Ancient Greece for Kids: Explore the City-States, Meet the Heroes, and Discover the Birthplace of Democracy - Paperback

by Carolyn Dickson (Author)

Travel back more than two thousand years to one of history's most influential civilizations. Ancient Greece for Kids takes young readers ages 8-12 on a vivid journey through the world that gave us democracy, philosophy, the Olympic Games, and the foundations of Western thought.

From the legendary heroes of the Trojan War to Alexander the Great's empire stretching from Greece to India, this engaging history book brings the ancient world to life through real stories about real people - not just dates and facts to memorize. Young readers will meet King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans, walk through Athens with Socrates, climb Mount Olympus to encounter the Greek gods, follow Heracles through his twelve labors, and stand in the stadium at Olympia where ancient athletes competed for nothing but a wreath of olive leaves.

Inside, readers will discover:

• The rise of Greek city-states and the birth of democracy in Athens
• Famous Greek leaders, thinkers, and powerful women including Pericles, Leonidas, Alexander the Great, Socrates, Sappho, and Hypatia
• Greek mythology - gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters
• The original Olympic Games and the Greek love of sport
• Architectural wonders including the Parthenon, the Acropolis, and the Theater of Epidaurus
• Daily life in ancient Athens and Sparta - food, clothing, schools, and games
• Greek philosophy, science, and the alphabet that became our own
• Surprising true stories from Greek history, from the Oracle of Delphi to the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries

Featuring full-color illustrations, a detailed map, fun fact boxes, a complete glossary, a knowledge quiz, and an A-Z index, Ancient Greece for Kids is a vivid and engaging introduction to one of the most fascinating civilizations the world has ever known.

Ideal for classroom libraries, homeschool curricula, social studies units, and independent readers ages 8-12.