Ancient Greece

by Stewart Ross, Richard Bonson (Illustrator), Inklink (Illustrator)

Children can unravel ancient secrets in this series of 64 books. Each includes a timeline, glossary, and index for easy reference, as well as a fully-illustrated display board and a miniature replica to build, along with a handy box for model pieces.

In Ancient Greece, readers will gain knowledge of the origins of the Olympic Games, decipher the Greek alphabet, and more. A model of the Parthenon is included.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 16, 2004

About the author

Stewart Ross has written more than 300 titles, fiction and non-fiction, for children and adults. Many are about (or inspired by) history. He lives near Canterbury, England.

Reviews

[B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't like the mention of the fake gods like Zeus and the other fake Greek gods. Other than that it was pretty good

[Διόνυσος Ελευθέριος · Rating 4 out of 5]

This children's book on Ancient Greece is terrific. The main content of each page is a major feature of Ancient Greek life (the agora, gods and goddesses, theater, etc.) presented with detailed pictures and accompanying blocks of text that explain many of the details in the larger picture. Adding interest is a comic book-styled story that is arranged around the perimeter of each page that continues throughout the course of the book. The story involves elements discussed in the body of the pages on which the story is presented (in other words, on the page dedicated to Greek theater, the plot at this point in the ongoing comic book story involves the characters going to a theater). One feature—among many—that I appreciated is the inclusion of many Ancient Greek words (transliterated). An attractive, educational book.

[Brandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

just picked up at 5 below. ancient greek history in comic book form. very cool

[Ted Parsons · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, but it was a little hard to follow. The pictures are great, but the content gets lost. Great information that could be used in part of a lesson

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was full of information but explained really easily