The Ancient Greeks
The Ancient Greeks by Allison Lassieur, published by Franklin Watts in March 2005, is a 112-page exploration designed for young readers. This book features a rich, full-color interior that engages its audience while providing substantial information about ancient Greek civilization. It includes special features such as a biographical dictionary detailing important figures and a timeline that enhances the learning experience.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of how language, literature, arts, and other cultural elements contributed to the development of ancient Greece. The book also addresses key concepts such as chronology and social dynamics, helping to explain historical change and continuity. With a focus on the interactions of individuals and social groups, as well as the influence of culture on scientific advancements, this edition serves as an informative resource for students in grades 5-8.
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– The rich, full-color interior has a strong, engaging design that will draw in young readers.
– At 100+ pages, this series offers substantially more information than other books for young readers available in paperback.
– Contains several special features, such as a biographical dictionary, which describes important figures in the civilization, and a timeline.
National Social Studies Standards: Grades 5-8
Culture: I
– Explain and give examples of how language, literature, the arts, architecture, other artifacts, traditions, beliefs, values, and behaviors contribute to the development and transmission of culture.
Time, Continuity, & Change: II
– Identify and use key concepts such as chronology, causality, change, conflict, and complexity to explain, analyze, and show connections among patterns of historical change and continuity.
– Identify and describe selected historical periods and patterns of change within and across cultures.
Individuals, Groups, & Institutions: V
– Demonstrate an understanding of concepts such as role, status, and social class in describing the interactions of individuals and social groups.
Science, Technology, & Society: VIII
– Examine and describe the influence of culture on scientific and technological choices and advancements, such as in transportation, medicine, and warfare.
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