Eleven-year-old Lily has grown closer to her thirteen-year-old brother Paul during the spring their family has spent on the Greek island Thasos, until the unpredictable behavior of another American boy disrupts their lives.
A photo-illustrated overview of ancient Greek culture, Mount Olympus, the Parthenon, and marine archaeology presented through fictional journal entries about the excavation of an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Crete. Also includes a glossary and list of further resources.
An overview of ancient Greece that traces Greek history from Minoan times to the arrival of the Romans and discusses their arts and achievements; and features color illustrations, maps, and a timeline.
Presents life in a town in ancient Greece, covering the temple, town square, a family home, an open-air theatre, games, the cemetery, the port, and more.
Examines important technological improvements in ancient Greece from around 1600 B.C.E. to about 100 B.C.E. in the fields of agriculture, building, architecture, sculpture, theaters, science, weapons, astronomy, and more.
An introduction to Greece, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
Profiles seven remaining wonders from ancient Greece, with photographs, reproductions of ancient paintings, and text describing each location and its important role in the region's history.
