Greece - The People Contributor(s): Adare, Sierra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865052271 ISBN-13: 9780865052277 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions 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 The daily lives of the Greek people in both ancient and modern times are explored in interesting detail. Special sections describe a typical day in ancient times -- the gathering at the agora or market, the traditional work men, women, and slaves performed during the day, and how only boys were educated. Topics include: |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
Dewey: 949.5 |
LCCN: 98040369 |
Age Level: 9-12 |
Grade Level: 4-7 |
Lexile Measure: 970 IG (Illustrated Guide) |
Guided Reading: U (Grade 5) |
Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.75" W x 11.24" L (0.94 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Greece |
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 29873 Reading Level: 6.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Suitable for ages 9-14, this book explores the daily lives of the Greek people in both ancient and modern times. Special sections describe a typical day in ancient times beginning with the gathering at the agora or market, the traditional work men, women, and slaves performed during the day, and how boys were educated but girls were not. |
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