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Classical kids

Laurie M. Carlson

1998186 pagesabout 3–4 hours
1998
first published
  • 1998Chicago Review Press · 186 pages · ENGISBN 9781556522901
  • 2009Chicago Review Press · 199 pages · ENGISBN 9781569765692

Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with hands-on activities such as making a star gazer; chiseling a clay tablet; weaving Roman sandals; making a Greek mosaic; creating Roman jewelry; throwing Greek pottery; casting a vote in a Roman-style election; and much more. Learn how these civilizations contributed to our present-day world by participating in art, math, cooking, science, and geography activities. Interesting facts and trivia are included throughout. Helpful illustrations explain project steps.

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Written forMiddle grade

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