Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to retrieve a lost story in ancient Greece, where they witness the original Olympic games and are surprised to find what girls of the time were not allowed to do.

A comedy written by William Shakespeare in 1595/96. The play consists of multiple subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot revolves around a conflict between four Athenian lovers, one about a group of six amateur actors who have to act out their interpretation of the play 'Pyramus and Thisbe' at the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. These subplots take place in a forest, inhabited by fairies who control the characters...

"For many people outside of Greece, their understanding of this European nation is limited to what happened in ancient times and what food is served at their local Greek diner. However, the story of Greece is much more complex, and readers discover it all in this comprehensive guide to its past, its present, and its path into the future. From the economic crisis that has rocked the nation to the tourism boom for areas such as Santorini, readers get...

"Mikis is thrilled when his grandfather buys a new donkey, but soon begins to worry that he is overworking the animal"--

There's more to ancient Greece than Athens and Sparta. Readers explore the history and culture of ancient Greece through the landmark archaeological finds that have taken place in the region. The chronological arrangement of the narrative allows readers to trace the civilization's development from the days of the Minoan and Mycene through the end of antiquity. Readers will delight in reading about the first Olympic games, the Acropolis, and more....

"A retelling of several key ancient Greek myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of the ancient Greeks"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and text provide information about Greece.

"Alexander the Great conquers the New York Times best-selling Who Was...? series! When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read...

"Engaging images accompany information about ancient Greece. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

What were once just boys' games become matters of life and death as Petros and his older brother Zola each wonder if, like their resistance-fighter cousin, they too can make a difference in a Nazi-occupied Greece.