From the beginnings of democracy to important scientific discoveries, the leaders and thinkers of ancient Greece had a great impact on the world around them. Learn how the achievements of Homer, Plato, Alexander the Great, and others still influence our world today.

About the Author
Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. Megan's love of animals began at an early age. Her childhood home was filled with animals, including two cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, a salamander, and four dogs. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Reviews
These attractive additions to Capstone's ongoing "First Facts" books offer introductory facts about life in ancient Greece. * School Library Journal *



Book Information
ISBN 9781474717519
Author Megan C Peterson
Format Paperback
Page Count 24
Imprint Raintree
Publisher Capstone Global Library Ltd