Ancient Greece Author:Matilde Bardi, John Malam This book helps children understand the past through paintings, murals, sculpture, architecture, and everyday objects - much of it originally designed for placating the gods, bringing a successful harvest, observing traditions and rites, or increasing an individual's social standing. Each book is divided into thematic chapters such as how people... more » lived, worked, socialized, fought wars, worshipped, and made new discoveries and conquests.« less