Books with title The Book of the Ancient Greeks

Part history, part Diary of a Wimpy kid, these books present the history of Ancient Greece with all the detail of an encyclopedia, with all the "funny reflection" that the Facebook generation wants. This tongue-in-cheek history brings out the best in fun facts, the weird-but-true. and memorable. They are perfect for the critical thinking focused classroom. And present primary sources along with humor and real-life stories to make a popular magazine about "A Day in the Life..".

Ever wondered what life was really like for people in the past? The At Home With series will show you. Let us take you behind the scenes to reveal the fashions, fads and secrets of the past. And don't miss our famous guides for tourists in the ancient world!The Greeks get the credit for having invented democracy, philosophy ... and the Olympic Games. But what was life like at home? Find out in the great guide to the Greek world ... and learn why one of ancient Greece's greatest thinkers told people not to eat beans! A fun take on a Key Stage 2 National Curriculum topic!

Civilization today owes much to the ancient Greeks. Greek philosophers, inventors, and mathematicians made contributions to their fields that we still recognize and utilize. This comprehensive but accessible volume offers a wealth of information about the ancient Greeks, including what their homes looked like, how they practiced their religion, what happened when they waged war, and what their theater and sports were like. Both colorful, original artwork and photographs of Greek artifacts aid readers in understanding more about this people and the times in which they lived.

Big bang, bam, boom! The noise must have been deafening. But nobody heard it, because nobody - and nothing - existed then! After that? There was...Chaos. Yes, that was created first of all - Chaos, and in it Eros and Gaia (Earth). This is how Hesiod, a farmer from Boeotia who had the gift of poetry, imagined the creation of the world. But his undisciplined mind was unable to stop there. "So - Chaos was created, Gaia (Earth) and Eros (Love). What about the rest? What about the gods? Who gave birth to the gods?" He thought and thought over again. He really put his mind to it, saying that the story went on...