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HISTORY NON-FICTION - ANCIENT GREECE
Cultures Of The Past “The Ancient Greeks” (Virginia
Schomp) $2 HB EC (Ex lib) A succinct look at the history of ancient Greece and
the importance of its pantheon of gods and goddesses. The Cultures of the Past
series is hallmarked by very good writing, colorful graphics, well-chosen
pictures, and excellent design work. 11+
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History Beneath Your Feet “Ancient Greece” (Peter
Hicks) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) Entertaining and useful, this title discusses different
aspects of ancient Greek culture and history, explaining how knowledge of Greek
society was pieced together by archaeological discoveries. Topics are presented
on double-page spreads with generous use of color and black-and-white
photographs and color illustrations of artifacts, buildings, monuments, and
archaeologists at work. Early civilizations, Classical Greece, Athens, warfare,
science, transportation, and pottery are covered. Also offers project ideas and
short biographies of archaeologists. 9+
http://www.amazon.ca/History-Beneath-Your-Feet-Ancient/dp/075022360X
Journey To Olympia: The Story Of The Olympic Games
(Tessa Duder) $3 PB VGC Nearly 3,000 years ago the first Olympic games began in
Greece. Some similarities and many differences exist between those ancient games
and the Olympics of today. Journey to Olympia recounts how the early games might
have been and examines their historical development. Full color. 8+
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The Way Of Alexander The Great (Charles Mercer) $4
PB BRAND NEW The exciting story of the prince from Macedonia who became the
first great world conqueror, toppling the empires of Greece, Egypt and Persia,
all before the age of thirty-two. Maps and photos of artifacts. 12+
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The Children’s Art Series “Alexander’s Battle” (Albrecht Altdorfer) $3 HB VGC Uses details from the 16th-century painting by Albrecht Altdorfer to recount the battle between the Greeks, led by Alexander, and the Persians, led by Darius. 8+
History In Pictures Book 4 “Greece And Rome Victorious –
500B.C. – 200 B.C.” (David and Bridget Trump) $2 HB VGC Lovely double
page pictures of various aspects of Ancient Greek civilization with a double
page of information and smaller pictures in between. Greek city-states, Persian
battles, Alexander The Great and early contact with the Romans are among the
topics covered. 9+
Ancient Greece – A Comprehensive Resource For The Active
Study Of Ancient Greece Grades 4-7 (George Moore) $6 PB BRAND NEW A great
teacher guide full of written and oral activities, teacher notes and
reproducible activity pages with mapping, puzzles, arts and crafts, matching and
comprehension skills. Highly recommended.
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Crafts From The Past “The Greeks” Chick-fil-A
(Gillian Chapman) $3 PB BRAND NEW A great book of simple information about the
Greeks and related crafty activities. Lovely layout, very attractive.
Recommended! 9+
http://www.amazon.com/Greeks-Crafts-Past/dp/B000GUUIT2/ref=sr_1_5/002-5164673-2540815?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188967272&sr=
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Ancient Civilisations Time Lines “Greece” $1 NEW A
wall frieze timeline with attractive layout showing highlights of Greek history
from 3000BC settlement by the Cretans, through to 776BC first Olympic Games, to
Pythagoras’ discovery about right-angled triangles in 540 BC, to Alexander The
Great’s conquests in 330 BC, to the arrival of Rome in 31BC. Great for
schoolroom display and colour.
Great Civilizations Series “Ancient Greece”
(Christopher
Fagg) $2 HB FC (Ex lib) Lots of photos of artifacts and colour
illustrations accompany interesting text. 10+
Remains To Be Seen “Exploring Ancient Greece” (John
Malam) $3 (Ex lib) Looks at the ancient Greek culture through artifacts found.
Very thought-provoking for the student. Lots of colour and illustration. 10+
http://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Ancient-Greece-Remains-Seen/dp/023752595X/ref=sr_1_1/002-5164673-2540815?ie=UTF8&s=books
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Look Inside A Greek Theatre (Peter Chrisp) $3 HB EC
(Ex lib) Wonderfully illustrated with paintings and photographs. Clear easy text
with great layout. 10+
http://www.amazon.com/Look-Inside-Greek-Theatre/dp/075022679X/ref=sr_1_1/002-5164673-2540815?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188974
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The Story Of Theatre (Kingfisher Kaleidoscopes)
(Jim Fowler) $6 HB EC Touch, explore and experience the magic of theatre, with
this stunning toolbox of special effects... Kingfisher KALEIDOSCOPES challenge
the very nature of a book, taking you on an unforgettable journey beyond the
boundary of art and science. 7+
http://www.amazon.ca/Story-Theatre-Brigid-Avison/dp/185697281X
How They Lived "A Slave In Ancient Greece" (Miriam
Moss) $3 HB VGC (Ex lib) Wonderful layout series with many colourful
illustrations. Simple, appealing text and layout. 9+
Sticky History Books “Greeks, Gods And Empty Horses”
(DK Publishing Rosemary Border) $4 PB EC Along the lines of Horrible Histories,
this great book is filled with madcap cartoons and stickers to place in the
pictures (a few used.) Great study of Ancient Greece to keep the most
‘history-hardened’ student interested! 9+
Sightseers Essential Travel Guides To The Past “Ancient
Greece – A Guide To The Golden Age Of Greece” (Julie Ferris) $4 PB EC A
fun travel guide full of handy hints and tips for the daring traveller to the
Greek city-states. Remember – there are no pockets in Greek clothing, the agora
is the best place to catch up on the latest news and gossip and admission to the
Olympic Games is free. Awesome resource! 9+
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Art In History Series “Greek Art” (Susie Hodge) $3
HB EC (Ex lib) Painting, mosaic, pottery, architecture, and sculpture are all
introduced, with some of the most prominent examples chosen to illustrate and
expand upon the narrative. Lengthy captions for the photographs and
illustrations provide additional information. Fact boxes are interspersed to
clarify points of history and/or art. Words in bold face are defined in a brief
glossary.Lovely book with clear, easy-to-read text and student activities. 9+
http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Greek-Hodge-Susie-History/dp/1575725517
Visiting The Past “The Acropolis” $3
HB EC(Ex lib) (Jane Schuter)
Uncover Greek history through a guided tour of the Acropolis. Learn why it was
built, how it was used with great photographs, text and plans. Glossary & index.
