Greeks: Facts, Things to Make, Activities

by Rachel Wright

An introduction to the ancient Greek civilization. Includes instruction for related craft projects.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published October 29, 1992

About the author

Rachel Wright grew up in Bermuda, England, the Seychelles, and Fiji. She used to be an actress (after gaining a degree in drama in 1982, she worked as an actress for BBC Radio and various theatre companies, including one she co-founded with a friend) but now she writes full-time. (In 1989 I produced my first children’s non-fiction book and it’s been pretty non-stop since.) Her works include You've Got Blackmail and more than 40 children’s non-fiction books.

Reviews

[Lenae Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be a great book to use in your classroom. It has facts and stories about the Greeks and is very informative. It has a craft to go along with objects that are spoken of in the stories. It has crafts for a Grecian vase, a temple, a Medusa's mask, and several other things.

The illustrations are very detailed in this book and have instructions and pictures on how to make the craft that is given.

I think kids would love this book. I know some kids don't like history, but if there is a hands on craft to go along with the story then it would make it more interesting.