Legacy of Ancient Greece
September 2011
The civilization of Ancient Greece has had an amazing impact on
the modern world. This pathfinder will be useful in finding
information about the ancient Greek world and its effect on
subsequent civilizations.
For an introduction to the topic, see:
 BBC Schools
 Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall?
 Evaluating Websites – Internet Checklist
 Kidipede: History for Kids
 KidsKonnect
 Museum of Ancient Inventions
 Social Studies for Kids
 Teacher Oz’s Kingdom of History
Key Resources at a Glance:
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Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods,
Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters, by Donna Jo Napoli
(2010)
Search Aids
Search Terms
(Use for computer searches)
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Ancient Greece
Ancient Greeks
Greece
Greek Mythology
Subject Headings
(Use in library online catalogs)
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Greece--History
Greece--Civilization
Greece—Antiquities
Mythology
Call Number
 292.13 (Dewey Decimal)
 938 Greece (Dewey Decimal)
 739.0938 (Dewey Decimal)
 741.938 (Dewey Decimal)
 882 (Dewey Decimal)
Reference Background
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Indexes and Abstracts
The Concise Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations by Janet
Serlin Garber (1978)
 Culture Grams
Early Peoples – World Book
 Gale-Cengage Learning
Gale Virtual Reference Library
 Grolier
Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture by Cyril M.
 Marshall Cavendish
Harris (1983)
 PebbleGo
Kids InfoBits – Gale-Cengage Learning
 myOn
Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World by Simon Adams
 Tumblebook Library
(2006)
 TumbleReadables
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (1999)
 World Book
PebbleGo Biography
Social Studies Power – World Book
Library catalogs
Smithsonian Timelines of the Ancient World by Christopher
 FCPS Library Catalog
Scarre (1993)
 Fairfax County Public Library
The Usborne Introduction to Archaeology, Internet-Linked
by Abigail Wheatley (2005)
The Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of World
Geography with Complete World Atlas by Gillian Doherty (2004)
World Book Early Peoples
World Book Kids – primary grades
World Book Student – elementary and up
Print Resources
Our library has excellent books with information about Ancient Greece. A few of the books are listed below. To
locate more books, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the online library catalog.
Books
 The Acropolis, by Janet Shuter (2000)
 Adventures in Ancient Greece, by Linda Bailey (2002)
 Amazing Greek Myths of Wonder and Blunders, by Michael Townsend (2010)
 Ancient Greece, by Sandra Newman (2010)
 Ancient Greece, by John Malam (2004)
 Ancient Greece, by Cynthia Fitterer Klingel (2003)
 Ancient Greece, by Susan Altman (2001)
 Ancient Greece, by Matilde Bardi (2000)
 Ancient Greece, by Peter Hicks (2000)
 Ancient Greece, by Rowena Loverance (1993)
 Ancient Greece, by Anne Pearson (1992)
 Ancient Greece, by Daniel Cohen (1990)
 Ancient Greece, by John Ellis Jones (1983)
 Ancient Greece! : 40 Hands-On Activities to Experience this Wondrous Age, by Avery Hart
(1999)
 Ancient Greece: An Interactive History Adventure, by John Malam (2011)
 Ancient Greece : Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Greece's Past, by Marnie McGee (2007)
 Ancient Greece: Crime and Punishment, by Richard Dargie (2007)
 Ancient Greece: Daily Life, by Richard Dargie (2007)
 Ancient Greece: Entertainment, by Ross Stewart (2007)
 Ancient Greece: Health and Disease, by Richard Dargie (2007)
 Ancient Greek Art, by Susie Hodge (2006)
 Ancient Greeks, by John Malam (1998)
 Ancient Greeks, By Hazel Martell (1998)
 The Ancient Greeks, by Rosemary Rees (1997)
 The Ancient Greeks, by Charles Freeman (1996)
 The Ancient Greeks, by Pat Taylor (1997)
 Art and Religion in Ancient Greece, by Melanie Ann Apel (2004)
 Athena: Grey-Eyed Goddess, by George O’Connor (2010)
 Athletes & Actors, by Anita Ganeri (2001)
