How to Be
4 total works
Uses the process of applying for the position of princess in the royal household in Thebes to present information about life in ancient Egypt.
You know you were born to rule! But will the ancient Egyptians choose you? Find out by putting yourself in line to be their next Princess. This illustrated book will groom you for your all-important interview with the pharaohs. You’ll dress to impress, and to stay cool in the desert heat. Your new royal family will answer all your questions: What are your duties at court? What about school? And travel? Good luck, Your Highness!
Athletes needed—apply at your local gymnasium. Do you have what it takes to represent Athens at the great games at Olympia? Your training will include the learning of grammar, music, citizenship, and philosophy, as well as honing your athletic skills in boxing, running, wrestling, long jump, and decathlon. If you’re good enough, you’ll join athletes from all over the Greek world for a month of special training to claim the ultimate glory. Ready for your fitness test? Remember, there is no second or third place in the Ancient World.
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"How to be" is an entertaining new series exploring some of the most difficult occupations of the past from the perspective of an applicant for the job. The book is packed with facts and investigates all aspects of your life as an Ancient Greek Athlete including history and culture, sport and games, play and recreation, fighting and war practice, and the thrill of the athletes as they prepare for shame or glory at Olympia. The book features illustrations of contemporary characters and artefacts to elucidate the text. Informative captions, a quiz, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal educational text. "How to be an Ancient Greek Athlete and the National Curriculum": fits into the guidelines for the National Literacy Strategy at Key Stage 2, promoting literacy in primary school classrooms; and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14, promoting 'positive attitudes to learning', 'knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the world' and 'skills in literacy'.