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The Parthenon: The Height of Greek Civilization
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Teen - 4th-8th Grade, Age 9-13 
READABILITY
7.0 
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48 p. ; 
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ISBN 9781931414159
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Beginning with the mythological birth of Athena, the author takes readers on a journey through the religion, government, and architecture of Ancient Greece. Rich in detail, the text takes a storytelling approach, making the history alive and fascinating.
Publisher Summary
The story of an inspired building and an inspirational civilization

The Parthenon is more than a magnificent building Every marble statue, every graceful column, is an expression of a civilization whose three great values still speak to us today:
  • Democracy At a time of godlike rulers, ordinary citizens voted to build the Parthenon
  • Humanism The Parthenon's art honored Athens' water carriers as well as its gods
  • Balance The Parthenon's aesthetic brought lightness and grace to height and mass


The Parthenon tells of the rise of Athens -- from the religion that nurtured it, through the wars that tested it, to the democracy that ennobled it -culminating in the construction of the great temple on the Acropolis The book not only captures the human stories, but also vividly illustrates the technical details behind the construction, from quarrying of the marbles to carving of the exquisite frieze To look at the Parthenon is to see Athens To see Athens, is to see ourselves

Wonders of the World series

The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture

"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers "

- Booklist
 
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