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Need to Know: The Ancient Greeks

Name: Need to Know: The Ancient Greeks
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781526331304
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By Izzi Howell

Series: Need to Know: History

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Find out about life in the past with this first introduction to ancient Greece. Need to Know introduces key topics for children aged 6 plus, featuring fun facts, fantastic photographs, and diagrams. The books also include quizzes and project ideas and are book banded. The Ancient... Read More

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Find out about life in the past with this first introduction to ancient Greece. Need to Know introduces key topics for children aged 6 plus, featuring fun facts, fantastic photographs, and diagrams. The books also include quizzes and project ideas and are book banded. The Ancient Greeks is book band 11: Lime.

Contents:

Ancient Greece

Who were the ancient Greeks? / City-states / Around town / Family life / Food / Clothing / Great Greek minds / Writing / Religion / Mythology / Warfare / Art and theatre / The Olympic Games / Quizzes and games / Projects / Glossary

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Need to Know: The Ancient Greeks

Find out about life in the past with this first introduction to ancient Greece. Need to Know introduces key topics for children aged 6 plus, featuring fun facts, fantastic photographs, and diagrams. The books also include quizzes and project ideas and are book banded. The Ancient Greeks is book band 11: Lime. Contents: Ancient Greece Who were the ancient Greeks?...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526331304

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 85g

Pages: 32

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