A full-color exploration of the world of ancient Greece, chock full of
STEAM projects, fascinating facts about everyone from gods to ordinary
people, and essential questions that get kids ages 7 to 10 thinking
critically about what survives from the past.
Who invented democracy? Where were the Olympics first held? Who were
some of the first people to use math? All of these questions and more
are explored in Ancient Civilizations: Greeks! With 25 Social Studies
Projects for Kids. In this book, elementary-aged kids learn about
ancient Greek homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, arts and
entertainment, gods, and more. Fascinating links between today's world
and ancient Greek culture offer opportunities for real-world connections
and fun STEAM activities promote critical and creative thinking.
- STEAM projects use common household products and require very little
adult supervision. Activities range from fashioning a model oil lamp
from clay to building a courtyard column and constructing a flipbook
sailing ship.
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Readers explore the birth of science, mathematics, astronomy,
democracy, and even the Olympic games through fun illustrations,
fascinating facts, essential questions, building critical and creative
thinking skills across disciplines.
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Introduces major figures in ancient Greek history, such as Aristotle,
Archimedes, Homer, Pythagoras, Socrates, and more.
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Explores the sites of ancient architectural wonders such as the statue
of Zeus at Olympia, the Parthenon, the theater of Epidaurus, and the
palace of Knossos.
About the Explore Ancient Civilizations set and Nomad Press
Ancient Civilizations: Greeks! is part of a set of four Explore
Ancient Civilization books that bring to life the vibrant cultures of
the distant past. The other titles in this series are Ancient
Civilizations: Egyptians!, Ancient Civilizations: Romans!, and
Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas!
Nomad Press books in the Explore Your World series integrate content
with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed
learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates
learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach
simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the
space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social
Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook
formats.
