Growing Up In Ancient Greece (Growing Up In series) [Paperback]

Chelepi (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Growing Up in Series

Describes daily life in ancient Greece, discussing life in the city, life in the country, school, ceremonies and festivals, food, and other aspects.

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"The books cover all the important topics: customs, schooling, family life, food, clothing, etc., but from a young person's perspective." -- Booklist

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Troll Communications (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816727201
• ISBN-13: 978-0816727209
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My sons and I still talk about Greece, March 7, 2007

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This review is from: Growing Up In Ancient Greece (Growing Up In series) (Paperback)

This is an excellent introduction to Ancient Greece in an excellent series. Although the information is presented with a child in mind, thoughts and ideas are planted which will last and develop for years. The treatment of sports is sure to provoke interest, which can be extended to other aspects of Greek life.

For example, one of the last topics covered is "Growing up in Sparta" in which, after discussing the roles of children (including the relative equality of female children) in Sparta, the author concludes with a sentence about the heroic stand of the Spartan Band at Thermopylae. The son for whom I purchased this book years ago is now a teenager, and we plan to see the 300 together soon, continuing a discussion of Ancient Greece we began over his cradle.

7 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars greatest childrens book on ancient greece, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Growing Up In Ancient Greece (Growing Up In series) (Paperback)

I had to build a greek house, so i used this book for a guideline. there is a very nice picture of a house on page 19.