| Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece Contributor(s): Sheehan, Sean (Author) |
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ISBN: 0892366672 ISBN-13: 9780892366675 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2002 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: The art, culture, and mythology of ancient Greece still exert powerful influences on modern civilization. This attractive and authoritative books opens up the fascinating world of the Greeks to young readers. A section of thematic "trails" begins the book, for children with an interest in a particular topic who may not be sure where to start in the A to Z entries. Each "trail" identifies the core entries for topics such as gods and goddesses, everyday life, or the Trojan War. Color-keyed icons beside the entries help readers follow the "trail," while related topics are suggested to encourage browsing and wider reading. Thus the young reader gains confidence in using a reference book in an enjoyable way. Approximately two hundred fifty alphabetical entries-each illustrated in full color-survey the history, art, myths, culture, and everyday life of the ancient Greeks. For ages nine and up. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Encyclopedias - History | Ancient - Greece - History | Reference |
| Dewey: 938.003 |
| LCCN: 2001094168 |
| Series: Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 8.92" W x 11.22" (2.08 lbs) 164 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The art, culture, and mythology of ancient Greece still exert powerful influences on modern civilization. This attractive and authoritative books opens up the fascinating world of the Greeks to young readers. A section of thematic trails begins the book, for children with an interest in a particular topic who may not be sure where to start in the A to Z entries. Each trail identifies the core entries for topics such as gods and goddesses, everyday life, or the Trojan War. Color-keyed icons beside the entries help readers follow the trail, while related topics are suggested to encourage browsing and wider reading. Thus the young reader gains confidence in using a reference book in an enjoyable way. Approximately two hundred fifty alphabetical entries-each illustrated in full color-survey the history, art, myths, culture, and everyday life of the ancient Greeks. For ages nine and up. |