Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes scientific discoveries and their applications in ancient Greece.
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Grade 5-8 A useful summary of the development of science and mathematics in the ancient Greek world. Gay points out that many of the discoveries were not made in Greece itself, but by Greeks throughout the Mediterranean basin. Each chapter concentrates on a different aspect of science, such as discoveries in geography, mathematics, astronomy, anatomy, etc. Because there is overlap in some of these fields, the text is occasionally confusing. However, it is helpful to have so much information on Greek scientific thought in one source. This should prove to be an effective source for reports. The index is very good, but the glossary is not useful because the definitions are too short and too vague. Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Pub . Lib . , Ill.
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We do a thematic literature approach to homeschooling and I love it when I can find books that bring in science to our studies. We find this series especially helpful. It doesn't go into deep detail, only a general overview, but is a good starting point when studying Ancient Greece. I also like to include "Archimedes and the Door of Science," "Aristotle and Scientific Thought," and "Classical Kids" which includes a lot of Greek science projects.
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Great for understanding relationship between subjects,
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I used this to teach ancient history to 6th graders. This book helped my students understand how science developed throughout history, as well as how subjects are related. It is far better that children understand sooner, rather than later, that all subjects are related, i.e., mathematics, science, religion, politics, literature, history.... This book is also useful for sparking an interest in history in a child who is interested in science but thinks Ancient Greece or history is boring. Children always learn more when the subject matter is interesting to them.
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- History Of Animals by Aristotle on page 43
- Lost Civilizations - The Ancient Greeks by Don Nardo in Back Matter
- Ancient Greece (Aha Pamphlets, 331.) by Mortimer Chambers in Back Matter
- Ancient Greeks/Worldwise by Daisy Kerr in Back Matter
- Explorers of the Ancient World (Worlds Great Explorers) by Charnan Simon in Back Matter
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- Hot Links: Literature Links for the Middle School Curriculum by Cora M. Wright on page 104, and page 133
- The Ancient Greek World (World in Ancient Times) by Jennifer T. Roberts in Back Matter
- Marvels of Math: Fascinating Reads and Awesome Activities by Kendall Haven in Back Matter
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