LibGuides: 6th Grade Research: Greece

Websites for Greece

Persian War -

https://www.ancient.eu/Persian_Wars/

http://greece.mrdonn.org/persianwars.html

Peloponnesian War -

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/peloponnesian-war

https://www.britannica.com/event/Peloponnesian-War

https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/ancient-medieval/classical-greece/v/the-peloponnesian-war

Olympics -

https://www.olympic.org/ancient-olympic-games

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/the_olympic_games/

http://greece.mrdonn.org/olympics.html

Alex the Great

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/alexander-the-great

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/alexander_the_great.shtml

http://www.historyofmacedonia.org/AncientMacedonia/AlexandertheGreat.html

Trojan War

https://www.ancient.eu/Trojan_War/

http://www.classics.upenn.edu/myth/php/homer/index.php?page=trojan

https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/trojan-war

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E-books for Greece

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Living in Ancient Greece by Norman Bancroft Hunt
ISBN: 9781438135410
Focuses on an ideal period set some time in the Classical period of Perikles. This book examines several aspects of daily life across various strata of Greek society, from the aristoi to the Metics and slaves; from food to religious beliefs. It is useful for students who want to learn more about living in ancient Greece.
Empire of Ancient Greece by Jean Kinney Williams
ISBN: 9781438127835
The classical Greek civilization is the cornerstone of Western civilization today. The Greeks invented and developed everything from logic and democracy to rhetoric, drama, and philosophy. This title chronicles the remarkable legacy of the Greeks, as well as the diversity of their societies.

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Ancient Greece by Michael Anderson
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Archimedes by Viola Jones; Heather Hasan
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Ancient Greece by Marshall Cavendish Corporation Staff
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Aristotle by Kelly Roscoe; Mick Isle
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Euclid by Josette Campbell; Chris Hayhurst
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Greek Gods and Goddesses by Michael Taft (Editor)
ISBN: 9781622751532
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Plato by Lindsay Zoubek; Alex Sniderman
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Pythagoras by Louis C. Coakley; Dimitra Karamanides
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Socrates by Natasha C. Dhillon; Jun Lim
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Ancient Greek Culture by Henry Bensinger
ISBN: 9781477710227
Ancient Greek culture has had a truly profound impact on Western civilization. Readers will explore the rich civilization of ancient Greece and the things that made it so influential. Mythology, theater, sculpture, and philosophy are just a few of the subjects discussed in this volume. A great cultural survey of a great civilization.
Ancient Greek Daily Life by Henry Bensinger
ISBN: 9781477710258
Daily life in ancient Greece was very different from our own, but with some startling similarities. Readers will learn how the ancient Greeks filled a typical day. They will read about professional life and home life, including the roles of women and children. And they will recognize studying, exercising, and spending time with family as aspects common to their own lives.
The Ancient Greek Economy by Henry Bensinger
ISBN: 9781477710241
Trade in ancient Greece occurred both among the Greek cities and with foreign lands. Readers will discover that Greece's trading was so influential that its pottery has been discovered in many different areas of the world. The various industries of ancient Greece, its monetary system, and its markets are discussed.
Ancient Greek Geography by Henry Bensinger
ISBN: 9781477710265
Ancient Greeks lived in a landscape that received more than 300 days of sunshine each year and little rain. Readers will learn how Greeks used everything at their disposal, such as the sea, minerals in the earth, and fertile farmland, to flourish as a civilization. The concept of a society's relationship to its land and resources is covered in depth.
Ancient Greek Government by Henry Bensinger
ISBN: 9781477710234
Perhaps the most important legacy of the ancient Greeks is their invention of the form of government we hold most dear: Democracy. Ancient Greece's various cities and their forms of government, and the birth of government by the people, are presented in simple, straightforward language. An excellent resource on both ancient Greece and the concept of democracy.
Ancient Greek Technology by Henry Bensinger
ISBN: 9781477710272
Ancient Greece was one of the most technologically-advanced civilizations of its time. Readers will be introduced to Greek innovations from the civilization's earliest days through the Bronze and Iron Ages. Photographs of artifacts will draw in readers and excite their imaginations.
The Totally Gross History of Ancient Greece by Susan Meyer
ISBN: 9781499437515
Readers may be familiar with the astounding innovations and ideas developed by the Ancient Greeks. They may not know, however, how truly repulsive some of the practices of the Ancient Greeks were. Be prepared for stomach-churning descriptions of the plumbing and hygiene of Ancient Greece, not to mention culinary delights like goat lung and brain omelets. Medical practices that would not be approved by the FDA today, such as bloodletting and vivisection, are also detailed. This totally disgusting, but entirely fun, volume will have students wondering what practices from their own lives will one day be described as totally gross.
The Culture of Athens by Vic Kovacs
ISBN: 9781508149958
Athens gave the world the Olympics, philosophy, and beautiful architecture, but there's more to this ancient civilization than the facts everyone knows. This title provides a comprehensive look at the culture of Athens, including how it became a city-state, its rise to power within the Roman Empire, and important military conquests and successes. The social studies-rich text also explores daily life in Athens, family structure, religion, and education. Relatable topics inspire readers to draw connections between life in the past and the present, while sidebars, fact boxes, and Learn More features encourage further learning.

Encyclopedias

Multi-grade level encyclopedia with additional related magazine and journal articles as well as selected websites, an atlas and Britannica in Spanish.

The content of World Book Encyclopedia is available here but with constant updating, special reports, and online links. When you find an article you want, you can e-mail it to yourself or print it.

Databases for Ancient Civilizations

Daily Life through History explores ordinary life through time and across the globe,bringing the past to life through details and insights that turn flat descriptions of historical characters into real, "just like me" human beings.

Ranging from the dawn of prehistory through the great ancient empires to the beginning of the Renaissance, World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras helps students grasp the significance of every area of the world, including Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

World History in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.

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