100 Facts on Ancient Greece
HK$89.00
DESCRIPTION :
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 DETAILS :
DIMENSION : 297 mm x 228 mm
SERIES : 100 Facts
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Children’s, Teenage & Educational
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 DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9781848101272 | |
| BY (AUTHOR) MacDonald, Fiona | |
| PUBLISHER : Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd | PUBLICATION DATE : April 01, 2009 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom | IMPRINT : Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : Children / Juvenile |
| PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback | |
SERIES : 100 Facts
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Children’s, Teenage & Educational