What books are similar to Ancient Greece and the Olympics?

Wonderlit recommends 20 books similar to Ancient Greece and the Olympics including Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball, Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer, To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles.

What should my child read after Ancient Greece and the Olympics?

After Ancient Greece and the Olympics, readers ages 6-10 often enjoy Legends: The Best Players, Games, and Teams in Basketball, Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer, To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles. These books share style and theme.

Books Like Ancient Greece and the Olympics

by Mary Pope Osborne · Ages 6-10 ·

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Why kids love Ancient Greece and the Olympics

Trusted guides through complex history

Children feel more confident exploring non-fiction when familiar characters like Jack and Annie lead the way through the facts of the ancient world.

Side-by-side comparison of myth and fact

The book satisfies a child's natural skepticism by clearly distinguishing between legendary Greek gods and the historical reality of the first Olympic athletes.

Action-oriented layout for busy readers

Small chunks of text combined with frequent sketches and diagrams ensure that the information feels like a fast-paced discovery rather than a slow lesson.

Relatable details of ancient kid life

Young readers are drawn to the specific descriptions of what Greek children ate, wore, and studied, making a civilization from thousands of years ago feel surprisingly close.