The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece
By Jonathan W. Stokes
Illustrated by Xavier Bonet
By Jonathan W. Stokes
Illustrated by Xavier Bonet
By Jonathan W. Stokes
Illustrated by Xavier Bonet
By Jonathan W. Stokes
Illustrated by Xavier Bonet
Part of The Thrifty Guides
Part of The Thrifty Guides
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Nonfiction | Children's Middle Grade Books
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$10.99
Aug 20, 2019 | ISBN 9781101998168 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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Sep 11, 2018 | ISBN 9781101998151 | Middle Grade (8-12)
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Praise
Praise for The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece:
“this history book [is] anything but dry” —Booklist
Praise for the Thrifty Guides series:
“These books are educational and entertaining as all get out!”–BN.com Kids Blog
“Stokes’s practice as a screenwriter is evident; readers will feel like they’re in a blockbuster film. A high interest video game-like exploration of the American Revolution.”–School Library Journal
“An entertaining introduction to America’s War for Independence conveyed with enough kid-friendly humor that it may make those who dismiss history as a bore reconsider.”–Kirkus Reviews
“Easy to read, will engage reluctant readers of history, and spur discussions.”–School Library Connection
“A very funny tour of Rome’s bloody and tumultuous past.”–Publishers Weekly
“An entertaining introduction to ancient Rome with kid-friendly humor that may make those convinced that history is boring reconsider.”–Kirkus Reviews
“A unique presentation that’s written casually and feels more approachable than a litany of facts. Fans of the ‘You Wouldn’t Want to Be a…’ series looking for something just a tad more sophisticated will find a lot to love.”–School Library Journal
Table Of Contents
Introduction: The Basics of Time Travel
One: Welcome to Athens
Two: Welcome to Sparta
Three: The Battle of Thermopylae
Four: The Battle of Salamis
Five: The Golden Age of Greece
Six: Alexander the Great
Seven: Greek Conquest
Eight: The Fall of the Greek Empire
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