Ancient Greece for Kids - (Unfolding the Past) by Oldrich Ruzicka (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Selected for The Children's Book Council's March 2023 "Hot Off the Press" Reading List

In Ancient Greece for Kids, readers will discover everything there is to know about Ancient Greece told in a novelty format.

Thousands of years ago, the first tribes arrived in the Balkan Peninsula, laying the foundations of Europe's oldest civilization: Greece, which gave the world democracy, as well as endless knowledge of mathematics, architecture, military affairs, and philosophy.

Modern scientists can all trace their lineage back to Greek mathematicians and philosophers, and modern Greece is littered with the remnants of beautiful temples and ancient buildings that shaped the taste and style of modern architects. Let's travel far into the past and discover how the Ancient Greeks lived, worked, fought, and created art.

Review Quotes

Selected for The Children's Book Council's March 2023 "Hot Off the Press" Reading List

"The coolest thing about this book is that every other page is a huge fold-out map with extra info and illustrations! There are hidden treasures of knowledge all through this book! I really liked the design for this book, and the way the information is presented in small boxes so that you can get a lot of facts very quickly. It's so interesting to learn about this era in history!" --Luminous Libro Blog

"Learn about Ancient Greece with this easy-to-read book! Complete with colorful images, short paragraphs - this is perfect for kids of all ages! Dive into the world of Ancient Greece - learn about city-states, games, Alexander the Great, AND SO MUCH MORE! For those who want to learn more about Ancient Greece, need a refresher, or want to start sharing history with their young readers - this is perfect! Dive in now!" --Rebecca Hill, Blogger

"ANCIENT GREECE FOR KIDS is really unique in that built into the book are six huge fold-out maps. This lets you dive deeper into the world of Ancient Greece - and it's worth the time to peruse, even as an adult." --Picturebook Playdate, IG

About the Author

Oldrich Ruzicka is an acclaimed Czech children's book author whose works have been translated into many languages all over the world. After graduating from the Faculty of Education, he spent several years teaching before transitioning to publishing. He worked as chief editor and publisher of a major Czech publishing house, before founding his own. Ruzicka currently resides in Brno, Czechia.

Tomas Tuma is a Czech freelance illustrator, photographer, and programmer. He has authored many educational adventure books for children, where he popularizes modern technologies. He studied English and Art Education and enjoys walking in the woods. He currently resides in the Czech Republic.