A kid's life in Ancient Greece
By: Sarah Machajewski
Series: How kids lived
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781499400182; 9781499400250; 9781499400175
Subjects: Social life and customs; Manners and customs; Juvenile literature; Children
Description: Take a step back in time and enter the world of Ancient Greece, the birthplace of western civilization. Today's readers will walk through the streets of Athens and Sparta, learning about their unique culture through the eyes of children who lived there. The text covers food, clothing, housing, religious beliefs, and more. A mix of historical and modern images helps readers visualize this ancient society, while fact boxes supplement the content. The text contains a glossary and index for reader reference, providing a breadth of information on one of the world's most formative civilizations.
Notes: Includes index.

Ages 8-10.
Table of contents: title: An important civilization; title: Athens vs. Sparta; title: Citizens of Ancient Greece; title: Greek gods and goddesses; title: Greek homes; title: Tunics for all; title: The Greek diet; title: A classical education; title: Playing games; title: Through the years.