About This Book
This picture book offers a concise and engaging introduction to Ancient Greece for children aged 3-7. It covers a range of topics including Greek inventions like pottery and early mathematics, their unique naming conventions, and aspects of daily life such as common greetings and popular games. The book also touches on more complex historical facts, like the prevalence of slavery and the age of marriage for girls, presenting them in a straightforward, factual manner. It's an excellent resource for sparking curiosity about history and ancient civilizations.
Discussion Prompts
1
What was the most surprising fact you learned about Ancient Greece?
2
How is life in Ancient Greece different from our lives today?
3
What are some things we still use today that the Ancient Greeks helped invent or develop?
4
If you could visit Ancient Greece, what would you want to see or do first?
5
The book mentions that the Romans copied Greek culture. What does it mean to 'copy' a culture?
