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Question of History: Why Did the Ancient Greeks Ride Elephants

By Tim Cooke

Why did Greek athletes compete naked, and what other surprising secrets hide in everyday life?

lively informative quirky accessible

Genres

Non-fiction History Mythology

What is Question of History: Why Did the Ancient Greeks Ride Elephants about?

Why did ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? What did Minoans eat, why was Athens linked to an owl, and why did athletes compete naked? This lively, question-and-answer guide explores everyday life, warfare, sport, mythology, democracy and ideas in ancient Greece. Along the way, it separates fact from legend and reveals surprising details about women, food, farming and famous thinkers. Photographs, cartoons and clear explanations make the ancient Greek world easy and enjoyable to explore.

About the author

Tim Cooke is a writer who loves bringing history and science to life for young readers. He has written many exciting books, including 'Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs' and 'The History Detective Investigates: The Vikings'. Tim enjoys making learning fun and helping children discover amazing facts about the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2022

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