Spend the Day in Ancient Greece Projects and Activities That Bring the Past to Life

Name: Spend the Day in Ancient Greece Projects and Activities That Bring the Past to Life
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ISBN: 9780471154549

ISBN-10: 0471154547

ISBN-13: 9780471154549

Edition: 1998

Authors: Linda Honan, Ellen Kosmer

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This book whisks kids back in time over 2,000 years to spend a special day in Athens. Modern children follow a typical ancient Greek family through their day, and along the way they get to do all the things the Greeks did-from making clothes and jewelry to learning Greek letters to preparing a fabulous Greek feast. Packed with information, Spend the Day in Ancient Greece! offers children a unique, hands-on glimpse into a remarkable civilization.

Book details

List price: $15.95
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/19/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

LINDA HONAN is the Program Director of the Higgins Armory Museum and developer of educational TV series for children on world history topics. She is also the author of Spend the Day in Ancient Greece and Spend the Day in Ancient Rome. ELLEN KOSMER is Professor of Art History and Associate Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education at Worcester State College. She is also the illustrator of Linda Honan's Spend the Day in Ancient Greece and Spend the Day in Ancient Rome.



Introduction


Welcome to Ancient Greece!


Meet the Family


The Projects and Activities



Waking Up in Athens


Athena's Owl


Chiton


Himation



Helen's Peplos


Loom and Weaving


Peplos



Alexander's Lessons


Writing in Greek


Greek Names


Caduceus



At the Theater


Actor's Mask


Clepsydra


Trojan Horse Treasure Box



Lunch in the Agora


Greek Coins


Discus


Winner's Crown



The Chariot Race


Racing Chariot


Amphora


Hydria



The Boat Race


Greek Boat


Trident



The Hoplite Race


Helmet


Greaves


Shield



Getting Ready for the Parade


Snake Bracelet


Necklace


Earrings



The Great Parade


Greek Revival Game


Temple Wall Ornament



Athena's Feast


Meze


Chicken Dinner


Greek Dessert


Resources


Glossary


Index