Find out about Ancient Greece, what people wore, ate and did for fun and learn about some of the most famous philosophers and mathematicians of the age in this compelling book for beginner readers. With light-hearted illustrations and clear, simple text, plus Usborne Quicklinks to take readers to specially selected websites with more information.
A guide for beginner readers to Ancient Greece and the lives of its citizens. Find out how far the Greek Empire spread, how it was governed, what people wore, ate and did for fun, learn about some of the most famous philosophers, mathematicians and medics of the age and about how the Empire declined.
Chapters in this book include:
- An ancient land
- Life in Greece
- Clothes and fashion
- What people ate
- A trip to market
- Feasts and fun
- Gods and goddesses
- Talking to the gods
- Heroes and monsters
- The Olympic Games
- Greek plays
- Mighty warriors
- Into battle
- Great Greeks
