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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 Identifiers
PublisherMiles Kelly Publishing LTD
ISBN-139781848101272
eBay Product ID (ePID)91466943
Product Key Features
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Name100 Facts on Ancient Greece
Publication Year2009
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaChildren & Young Adults
AuthorFiona Macdonald
Series100 Facts
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height297 mm
Item Width228 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorFiona Macdonald