Discover and Do: Ancient Greeks

Description

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun history series! Discover and Do! History is the perfect introduction to history for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative! Each book looks at core history topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of arts and crafts activities and quiz questions. Discover & Do! Ancient Greeks takes an up-close look at this fascinating civilisation, exploring essential history topics such as Greek architecture, governing, education and social systems, alongside details of their famous gods and myths, and how the people lived day-to-day. Along the way, readers will discover how to make their own 3-D Parthenon, construct and use a set of knucklebones, make a usable abacus, write in Greek and much more! Titles in the series: Vikings Ancient Egyptians Tudors Romans Ancient Greeks Anglo-Saxons

Jane Lacey was a primary school teacher for ten years before she became a full-time writer of non-fiction books for children between the ages of three and eleven.

This review was produced for English 4-11, the magazine for literacy in the early years and primary classroom. English 4-11 is published by the English Association and the UKLA for their members. Review by Bob Bass. This colourful book, targeted at 7-9 year-olds, combines introductions to a range of aspects of ancient Greek civilisation with simple, creative, Blue Peter-style practical arts and crafts projects and activities for the creative. -- Bob Bass * English 4-11 *