Parthenon
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 42
Published: 2011
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"Parthenon" by Lynn Curlee takes readers on a captivating journey to ancient Athens, exploring the history and significance of the Parthenon, the iconic temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Through vivid illustrations and engaging prose, Curlee describes the architectural marvel's construction and its role in Athenian culture and religion. The narrative highlights the vision of the architects, the artistry of the sculptures, and the temple's influence on democracy and art. It's a celebration of a monumental achievement in human history, capturing the essence of ancient Greek civilization and its enduring legacy. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 42 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing .
Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. Lynn Curlee, who received a Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book Award for Brooklyn Bridge, comes from a family of intense sports fans. His other books include Liberty, Ships of the Air, Into the Ice: The Story of Arctic Exploration, Rushmore, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Capital, and, most recently, Parthenon. He lives on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.