Books with title Science in Ancient Greece

Few historic civilizations have captured our imaginations more than those of ancient Greece. From the Minoan Age to Hellenistic Greece and beyond.Readers (Grades 6-9) will explore the key events of Greece's history, compares the governments of Athens and Sparta, and discusses the role of geography in Greece's development. It also examines ancient Greek religious beliefs, festivals, and daily life, as well as how the discoveries and writings of the ancient Greeks helped shape the world we live in today.

Kids (and adults, too) will be fascinated to learn about the first Olympic games, trade with England, a link between sports and training for battle, naval vessels manned by 170 oarsmen, and accomplishments in the arts. Unlock the chest and find a secret drawer along with an Athena owl pendant/key ring, cylinder seals with stamping pad, 2 sheets of papyrus, Trojan horse model, labyrinth game, and more. Full color.

Death at the Theater is an exciting mystery adventure set in Ancient Greece – where it is up to you to find out who killed Haemon at the Theater of Fools. There are clues to spot, suspects to follow and questions that need answers……answers that can be found earlier in the pages of Ancient Greece - a fact-filled record of life in those fascinating times – with full-color illustrations reconstructing life in the past, and photographs of the evidence the Greek left behind.

Core Knowledge History and Geography Level 2 Individual books for each unit build important social studies concepts through on-level text and strong visual images. This flexible program, edited by Core Knowledge founder E.D. Hirsch, Jr. follows the Core Knowledge Sequence to teach key history and geography topics at each consecutive level. With this program, students can build a unified, solid base of academic knowledge - the key to overall literacy and future success. Beautifully illustrated pages and a friendly narrative style without distractions, keeps students motivated and focused as they learn essential content and skills.

Josh, Emma and Libby Binkerton return to the Good Times Travel Agency - but this time, with a plan to travel to the future, to the next Olympic Games. What could go wrong? Well, plenty! Like when the owner of the shop misunderstands and sends the children to the ancient Olympic Games instead - in fifth-century BCE Greece! The Binkertons try to make the best of things. But after discovering some eye-opening facts about the ancient Games, causing a pile-up at the chariot races and having to run for their lives to escape the upset locals, the trio find themselves perilously close to disaster aboard a warship! Can the children finish reading the guidebook that will transport them back to the present before it's too late? Part of the award-winning graphic novel series from the beloved duo Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin, this exciting blend of fact and fiction makes learning about ancient Greece fun. There's a thrilling adventure story with a fast-paced narrative and humor-filled illustrations that keep the pages turning. And embedded on every page are sections of a guidebook that provide historical facts to flesh out what's happening in the story. Thoroughly researched and vetted by experts, the book encompasses important social studies themes: government, philosophy, social and community structure, customs and religion, food and drink, conflict and cooperation and much more. The back matter includes an index, further resources and additional information about ancient Greece.

This text and accompanying illustrations bring to life the world of ancient Greece in the 5th century BCE, when Athens was home to some of the greatest artists and thinkers in history. All aspects of life in the city are revealed, as we watch Athenians in their homes, at the theatre, at work, at worship and at play. This book should be helpful as a homework support for children aged eight and upwards.

Take a step back in time and enter the world of Ancient Greece, the birthplace of western civilization. Today’s readers will walk through the streets of Athens and Sparta, learning about their unique culture through the eyes of children who lived there. The text covers food, clothing, housing, religious beliefs, and more. A mix of historical and modern images helps readers visualize this ancient society, while fact boxes supplement the thorough and engaging content. The text contains a glossary and index for reader reference, providing a breadth of information on one of the world’s most formative civilizations.