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100 Facts Ancient Greece for kids is bursting with exactly 100 fascinating facts, detailed images and fun activities to help children aged 6-10 years learn everything they need to know about the lives of ancient Greeks. – Simple projects throughout help reluctant and early readers understand the facts more clearly. – Full-page artworks bring the ancient world to life. – Comprehensive index enables children to navigate the topics easily. Synopsis – Product details 100 Facts Ancient Greece for kids contains key topics about ancient Greece for children aged 6-10 years in simple, exciting numbered facts. Every page showcases fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child’s understanding of the text. Topics covered in 100 Facts Ancient Greece: – Beliefs about the power of the Gods to punish and reward humans. – The Battle of Troy and the famous wooden horse. – Athens’ rivalry with Sparta and the great battles between the armies. ‘I don’t believe it’ fascinating facts: – When their sons were marching off to war, Spartan women said ‘Come back carrying your shield (victorious) or be carried on it (dead!)’. – Pythagoras’ followers believed in reincarnation. They were vegetarians – but they would not eat beans because they might contain reborn human souls! – Once a year, Athenian citizens voted to ban unpopular people from their city for ten years. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: – Make Helen of Troy’s crown using gold-coloured card, sequins and a string of beads. – Quiz question: When was the first Olympic Games held? – Make a Greek chiton using cloth, safety pins and a belt.
PRODUCT DETAILS :
ISBN : 9781848101272 | |
BY (AUTHOR) MacDonald, Fiona | |
PUBLISHER : Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd | PUBLICATION DATE : April 01, 2009 |
COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom | IMPRINT : Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd |
LANGUAGE : English | AGE : Children / Juvenile |
PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback |
DIMENSION : 297 mm x 228 mm
SERIES : 100 Facts
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Childrens, Teenage & Educational
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