The Genius of: The Ancient Greeks: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Genius of: The Ancient Greeks: Clever Ideas and Inventions from Past Civilisations
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Izzi Howell
SeriesThe Genius of
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 202
ISBN/Barcode 9781445161228
ClassificationsDewey:938
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd
Publication Date 11 June 2020
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Greeks organised their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transport and built their temples. Discover their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theatre and sport that have influenced the way we live today.

Author Biography

Izzi Howell is an award-winning author and editor of over fifty children's books. She lives in East Sussex and enjoys learning languages, cooking and travelling around Europe. Her book Cats React to Science Facts was the winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8 year-olds award at The Lollies and winner of The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2020.