• ISBN13: 9780471154549
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: History
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publisher Imprint: Wiley
• Publication Date: October 13, 1998
• Pages: 128
• Original Price: USD 17.95
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 309 grams

About the Book Chariot racing, peplos weaving, cooking, and helmet making

Anything can happen when you spend the day in ancient Greece

It is over two thousand years ago in Athens, Greece, and you areinvited to join a typical family as they celebrate the birthday ofthe goddess Athena. Take a trip with twelve-year-old Alexander tosee the athletes competing in the pentathlon. Work along withten-year-old Helen as she weaves a gift for Athena. Meet theirfather, Philip, as he tends to sick patients, and their mother, Penelope, as she prepares for the special evening feast.

Celebrate the history of ancient Greece with more than a dozenexciting activities Write a letter using the Greek alphabet. Makea snake bracelet as a gift for a friend. Create masks to wear inyour own play. Build a chariot that you can race on the sidewalksof your town And at the end of your day, bring your own familytogether with Alexander, Helen, Philip, and Penelope to enjoy afeast under the stars