Tales of the Dead: Ancient Greece

Book Description
Tales of the Dead: Ancient Greece is actually two books in one! It's a fact-packed reference work and a fast-paced fiction title seamlessly designed in a single volume. Young readers will love the exciting story of Greek society that snakes through the pages, the incredibly detailed illustrations, and the supporting non-fiction information that tells all the cool and sometimes grisly details of life in Ancient Greece.


About the Author
Stewart Ross is one of the world's most prolific writers, with 175+ titles published and several awards, including ALA Book of the Year, ALA Young Adult Book of the Year, and the Benjamin Franklin Prize.
Richard Bonson is an established DK artist known for his lavish and intricate historical cross-sections. His books include Great Wonders of the World, and A Journey Through Time.


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It is the year 416 B.C.E., and the Olympic Games are about to take place. Athens' top athlete is the fair-minded Kinesias -- but will his chances be spoiled by the devious tactics of the Spartan contender, Lykourgos? At first, Lycourgos tries to stop Kinesias with supernatural warnings and attempted sabotage. But when these fail, the unsportsmanlike Spartan resorts to increasingly desperate means...


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