Geography Matters in Ancient Greece (Geography Matters in Ancient Civilizations)

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How did a volcanic eruption put an end to Minoan civilization What crops did the Ancient Greeks grow How did city-states form around the Greek empire Geography Matters in Ancient Greece looks at how the Greek Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Greek life through its geography. Read about how the hot climate affected the crops that Greeks could grow and the housing and clothing they needed, how the Mycenaeans were able to protect themselves from attackers by using the natural features of their landscape and their natural resources of stone and how its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea helped the Greek Empire in trading and in strengthening their military might.

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The strategy which encourages students to look at how geography impacts a culture is well-served in this series. All books have clearly defined chapter subjects and highlighted subtitles, making it easy for students to find particular aspects.-- "School Library Connection"
There are countless extant titles about ancient societies, but this series offers a fresh perspective that will help young readers better understand the importance of geographical factors in their histories, making it a strong addition to middle school libraries.-- "School Library Journal"

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Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She has written many non-fiction books for young people and specializes in science and geography topics.