The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece (Thrifty Guides) by Jonathan W Stokes (Paperback)
Praise for The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Greece
"this history book [is] anything but dry" --BooklistPraise for the Thrifty Guides series: "These books are educational and entertaining as all get out!"--BN.com Kids Blog "Stokes's practice as a screenwriter is evident; readers will feel like they're in a blockbuster film. A high interest video game-like exploration of the American Revolution."--School Library Journal "An entertaining introduction to America's War for Independence conveyed with enough kid-friendly humor that it may make those who dismiss history as a bore reconsider."--Kirkus Reviews "Easy to read, will engage reluctant readers of history, and spur discussions."--School Library Connection "A very funny tour of Rome's bloody and tumultuous past."--Publishers Weekly "An entertaining introduction to ancient Rome with kid-friendly humor that may make those convinced that history is boring reconsider."--Kirkus Reviews "A unique presentation that's written casually and feels more approachable than a litany of facts. Fans of the 'You Wouldn't Want to Be a...' series looking for something just a tad more sophisticated will find a lot to love."--School Library Journal
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Humor
Series Title: Thrifty Guides
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin Books
Age Range: 9-12 years
Book theme: General
Author: Jonathan W Stokes
Language: English