Ancient Greece (Look at Ancient Civilizations)

Faust, Daniel R.

ISBN 10: 1538230062 ISBN 13: 9781538230060

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub, 2018

Synopsis

From art and architecture to politics, philosophy, and mathematics, "western civilization" owes a great deal to the achievements of ancient Greece, but what do we really know about this long-gone civilization? How did geography influence the politics of the Greek city-states? What's the difference between an agora and an acropolis? This book takes readers several thousand years into the past, when independent city-states ruled the Mediterranean Sea, to find the answers. Full-color photographs and maps, accompanied by accessible text, introduce readers to the many contributions the ancient Greeks have made to our modern society.

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Reviews

Gr 2-5-Six ancient civilizations are introduced in this series. Information is primarily focused on political events, leaders, and dates. Sidebars and captions labeled "Make the Grade" provide tidbits about arts and cultural practices. Short sentences give only the most basic of facts; the condensed information is made accessible to early elementary students. Stock photography offers little to explore or discover, but the layouts are eye-catching and aid comprehension. The inclusion of ancient India provides some balance to the usual ancient cultures covered in similar series. Glossaries, maps, and time lines are helpful additions. VERDICT A solid series covering familiar territory, these books are good for libraries looking to update their ancient history collections.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1538230062
• ISBN 13: 9781538230060
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32