Peoples of the Ancient World
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Ages 8 to 14 years. Ancient Greece is known for its Olympic games but children will learn far more about the everyday lives of the ancient Greeks through full colour photographs of Greek architecture and art. The Greeks gave the world democracy, a mythology still studied today, and many great thinkers. Topics include: The Trojan War and its ten year history; Greek gods and goddesses; The fighting culture of Sparta and the origins of the word spartan; The legend of the Minotaur; Ancient Greek family life.
Ages 8 to 14 years. Children will love learning the myths and traditions of the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica including how the ancient Mayas believed that they were formed from the flesh of a god who cut off his fingers. Full colour illustrations show ancient Mesoamerican cities, farming societies, and empires. Topics include: The Inca, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and Mayan cultures, among others; The importance of animals such as the jaguar in Mesoamerican cultures; War among the ancient Mesoamericans; Architecture, art, and science of the Mesoamerican cultures; The everyday life and belief systems of the Mesoamericans.