CD very quickly done, March 31, 2008

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Melissa J. Newman "msolomon25" (Elizabeth, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)

DK Publishing did a very quick job in creating the CD. On the index page, some of the links are missing. The pictures are there, but the user has to go to the folder on the CD to see them. As for the pictures, they cannot be resized to a larger size without distortion. For example, the map images are so small there is no possible way that a student could label it, but the caption below the image specifically talks about labeling the map. Only about 1/10th of the pictures from the book are included on the CD. The maximum pictures per two page layout is 5 images. The "At Home" page only has 1 image, the farm house. There are also some images included in the CD that are not in the book, but the caption that goes with the CD picture are not of the same caliber as the text descriptions that go with the pictures on the hard pages. Don't pay extra for the CD version of this book. It is not worth the money.