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Students learn about the rich legacy of the ancient Greeks in this beautifully illustrated book about Greek mythology and civilization and how these are intertwined. Greek gods and heroes emerge from the stories told in this book, as well as the many landmarks and artifacts that were made to honor these ancient figures. Various traditions about the Greek religion, culture, and people are revealed. Readers learn about the structure of Greek city-states and about different traditions and inventions, including those of clothing and jewelry, entertainment, warfare, science and education, agriculture, trade, and transportation.
Looking at a work of art, like listening to music, becomes a rewarding experience only if the senses are alert to the qualities of the work and to the artist's purpose that brought them into being. The language of sculpture must be learned. In this in-depth study, readers examine the materials, tools, methods, styles, and practices that are involved in sculpting and many of the techniques that have been used by accomplished artists who have contributed to sculpture as a fine art, from the marble gods of Phidias to the mobiles by Alexander Calder.
The only time in which the known world was united under one empire was during the reign of Alexander the Great. This book tells of a triumphant life of war and carnage that was inspired by an upbringing that encouraged unending ambition. Readers will learn about how massive differences in managing the Macedonian and Persian armies resulted in a strikingly decisive outcome, while engaging call-outs situate Alexander the Great in history, describing the evolution of phalanx warfare, the treatment of ancient hostages, and the impact of founding Alexandria in Egypt.
Where’s Cleo? is an interpretation of a depressed mind. It talks about things that people go through and things that they hide. Depression, being the horrible monster that it is, can lead people to think and do some really bad things. These are the things that you don’t always see.
As a teenager, Cleo hits the road, armed only with $20 in egg money, her dead father's trumpet, and a copy of "My Journey to Lhasa". A bookseller's favorite, "Cleo" is about a bookish woman's wanderlust and epic search for "home".
A 15-year-old girl falls in love with a charming man, only to be disillusioned when she discovers that he is a con man.
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Capturing Cleo by Linda Winstead Jones released on Feb 22, 2002 is available now for purchase.