Tools of the Ancient Greeks : a kid's guide to the history and science of life in Ancient Greece

Children will learn all about different civilizations and inventions—the way they changed history, their evolution over centuries, and their influence on modern times—through the activities and anecdotes provided in this interactive series. Kids discover the origin of ancient Greek theories, such as anatomy, geography, and democracy, and the ways they continue to influence modern-day thinking with the absorbing time lines, sidebars, and activities included in this guide. Profiles of more than two dozen famous historical figures explain how their inventions are used in the modern world and provide insight into the experimental nature of the Aegean people. Fifteen activities allow children to re-create some of the scientific discoveries while learning how to use scientific reasoning, develop theses, and find supporting evidence. Metrokids Pennsylvania Interesting text and activities. Explores the history and science of ancient Greece, teaching about Greek innovations and ideas of philosophy, government, science, religion, sport, and warfare, and how they have shaped world history and our own world view.;Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Ancient Greece and the Beginnings of Democracy; Chapter 2: Farming, Trade, and the Greek Way of Life; Chapter 3: The Arts of the Ancient Greeks; Chapter 4: Greek Gods; Chapter 5: Sports and the Olympics; Chapter 6: Philosophy; Chapter 7: Architecture; Chapter 8: Science, Math, and Medicine; Chapter 9: Mapping the World and the Stars; Chapter 10: Warfare in Ancient Greece. Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands-on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view. Explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago in ancient Greece. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, anecdotes, and 15 hands-on activities, readers will learn about Greek innovations and ideas of government, science, religion, sport, and warfare that shaped world history and our own world view