9+
http://www.amazon.com/Visting-Past-Acropolis-Visiting/dp/0431027757/ref=sr_1_1/002-5164673-2540815?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1
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Interactive Connect-The-Dots Adventure “Dotto And The
Minotaur’s Maze” (Alkis Alkiviades) $6 PB EC Children will connect the
dots and find their way through challenges, traps, and tricks in this exciting
activity book that travels back 2000 years to ancient Greece. Their goal: to
help Dotto capture the legendary Minotaur and rescue Princess Ariadne whilst
watching out for mythical Greek monsters. 48 full-color illustrations. 8+
http://www.amazon.ca/Dotto-Minotaurs-Maze-Alkis-Alkiviades/dp/0810927780
In Search Of “Ancient Crete” (Piero Ventura) $3 PB VGC(Ex lib) Traces the story of the search for and discovery of Ancient Crete. Describes the archaeological excavations on the island of Crete that revealed the remains of the legendary Minoan civilization which flourished from about 3000 to 1450 BC, when it was destroyed by the effects of a volcanic eruption. The archaeological hunt for ancient clues and the piecing together of these, makes a great ‘detective story’ of the past. Lovely illustrations. 9+ http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780382091209&itm=6
Heroes & Monsters Of Greek Myth (Evslin & Hoopes)
$3 PB VGC (Light tanning) Excellent treatment of myths of Perseus, Daedalus,
Theseus, Atalanta, Midas, Pygmalion. Includes: Roman names for Greek gods,
mythological word study. 10+
http://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Monsters-Greek-Myths-Point/dp/0590434403
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Classics “The Odyssey” (Adrian Mitchell) $4 HB EC (Ex lib) In this
captivating retelling of this ancient yet timeless tale of war, jealousy,
loyalty, and love, author Adrian Mitchell and illustrator Stuart Robertson
capture all the excitement, mystery, and sheer power of Homer's original epic.
Accompanying fact boxes put the poem in clear context, with abundant information
on the Trojan War, Greek mythology, and Homer's impact on world culture. Dorling
Kindersley Classics presents classic works of literature, richly retold.
Additional information on period, setting, and author adds depth to these
retellings. The beautiful illustrations are complemented by new photography,
prints, diagrams, maps, and other documents. 8-12 YO
http://www.amazon.com/DK-Classics-Odyssey/dp/0789454556
The Macmillan Book Of Greek Gods And Heroes (Alice
Low) $7 HB EC The gods and heroes of ancient Greece shake heaven and earth in a
collection of over thirty stories that breath new life into the myths of
Olympus. Here is the triumphant tale of the Trojan Horse, the tragedy of
Oedipus, the downfall of Medusa and more. Witness the grand drama of some of the
best known heroes of all time in a fresh rendition of these timeless tales. An
attractive, large format edition of well known myths and legends from ancient
Greece. Watercolors enhance the book's appeal. 9+
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Heroes Of Ancient Greece (Ann Douglas) $3 PB VGC A
collection of ten stories from Greek mythology retold for children. Stories
include Jason And The Golden Fleece, Theseus And The Minotaur, The Fall Of Troy,
Odysseus And Circe and more. Includes great colour paintings to enhance the
story and a pronunciation guide to Greek words. 9+
The Return Of Odysseus: Tales From The Odyssey (I.M.
Richardson) $3 PB VGC Odysseus returns at last to Ithaca where he rids his house
of the evil suitors, is reunited with Penelope, and visits his aging, grieving
father. Colour illustrations and a simple text bring this ancient story to life
for the 7+ child. YO
Stories From The Odyssey (J. Phillips) $3 HB VGC A
collection of stories adapted for children from this ancient classic. Includes
Calypso’s island, Princess Nausicaa And The phaeacian Games, The Cyclops and
Circe. Colourful pictures and simple text suiting 6-10 YO.
Usborne Illustrated Guide To Greek Myths And Legends
(Cheryl Evans) $5 PB VGC This superbly-illustrated reference guide to the Greek
myths and legends is the first in a series on world mythology. It includes brief
outlines of all the most famous stories, brought to life with pictures by
artists including Rodney Matthews. $16.95 new.
http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Illustrated-Guide-Greek-Legends/dp/0860209466
Stories From Greece (J. Phillips) $2 HB VGC Tells the story of Ulysses, one of the Greek myths with colour illustrations. Simple and effective picture book for younger readers. 7+
Designs From Ancient Greece – Colouring Book Design Source (Donna Hall Coson) $6 PB EC Craftsmen from Ancient Greece created the designs in this book. The drawing were produced as faithfully as possible from the original work. Each drawing is identified, dated and located. Can be used as a colouring book or as a source of ideas for a craft project. Recommended! Any age.