 Beautiful Stories of Life: Six Greek Myths, Retold, by Cynthia Rylant (2009)
 Book of Greek Myths, by Ingri and Edgar D’Aulaire (1962)
 Builders, Tradesmen, & Craftsmen, by Janet Shuter (1999)
 Children of Ancient Greece, by Claudia Diamond (Big Book)
 Cities & Citizens, by Janet Shuter (1999)
 Classical Kids: an Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome, by Laurie M. Carlson
(1998)
 Clothes & Crafts in Ancient Greece, by Philip Steele (2000)
 Discoveries, Inventions, and Ideas, by Janet Shuter (1999)
 Epics of Greek Mythology, by Don Nardo (2012)
 Exploits of Xenophon, by Geoffrey Household (1989)
 Exploring Ancient Greece with Elaine Landau, by Elaine Landau (2005)
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Farmers & Fighters, by Janet Shuter (1999)
First Book of Ancient Greece, by Charles Alexander Robinson (1960)
Food and Recipes of Greece, by Theresa M. Beatty (1999)
Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words & Wisdom from Greek & Roman Mythology, by Lise
Lunge-Larsen (2011)
Gifts from the Greeks: Alpha to Omega, by Sophia A. Boyer (1970)
Goddess Girls, series by Joan Holub (Fiction)
Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology, by Don Nardo (2012)
Greek Cities, by Barry Steel (1990)
Greek Myths, by Ann Turnbull (2010)
Greek Myths, by Deborah Lock (2008)
Greek Myths, by Jacqueline Morley (1998)
The Greek News, by Anton Powell and Philip Steele (1996)
A Greek Potter, by Giovanni Caselli (1986)
A Greek Temple, by Fiona MacDonald (1992)
Greek Theatre, by Ross Stewart (1999)
Greeks, by Susan Peach (2004)
The Greeks: Life in Ancient Greece, by Michelle Levine (2010)
The Greeks, by Gillian Chapman (1998)
The Greeks, by Denise Allard (1997)
The Greeks, by John James (1997)
The Greeks, by Sally Hewitt (1995)
The Greeks, by Pamela Odijk (198)
Greeks: Facts, Things to Make, Activities, by Rachel Wright (1992)
Greeks, Romans, Countrymen! by Bentley Boyd (2004)
Growing Up in Ancient Greece, by Chris Chelepi (1994)
Hades: Lord of the Dead, by George O’Connor (2012)
Hail! Ancient Greeks, by Jen Green (2011)
Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory, by George O’Connor (2011)
Heroes and Mortals of Greek Mythology, by Don Nardo (2012)
Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey
How the Ancient Greeks Lived, by John Malam (2011)
In Search of Ancient Crete, by Piero Ventura (1984)
Kids in Ancient Greece, by Lisa A. Wroble (1997)
The Kingfisher Book of Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes from Around the World, by
David Bellingham (2001)
Life and Times in Ancient Greece, by Andrew Charman (2007)
Life in Ancient Greece, by Lynn Peppas (2005)
The Librarian Who Measured the Earth, by Kathryn Lasky (1994)
Life in Ancient Greece, by Lynn Peppas (2005)
McElderry Book of Greek Myths, by Eric Kimmel (2008)
Medusa Jones, by Ross Collins (Fiction)
Mighty Twelve: Superheroes of Greek Myth, by Charles R. Smith (2008)
Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology, by Don Nardo (2012)
Mount Olympus Basketball, by Kevin O’Malley (Everybody)
Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary, by Lynne Curlee (2008)
Myths and Civilizations of the Ancient Greeks, by Hazel Martell (1998)
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Mythology of the World, by Neil Philip (2004)
Parthenon, by Lynn Curlee (2004)
The Parthenon, by Peter Chrisp (1997)
Perseus: The Gorgon-Slayer, by jane O’Loughlin (1990)
Perseus: The Hunt for Medusa’s Head, by Paul D. Storrie (Graphic Novel)
Price of Victory, by Stewart Ross (Graphic Novel)
She’s All That! A Look-It-Up Guide to the Goddesses of Mythology, by Megan E. Bryant
(2010)
Spend the Day in Ancient Greece : Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life, by Linda
Honan (1998)
Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors, by John Harris (2005)
Technology of Ancient Greece, by Melanie Ann Apel (2004)
The Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Greece, by Fiona MacDonald (1998)
Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and Monsters, by
Donna Jo Napoli (2010)
