Designed to complement the national curricula in English Language Arts, World History, Social Studies, and Art, the Inside Ancient Greece Series is an inviting portal to some of history's greatest treasures. Each easy-to-read book is written by a specialist on the history of ancient Greece, and covers not only the latest knowledge of that civilization, but also the primary evidence on which it is based, including written documents, artifacts, and archaeological material.

Primary source material includes speeches from ancient rulers and orators, as well as excerpts from poets, philosophers, and historians. Detailed full-color and black-and-white art and photographs throughout the text illustrate ancient marvels, architectural monuments, and historic events. Each volume includes an introduction, followed by a detailed map of the ancient Greek world marking key locations specific to the book's topic. Summaries of key information are provided at relevant points in each book, and feature spreads and sidebars display important themes. Each book also includes a timeline; glossaries; a Learn More About section highlighting related books and Internet sources; and a general index.

Review(s): Notable for its excellent photos, this book organizes and presents a great deal of knowledge in a logical manner. Particularly good are the explanations of techniques and the interplay of illustrations with informative captions, sidebars, and text. In addition to the many beautifully reproduced photos of artworks and architectural sites, several precise drawings with color washes show what can no longer be photographed. Booklist review for 'Art and Architecture'

This series is a necessity for any middle school that studies Ancient Greece. The topics covered can enhance a unit on Ancient Greece in any area, from government to way-of-life. Each book in this series would be a great resource for further exploration by students, with each chapter offering a different but related research topic. Recommended. Library Media Connection