Ancient Greece

by Louise Schofield

When did the ancient Olympic Games begin? What popular game used the ankle joints of goats or sheep? Why did people cross the River Styx? What could a dinner guest expect to eat at a banquet in ancient Greece?Ancient Greece is a dynamic reference book for children. Detailed, atmospheric illustrations, revealing photographs and lively descriptions engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves a part of the world's exciting history. Every page is designed to capture the imagination and stimulate curiosity. A dramatic four-page foldout scene and vivid drawings take young readers into the heart of the topic.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Greece, Childrens

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Louise Schofield (born 1961) is Curator of Greek Bronze Age and Geometric Antiquities at the British Museum, London. She has been published widely and lectures in Britain and abroad.

Reviews

[Anna M (readwithanna) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a good reference for children as an introduction to Ancient Greece. Covers a lot of different aspects of life and has good illustrations, as well as maps and pictures of artifacts and statues. However, it is not super in depth on any of the topics, so it's more of an overview. Would get kids interested and wanting more. Has a good glossary at the back, but is lacking any kind of pronunciation guide there or anywhere else in the book.

[Francisco Spinoza · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tapizado de errores ortográficos que proceden de una mala traducción. Supone la existencia de Jesús.