You wouldn't want to be a slave in ancient Greece! : a life you'd rather not have / written by Fiona Macdonald ; illustrated by David Antram ; created and designed by David Salariya.
Material type: TextSeries: You wouldn't want to--Publisher: New York : Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2014Edition: Revised editionDescription: 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0531238539 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 0531271021 (library binding : alk. paper)
- 9780531238530 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9780531271025 (library binding : alk. paper)
- You would not want to be a slave in ancient Greece! : a life you would rather not have
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 306.362 M135 | Available | 33111005189937 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
You are about to experience the life of a slave at first hand in Ancient Greece!This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers (Ages 8-12) by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. It's the 5th century BC, and the Greek civilization is the most advanced in the world. But that civilization is based on slavery, and you, a member of a nomadic people from Asia Minor, are about to experience the life of a slave at first hand! This new extended edition includes a map and a timeline, and a selection of fascinating facts.
Includes index.
Captured! Seized by slave traders -- Up for grabs! On sale in the slave market -- Parted forever! -- Back breaking! Household chores -- Personal services -- No time to spare! --Fetching and carrying, city life -- Down on the farm -- Lucky you! A good home -- Lowest of the low -- Behave or you'll be punished! -- It's all over! Your life ends.
Presents a light-hearted approach to life as a slave in ancient Greece.