TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS


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Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands-on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view.




TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT ROMANS


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STools of the Ancient Romans: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Rome explores the history and science of the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, anecdotes, and 15 hands-on activities that put kids in ancient Roman shoes, readers will learn about Roman innovations and ideas of government, science, religion, sport, and warfare that have shaped world history and our own world view.




The Genius of the Ancient Greeks


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Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? Find out how the ancient Greeks organized their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transportation, and built their temples. Discover how their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theater, and sports still influence the way we live today.




The Ancient Greeks


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This book explains how the people of ancient Greece lived by describing their government, social customs, religion, and some aspects of their history.




Tools and Treasures of Ancient Greece


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Have you ever watched the Olympic Games? Voted in a class election? Used an alphabet with twenty-six letters? All these things came from ancient Greece. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Greeks lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!




The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Greek and Roman Science


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Provides a broad framework for engaging with ideas relevant to ancient Greek and Roman science, medicine and technology.




What Did the Ancient Greeks Do for Me?


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Profiles the ancient Greeks, their history, culture, and what contributions they made to modern society.




Surveying Instruments of Greece and Rome


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A comprehensive account of ancient surveying instruments together with translations of all the ancient sources.




Discovering the World of the Ancient Greeks


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Recounts discoveries in Greek archaeology, discusses the principle elements of ancient Greek civilization, and describes the history and ruins of the most significant sites




Explore Ancient Egypt!


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Pyramids, mummies, amulets, temples, and pharaohs— Explore Ancient Egypt! brings this fascinating civilization to young readers ages 6–9 with 25 hands-on projects, activities, and games. Kids learn about ancient Egyptian homes, food, money, toys, games, makeup, clothes, kings, mummies, and more. Projects are easy to follow and require primarily common household products and very little adult supervision. Activities range from making a scarab necklace to writing in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and making King Tut sandals. By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore Ancient Egypt! in this accessible introduction to an incredible, ancient world.