Amazing Ancient Greece -- A Civilization Is Born -- Don't Mess with Sparta -- The Dawn of Democracy -- At Home with the Ancient Greeks -- Dressing the Part -- Growing Up Greek -- Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus -- Built for the Gods -- Take Me to the Theater -- Olympic Origins -- Ancient Greece Lives On.
Summary:
"How would you like to use a public toilet every time you had to go? Or compete in an Olympic wrestling event where the only rules were no biting or gauging? Well, that was life in ancient Greece! And if you think we're far removed from that life, you may be surprised to learn that a lot in our modern world was inspired by our ancient friends (from alarm clocks and odometers to democracy and art!). Discover extreme facts about ancient Greece in this fun and kooky book"-- Provided by publisher.
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