Usborne Internet-Linked Greeks

This is one of the best books for both kids and adults. Tons of short, memorable info. I have all of the Usborne series, and my kids love them all, but this one is my personal favorite for depth of info. Even for an adult this is a page-turner of fascinating info. A+++

I like the Usborne Internet Linked books. They are very informative and it is nice to access the website for more information. The Greeks are very popular now because of the movie 300. Kids are more interested in Greece than they used to be and very excited about Ancient Greece as a topic. This book allows them to access more information about Greece and dispel some of the falsehoods in the movie.

This book's depth and care with research blew me away. This was far beyond my expectations! There is an overview of Greek history, but the true wealth lies in the descriptions of Greek civilization, from pottery to seafaring to athletics. You can find other books that treat the timeline as well for the age group, but this is the first I've seen with such a fantastic in-depth look at the culture.

This educational, informative and handsomely illustrated book, from the Usborne Illustrated World History series, is an excellent visual reference for young readers. It offers an in-depth look at Greek civilization, from its first settlers to the Minoan to the Myceneans to the great empires of Alexander and the Ptolemies. Topics such as history, sociology, politics, economy, culture and religion are covered. This book is also packed with colorful pictures, detailed diagrams, realistic drawings, accurate reconstructions, and handy maps to help illustrate the points being explained and give the reader a vivid look into Greek history. As a bonus, this book has a wonderful appendix that contains: * A complete map of ancient Greece. * A summary of the most important Greek myths and legends, complete with detailed explanations. * A collection of mini biographies of key figures in Greek history. * A date chart from 40,000 to 146 BC outlining relevant events and significant historical developments that took place both in Greece and elsewhere in the world during this period. * A glossary that explains Greek and Greek-derived terms used throughout the text. * A thorough index for quick check-ups and specific consultations. Although this book was published in 1990, so some of the information in it may no longer be completely accurate, it is still a beautiful, entertaining and complete reference for children, and a fun, effective teaching tool for adults. Other recommended titles from this series: First Civilizations and The Romans. --Reviewed by Maritza Volmar

This educational, informative and handsomely illustrated book, from the Usborne Illustrated World History series, is an excellent visual reference for young readers. It offers an in-depth look at Greek civilization, from its first settlers to the Minoan to the Myceneans to the great empires of Alexander and the Ptolemies. Topics such as history, sociology, politics, economy, culture and religion are covered. This book is also packed with colorful pictures, detailed diagrams, realistic drawings, accurate reconstructions, and handy maps to help illustrate the points being explained and give the reader a vivid look into Greek history. As a bonus, this book has a wonderful appendix that contains: * A complete map of ancient Greece. * A summary of the most important Greek myths and legends, complete with detailed explanations. * A collection of mini biographies of key figures in Greek history. * A date chart from 40,000 to 146 BC outlining relevant events and significant historical developments that took place both in Greece and elsewhere in the world during this period. * A glossary that explains Greek and Greek-derived terms used throughout the text. * A thorough index for quick check-ups and specific consultations. Although this book was published in 1990, so some of the information in it may no longer be completely accurate, it is still a beautiful, entertaining and complete reference for children, and a fun, effective teaching tool for adults. Other recommended titles from this series: First Civilizations and The Romans. --Reviewed by M. E. Volmar