Ancient Greece (Eyewitness Books, No 37) (Hardcover)

by Anne Pearson (Author) "THE LAND OF GREECE is made up of mainland Greece and the numerous islands scattered throughout the Aegean and Adriatic Seas..." (more)
Key Phrases: Asia Minor, Trojan War, Olympic Games (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.

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
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 63 pages
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (September 8, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679816828
• ISBN-13: 978-0679816829
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #575,817 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

This review is from: Eyewitness: Ancient Greece (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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Basic education for the entire family, January 4, 2007

By	Hector L. Rivera "Book adventurer" (St.Croix, U.S.Virgin Islands) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The book was STOLEN from a library..still had barcode on it, July 4, 2009

By	Dr. Rhonda J. Kelley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Angry that the book was stolen from a Library. It was then sent to me with the electronic bar code still in it, along with the name of the library it was stolen from. DUMB THIEF!!