Treasures From Greece, by David Armentrout (2001)
Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters, by
Donna Jo Napoli (2011)
Usborne Internet-Linked Greeks, by Susan Peach (2004)
Voices of the Trojan War, by Kate Hovey (2004)
What Did the Ancient Greeks Do for Me?, by Patrick Catel (2011)
Women in Ancient Greece, by Fiona MacDonald (1999)
You Are in Ancient Greece, by Ivan Minnis (2005)
Young Zeus, by Brian G. Karas (2008)
Zeus: King of the Gods, by George O’Connor (2010)
Magazine Articles
 “Legacy of the Struggle,” by Marina Debattista. Calliope (November 2006)
 “Who’s Who Among the Gods,” by Carrie Tovar. Calliope (September 2005)
 “Ancient Greece,” by Bryan Brown. Junior Scholastic (October 18, 2004)
 “Throw In the Pebble,” by Elizabeth H. Phillips-Hershey. Appleseeds (September 2004)
 “Homer Who?” by R. Anthony Kugler. Dig (January 2004)
 “Changing Attitudes Towards Time,” Monkeyshines on Health & Science (September 2002)
 “History of Democracy,” Monkeyshines on the United States Government (2001)
 “Classical Greece,” by Eric Browne et al. Monkeyshines on Ancient Cultures (2001)
Web Pages and Web Portals
The web sites listed on this page have been previewed and selected for this topic. If additional
information is needed, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the FCPS online databases.
 Aesop’s Fables Online Exhibit
 Alexander the Great – along with other famous people in Greek history.
 Ancient Civilizations – a site from Kings Park, a FCPS elementary school.
 Ancient Civilizations - Snaith Primary School
 Ancient Greece
 Ancient Greece
 Ancient Greece: The Olympics
 Ancient Greek Government
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Ancient Greek Money and Coins
Ancient Greek Music – learn about Greek musical instruments and theory.
Ancient Greek Olympics
Ancient Greek Theatre – everything you need to know from costumes to special effects.
Ancient Greeks – BBC Primary History
Ancient Greeks: Athens -- BBC Primary History
Ancient Navigation
The Antikythera Mechanism – a computer from Ancient Greece
Biography for Kids
Citizens of Athens & Citizens of Sparta
Go for the Gold! – Greek influences on the English language.
Greece and Rome: Transportation
Greek Art
Greek Legacies -- Parthenon
Greek Painted Pottery – an overview of styles and periods.
Greek Philosophy
Greek Vase Patterns
The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
Hercules: Greece’s Greatest Hero – this Greek hero was celebrated in stories, sculptures,
paintings, and even in the geography of the ancient world.
History for Kids
The History of Ancient Greece
It Came from Greek Mythology – Rick Riordan and a lesson from EDSITEment
Mythical and Geographical Names – explore the use of mythological terms in astronomy.
Myths and Legends
Mythweb – this site explores many heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology.
Olympians – Titans, Gods, and Mortals
Plato
Socrates
Time Line of Ancient Greece
Who Were the Ancient Greeks? – Greek culture still has an impact on modern culture.
Windows to the Universe: Mythology
Winged Sandals
World History - timelines
Organizations and Special Collections
 Acropolis Museum
 Ancient Greece – The British Museum
 Classical Connections: The Enduring Influence of Greek and Roman Art – J. Paul Getty
Museum.
 Greek and Roman Art – The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
 Life in Ancient Greece Reflected in the Coinage of Corinth – from the Smithsonian Museum
of American History.
 Penn Museum: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
 Odyssey Online – an interactive journey through ancient Greece via works of art from Emory
University. These artifacts tell fascinating stories about the people who made them.
Multimedia Resources
 Ancient Greece, Schlessinger Video Productions [videorecording]
 Ancient Greece Video Clips, MrDonn.org
 Ancient Aegean, Schlessinger Video Productions [videorecording]
 Ancient Greece: Art and Architecture, Alarion Press [videorecording]
 Greece, Disney Educational Products [videorecording]
 Living History: Living in Ancient Greece 1, howstuffworks.com