Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome (A Kid's Guide series) (Paperback)

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Grade 4-6-Divided into two sections, this book provides brief background information on these two ancient civilizations, followed by a number of projects in several categories that include eating, the arts, and dressing up. The activities vary in type, difficulty, and actual relationship to the culture they represent. Overly simplified black-and-white line drawings illustrate the texts. While this title offers a few new ideas, the "Civilization Project Books" and "Craft Topics" series (both Watts), which have full-color illustrations, clear instructions, and step-by-step examples, are better choices.
Susan Lissim, Dwight School, New York City
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Product Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 200 pages Publisher: Chicago Review Press (July 1, 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 1556522908 ISBN-13: 978-1556522901 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #163,728 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #97 in  Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Science > Customs, Traditions, Anthropology

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• The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines: China * Greece * Rome by Jeff Smith in Back Matter
• The English Language: A Historical introduction (Canto) by Charles Barber in Back Matter
• The Ancient World by Thomas W. Africa in Back Matter
• Ancient World (Seven Wonders of the World) by Neil Morris in Back Matter
• Ancient Rome by Firefly Books in Back Matter

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• Reading Learning Centers for Primary Grades: Monthly Theme Units, Activities, and Games (Jossey-Bass Teacher) by Shirleen S. Wait Ph.D. on page 256
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• The Ultimate Guide To Homeschooling: Year 2001 Edition Book & Cd by Debra Bell on page 115
• The Ancient Romans (People of the Ancient World) by Allison Lassieur in Back Matter

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556522908
• ISBN-13: 978-1556522901
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #163,728 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings the Classical World Alive for Kids, August 26, 2000

By	Charles Flemming (Burleson, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our family used this book in our homeschooling, while studying Greece and Rome. Full of easy, hands-on projects which jump-started our kids' imaginations and made the ancient world come alive in their eyes.

They made costumes, crafts, even complete Roman and Greek meals! Our family's favorite dish was the Greek spinach triangles (for which we've had repeat requests).

Really broke up the routine of school in a creative way.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring Antiquity Alive, April 10, 2002

By A Customer

This is a must have book. The projects are easy, usually with things you have around the house. But the simple, one or two paragraph historical perspective offered about the activity is great for a 5 year old or 18 year old. The Greek and Roman recipes were super and we've kept them on our weekly schedules even though we've moved on to the Middle Ages now. Enjoy this book. You may have lots of crafts and activity books around the house (we do), but you'll do over 75% of these.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun supplement to the study of ancient history, March 22, 2005

By	HomeschoolingMom8 (CA) - See all my reviews

We prefer a literature approach to homeschooling, but also love books like this that bring in creative hands-on activities. Our preferred history spine for Ancient cultures is "Our Young Folks' Josephus" which not only covers Israel, but also all the cultures that affect her including Greece and Rome. "Classical Kids" is a great addition to our homeschool. It includes fun crafts that reflect ancient Greek and Roman arts, as well as great science projects. Along with "Archimedes and the Door of Science" and "Galen and the Gateway to Medicine" it is a wonderful part of our ancient history studies.