Learn all about the amazing Ancient Greeks with this photographic book!

We give an overview of the Ancient Greek world, from the early peoples to the rise of the great civilization. We take a look at the famous thinkers, writers and artists of the age, what everyday life was like and how Greek architecture still amazes people today.

Learn about the great rulers and warriors of this ancient world, about the gods and goddesses that they believed in, and the life of ordinary people. Take a look at the food, buildings, science, medicine of the Greeks and find out how we know about them today.

You can read about the Olympic Games, including a letter from a spectator, and the other entertainments, such as the theatre, that the Ancient Greeks enjoyed. You can even design and make your own theatrical mask.

Discover amazing facts about the Ancient Greek civilization! Great for homework help and project work!

This book is part of a book series called Explore .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Jane Bingham is an experienced author and editor of children's books.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Who were the Ancient Greeks?
• 2: Early Greeks
• 3: A great civilization
• 4: The Greek world
• 5: Family life
• 6: Gods and goddesses
• 7: Games and plays
• 8: A day at the Olympic Games
• 9: Make a theatrical mask
• 10: Maths, science and medicine
• 11: Architects and builders
• 12: Art and ideas
• 13: Facts and figures