The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece

The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece presents itself as a hilariously deadpan travel guidebook for time travelers, packed with essential tips for visiting ancient Athens and Sparta — from what to wear (tunics are on budget) to how to survive the Battle of Thermopylae. Jonathan W. Stokes takes readers on a whirlwind tour of ancient Greek history, covering democracy, the Olympics, Alexander the Great, and more, all with the fast-paced humor and cinematic energy of a Hollywood blockbuster.

This is a fantastic choice for students because its irreverent, laugh-out-loud format makes ancient Greek history genuinely exciting, dramatically lowers the barrier for reluctant readers of history, and covers the essential content of a robust social studies unit in a way that students will actually remember.

Publishing Details

Author : Jonathan W. Stokes

Illustrator : Xavier Bonet

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 144

Size: 9.1 x 5.9 inches

Year Published: 2019

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 4th Grade

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Informational

Theme: Social Studies, Humor