"This interesting book explores the culture and achievements of ancient Greece through the examination of artifacts that have survived through the centuries. Each primary-source artifact offers the reader significant clues to the civilization's technologies, cultural traditions, foods, and conflicts"--Provided by publisher.
Audience
Grades 4 to 6.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Who were the ancient Greeks? -- Digging up the past -- City-states and government -- The family in ancient Greece -- Food and farming -- Theater and plays -- Gods and their temples -- The Olympic Games -- The Greeks at war -- Writing and philosophy -- Crafts and trade -- Past to present -- Leave Athens, now! -- Glossary.