TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece

For ages 9-12. Children will learn all about different civilisations and inventions -- the way they changed history, their evolution over centuries, and their influence on modern times -- through the activities and anecdotes provided in this interactive series. Children discover the origin of ancient Greek theories, such as anatomy, geography, and democracy, and the ways they continue to influence modern-day thinking with the absorbing time lines, sidebars, and activities included in this guide. Profiles of more than two dozen famous historical figures explain how their inventions are used in the modern world and provide insight into the experimental nature of the Aegean people. Fifteen activities allow children to re-create some of the scientific discoveries while learning how to use scientific reasoning, develop theses, and find supporting evidence.

W. Eric Martin has written articles for more than 50 publications and has provided dictionary entries for Thomson Gale''s World of Computer Science. He is the author of Tools of Timekeeping. He lives in Blackstone, Massachusetts.