Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece

Build it Yourself

by Kris Bordessa

Tools of the Ancient A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands-on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view.

Genres: History, Childrens

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

I’ve been a freelance writer for a dozen years or more and have authored several books. A conversation with a friend got me thinking about creating a blog. I wanted to help readers take small steps toward a more self-reliant lifestyle, embracing some of the vintage skills that have been lost over the past few generations.

I launched Attainable-Sustainable.net in 2011 to answer the question: What if we could tackle one little actionable step each day to start working toward a more self-reliant lifestyle?

That blog has morphed into a beautiful book published by National Geographic Books in March, 2020 which earned the Best How-to Book of 2020 from the American Society of Journalists and Authors

The book covers diverse topics such as food preservation, gardening, raising small livestock, creating a homemade pantry, and crafting non-toxic home care products.

I've lived in Hawaii with my husband and two sons since 2005. I know you're imaging a hammock and a mai tai right about now, but ::spoiler:: there's laundry and dishes to do in paradise.

Reviews

[Rosina.almonte]

the book was very interesting and fun because I could learn a lot about Greek culture.How they influence in our culture.Also about Greeks life style such as how they fought and how they worshipped their gods.

[Susan]

Lots of great information, useful for reports. Ordered.

[Nancy]

Giuliana: It looks like there's fun activities but there's not. It is good text and there's a recipe for baklava.j not to good