| Greece - The Land Contributor(s): Adare, Sierra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865052263 ISBN-13: 9780865052260 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders -- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women -- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more Greece the land introduces young readers to this ancient land of rugged mountains and sunny islands surrounded by the sea. The country's fascinating history is described in exciting detail including the rise of the Greek city-states, the Golden Age of Athens, and Sparta, the warrior state. Topics include: |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 949.507 |
| LCCN: 98004497 |
| Lexile Measure: 1040 |
| Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 8.75" W x 11.24" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 29872 Reading Level: 7.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Suitable for ages 9-14, this book introduces young readers to Greece - the ancient land of rugged mountains and sunny islands surrounded by the sea. The topics covered include: the origin of democracy in Athens; the exploits of Alexander the Great; Greece's cities; tourism, fishing, shipbuilding, and olive farming; endangered wildlife; and more. |