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Provides information about ancient Greece, discussing government, gods, the Olympics, art, science, and other related topics.

Join archaeologist Arizona Smith and a young detective-in-training as they unlock the clues of ancient Greece, including a trip to Acropolis.

Readers will discover the history and accomplishments of the people of ancient Greece, including their cultural achievements and feats of construction.

Provides information on the empire of ancient Greece through archaeological remains and primary source accounts. Examines daily life in ancient Greek society and discusses politics, art, philosophy, and science. Features a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and resources for further information.

"Learn why ancient Greek actors wore masks, find out why the Olympics were held, and explore what it was like to go to school in ancient Greece"--Cover, P. [4]

An illustrated comprehensive and accessible history of Ancient Greece explores the rise and fall of the Greek empire, its powerful legacy for the modern world, and new discoveries shedding light on ancient Greek civilization.

"Learn about the art and cultural contributions, family life, religions and people of ancient Greece"--Provided by publisher.

Alternates between discussion of Greek mythology and sections on aspects of Greek civilization--including religion, warfare, everyday life, and clothing.

From the Publisher: This accessible introduction surveys the land and peoples who gave us the Labyrinth, the Acropolis, the Iliad and Odyssey, Herodotus and Thucydides, Sappho and Sophocles, Aphrodite and Aristotle, and so much more. Using the full range of resources of art history, archaeology, and philology, this book details the familiar-mythic heroes and heroines, famous philosophers and poets, as well as classical art and architecture-and introduces...