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A comprehensive biography of Alexander the Great that includes a timeline, glossary, and a number of photographs and illustrations documenting his life, conquests, allies, and enemies.

Profiles Alexander the Great, military leader and king of ancient Macedonia, who conquered most of the known world of his time before his death at age thirty-three.

Considers how Greek art from the eighth to the second century BC was linked with the political, religious, philosophical and social circumstances of the period, from the early influence of Minoan and Mycenaen art, through the effect of Athenian democracy to the consequences of the empire building of Alexander the Great.

Photographs and recipes help readers to create Greek cuisine. Includes the historical background of Greek cookery.

A collection of activities designed to teach children ages eight through twelve about life in ancient Greece, presented within the context of a family in Athens whose members are getting ready to celebrate the birthday of the goddess Athena in the summer of 432 B.C.

A young boy is taunted by friends because of his job collecting garbage in a small Greek village.

An introduction to the history, government, culture, people, and aspects of daily life of ancient Greece and its pervasive and enduring influence on western civilization.

Describes the daily life of ancient Greece, including such topics as schools, work, shopping, religion, drama, and sports.

Dejected when the class hayride that she helped organize is cancelled because of rain, Megan consoles herself with a trip to Ellie's attic where the magic mirror transports her to ancient Greece.

Examines the day-to-day life and experiences of a soldier in Ancient Greece. Includes a glossary of terms and a brief chronology of major military events from 498 B.C. to 336 B.C.