Hour of the Olympics

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games? Or will s…

Missing piece in Greece

Hannah's next mission lands her in the ancient city of Athens, where Icarus crashed when his wax wings melted. Hannah hopes that doesn't happen to her angels, because she really needs them! Her new friend Alexis is a gymnast who's trying out for the Olympics -- but someone is trying to scare them both. It's Hannah's job to keep Alexis safe -- and balanced -- before the games turn dangerous. . .…

Ancient Greeks

Who were the ancient Greeks? What are the Greek myths? What food did people eat? When were the first Olympic games? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about ancient Greece. The detective shows readers how to write a day-in-…

Science in ancient Greece

Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosopher-scientists such as Hippocrates, Aristotle, and Pythagoras.

The Greek armies

Examines the military organization, armour and weapons of ancient Greek civilization during the bronze age, the age of the city-states and the age of Alexander.

Alexander the Great : the greatest ruler of the ancient world

A wonderful new series of beautifully illustrated picture-book biographies, featuring great leaders, heroes, pioneers, inventors, and scientists from the past. Each fully illustrated book tells the story of a remarkable person from the past whose life has had an impact far beyond his or her own time. Young children love great stories, and What's Their Story? is the perfect way to introduce the…

Ancient Greece

Full-color photos. This look at the culture that most influenced Western society tells how the Greeks made war and worshiped their gods, and examines their legacy of science, medicine, philosophy and art. "While there are other titles that share the focus, age level, and general coverage of this volume, it's hard to beat the attractiveness of the layout and the beauty of the illustrations found…

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ISBN/ISSN

0590056603

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 27 cm

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Call Number

938 POW

The Usborne encyclopedia of ancient Greece

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780794518004

Collation

144 pages : illustration ; 28 cm

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Call Number

938 CHI

Usborne internet-linked Greeks

Greek civilizations dominated the western world for centuries, from the Minoans to Alexander the Great. They created fearsome fighting forces on land and sea, and invented the Olympic Games, democracy and western art and architecture. This book looks at aspects of everyday life in ancient Greece, as well as providing a clear historical outline. It is both a fascinating chronicle and a valuable …