A colorfully illustrated biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist Eratosthenes follows his life as he becomes Alexandria's chief librarian, writes the first geography book, and accurately measures the globe's circumference. Also included are advertisements for local shops and real estate, a quiz on how to be a good Greek, as well as numerous maps. Powell and Steele have produced a volume that's fun to read but lacking in breadth or depth. An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome by Laurie Carlson Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with such hands-on activities as making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, weaving Roman sandals, and making a Greek mosaic. An ancient history lesson emerges from this account of the way the Greeks tricked the Trojans and rescued Helen of Troy.
Drawings portray the story's mainevents.
A nice supplement to units on ancient Greece. This book uses quotations, artifacts and date charts to build up informative portraits of people for young readers. It covers all areas of life in ancient Greece and emphasizes the importance of ancient Greek achievements for modern life. The table of contents is arranged chronologically with period of time of people. Includes index and glossary.