Publisher's Synopsis
Step back in time to discover life in the ancient Greek city-state of Athens with this handy time travel guidebook
Travel back in time to the ancient Greek city-state of Athens and find out all about ancient Greek life and culture. Get ready to visit the temples at the Acropolis, socialise at a symposium, see democracy in action, get fit at a local gymnasium and watch a brand new play at an outdoor theatre.
Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took part in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical travel guide notes include, 'best time to visit', 'what to eat' and 'where to stay'. Perfect for the KS2 history curriculum, and for readers aged 7 and up.
Titles in the series:
The Ancient Egyptians and Thebes
The Ancient Greeks and Athens
The Maya and Chichén Itzá
Roman Britain and Londinium
The Shang Dynasty and Yinxu
The Stone Age and Skara Brae
The Victorians and London
Viking Britain and Jorvik
