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Greece - The Culture
Contributor(s): Adare, Sierra (Author)
ISBN: 086505228X     ISBN-13: 9780865052284
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $29.07  
Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats
Published: October 1998
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Annotation: Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:

-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders

-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women

-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more

The rich culture of Greece has influenced the world for thousands of years. Greece the culture focuses both on the country's ancient arts and its modern treasures.

Topics include:
-- ancient gods and goddesses of Greek mythology
-- the tragedies and comedies of Greek theater
-- shadow puppet theater, dance, crafts, foods, and national festivals
-- the origins and history of the Olympic games and their return to Athens in 2004
-- portraits of the great philosophers, mathematicians, and poets
-- pottery painting, wall frescoes, sculpture, and architecture
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Europe
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Dewey: 949.5
LCCN: 98038944
Lexile Measure: 990
Series: Lands, Peoples, & Cultures (Hardcover)
Physical Information: 0.31" H x 8.74" W x 11.27" (0.93 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Greece
 
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Publisher Description:
Suitable for ages 9-14, this book focuses both on Greece's ancient arts and its modern treasures. The topics covered include: ancient gods and goddesses of Greek mythology; the tragedies and comedies of Greek theatre; the great philosophers, mathematicians, and poets; pottery painting, wall frescoes, sculpture, and architecture; and, more.