A Greek Potter (Everyday Life Series) [Library Binding]

Giovanni Caselli (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Everyday Life Series

Observes a potter and his family living in Athens in 420 B.C., a time of the Olympics, a great festival to Athena, and the construction of many temples, and describes the potter at work making and decorating pots. Includes illustrations of tools and equipment he and his family might have used in their daily lives.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

ea. vol: 30p. diags. map. bibliog. CIP. Bedrick, dist. by Harper. Apr. 1986. PSm $9.95. Grade 4-6 A young boy is the focus in each of these fictional accounts of family life in two ancient cultures. Kaha, the son of An Egyptian Craftsman, lives a comfortable life as a member of the hereditary scribe class. Apollodorus expects to follow his father's profession as A Greek Potter. The economic and social conditions of both families are emphasized in profusely illustrated two-page chapters. Historical accounts usually center on the extremes of royalty and slavery; it is refreshing to read about two middle-class families. Wooden dialogue gives additional historical background. Often the text is awkwardly phrased, and there are grammatical errors. The time lapse between the chapters is unclear. It is never explained how Kaha's father, originally a draftsman, is elevated to the hereditary position of scribe. The Egyptian festival is spelled both "Opet" and "Ophet." Both introductions state that there will be "suggestions for places to visit" at the end of the book; however, none is included. While neither book will be useful for assignments, both are adequate as supplementary reading. Marguerite F. Raybould, Glendale Public Library, Calif.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 30 pages
• Publisher: Peter Bedrick Books (April 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0872261018
• ISBN-13: 978-0872261013
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,502,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Everyday Life in Ancient Greece, December 9, 2009

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This review is from: A Greek Potter (Everyday Life Series) (Library Binding)

Giovanni Caselli has made a career of writing and illustrating children's book on "everyday life" in prior centuries. This volume covers ancient Greece and follows the life of a family of well to do Athenian potters. It is well written and competently illustrated. There are many ways to teach children about ancient history and looking at everyday life is as good an approach as any. I enjoyed the book well enough to purchase other used books in the "Everyday Life Series."