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Ancient civilizations Greeks! / Carmella Van Vleet ; illustrated by Tom Casteel.

Van Vleet, Carmella, (author.). Casteel, Tom, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Who invented democracy? Where were the Olympics first held? Who were some of the first people to use math? All of these questions and more are explored in Ancient Civilizations: Greeks! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids. In this book, elementary-aged kids learn about ancient Greek homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, arts and entertainment, gods, and more. Fascinating links between today's world and ancient Greek culture offer opportunities for real-world connections and fun STEAM activities promote critical and creative thinking. STEAM projects use common household products and require very little adult supervision. Activities range from fashioning a model oil lamp from clay to building a courtyard column and constructing a flipbook sailing ship. Readers explore the birth of science, mathematics, astronomy, democracy, and even the Olympic games through fun illustrations, fascinating facts, essential questions, building critical and creative thinking skills across disciplines. Introduces major figures in ancient Greek history, such as Aristotle, Archimedes, Homer, Pythagoras, Socrates, and more. Explores the sites of ancient architectural wonders such as the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Parthenon, the theater of Epidaurus, and the palace of Knossos.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781619308428
  • ISBN: 1619308428
  • ISBN: 9781619308398
  • ISBN: 1619308398
  • Physical Description: v, 90 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
  • Publisher: White River Junction, Vt. Normad Press, a division of Nomad Communications, 2019.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 87) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Welcome to Ancient Greece -- Welcome home -- Let's eat! -- Dress for success -- School, Socrates, and science -- The Olympics and theater -- Democracy and war -- Gods, goddesses, and myths.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 7-8.
Grades 2-3.
830L Lexile
Subject:
Social sciences > Study and teaching (Primary) > Activity programs.
Greece > History > To 146 B.C. > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Greece > Social life and customs > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
Greece > History > To 146 B.C. > Juvenile literature.
Greece > Civilization > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Instructional and educational works.
Trivia and miscellanea.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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Old Fort Branch Library JUV 938 VAN (Text) 37810435390967 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -