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Ancient Greece
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NoveList Series:
Published:
New York : DK Pub., 2007.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
1050L
Status:

Description

Watch the past come to life in Eyewitness: Ancient Greece. From their myths and gods, to the first Olympics to the trial and execution of Socrates — explore the history, daily life, beliefs, and achievements of this amazing civilization, whose influence can still be seen today. See how Greek soldiers fought in battle, discover who the heroes were, and learn about the culture and festivals celebrated throughout this relevant era.

For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids.

Supports the Common Core State Standards.

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Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 938 PEA Eyewitness
Available
Jul 10, 2024
Mercer Juvenile Nonfiction
J 938 ANC
Available
Aug 11, 2022
Solon Springs Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 938 P31a
Available
Feb 12, 2015
Superior Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 938 P31an (Eyewitness) 2014
Available
Jul 19, 2024
Webster Intermediate Nonfiction
+ 938 PEA HC 2014
Available
Mar 17, 2021

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781465420916, 1465420916, 9781465420497, 1465420495, 9780756630027, 0756630029, 9780756606480, 0756606489
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.8, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
1050

Notes

General Note
"Discover the lives of ancient Greeks, from their myths and gods to the first Olympics"--Cover.
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 69) and index.
Description
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the glories of ancient Greece. Superb color photographs of armor, jewelry, temples and much more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the history, daily life, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Greek civilization. See the golden mask of Agamemnon, the luxurious palaces of Crete, an armed hoplite ready to do battle, the Parthenon Frieze, what a Greek family wore, and what the inside of a Greek farmhouse looked like. Learn how Greek athletes did the long jump, how Odysseus escaped from the cave of the Cyclops, how to play the Greek game of kottabos, who discovered Troy, and why Socrates drank hemlock. Discover the origins of the Hippocratic oath, what toys Greek children played with, the layout of a typical Greek home, the range of the conquests of Alexander the Great, who the Greek gods were, and much, much more!

Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Pearson, A. (2007). Ancient Greece. New York, DK Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Pearson, Anne. 2007. Ancient Greece. New York, DK Pub.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Pearson, Anne, Ancient Greece. New York, DK Pub, 2007.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Pearson, Anne. Ancient Greece. New York, DK Pub, 2007.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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