So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece

About the Book

So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece by Chae Strathie, illustrated by Marisa Morea, takes young readers on a humorous journey into everyday life in Ancient Greece. Developed in collaboration with the British Museum, the book explores what childhood was really like in the ancient world through lively facts and colourful illustrations.

Life in Ancient Greece

Children can discover what ancient Greek kids ate, wore, learned and did for entertainment. The book explores ancient Greek homes, school life, gods and goddesses, customs and the Olympic Games, while showing some of the less comfortable realities of growing up thousands of years ago.

Written in an accessible and conversational style, the book uses humour to make historical information easier and more enjoyable for young readers. It also introduces unusual details, including ancient food, long poems to memorise and everyday challenges faced by children of the period.

Key Features

Author: Chae Strathie; Illustrated by Marisa Morea; Developed in collaboration with the British Museum; Ancient Greek history and daily life; Facts about food, clothing, school, entertainment and mythology; Humorous illustrations; Suitable for children aged 7–9; Part of the So You Think You've Got It Bad? series.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for children interested in Ancient Greece, history, mythology and everyday life in the past. It can also be useful for parents and teachers looking for an engaging introduction to ancient Greek culture and history.

Product Details

Author: Chae Strathie; Illustrator: Marisa Morea; Publisher: Nosy Crow; Publication Date: 10 January 2019; Format: Hardcover; Pages: 64; ISBN: 9781788001366; Language: English; Series: So You Think You've Got It Bad?

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