Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on a captivating exploration into the culture and legacy of ancient Greek civilisation. Around 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks created one of the world’s most advanced civilisations. While most worked as farmers and fishermen to feed their families, others studied hard to become brilliant astronomers, navigators, philosophers, artists and athletes.

Then, under the rule of Alexander the Great, their language, art and ideas spread through an enormous empire that stretched from Egypt to India. From the myths and legends of the gods atop Mount Olympus to the origin of marathon races, find out what life was really like in Ancient Greece in this fascinating new exploration from award-winning writer David Long. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

• Author: David Long
• Illustrator: Stefano Tambellini
• Publisher: Barrington Stoke
• ISBN: 978‑0‑00‑870054‑6
• Publication date: 14 August 2025
• Interest age: 9+; Reading age: approximately 8 years
• Design: Accessible layout with short chapters, dyslexia‑friendly format — ideal for readers who find standard nonfiction texts challenging.
• Content: Non‑fiction exploration of ancient Greek civilisation — covering everyday life, myths, philosophy, science, empire, and cultural legacy.

FAQs

Q1. Is this book suitable for readers with dyslexia?

Yes — it is published by Barrington Stoke, a specialist imprint in accessible reading formats, and the reading age is given as ~8, making it appropriate for readers who may read below their chronological age.

Q2. What age is this book aimed at?

The interest age is 9+ (upper primary / early secondary) and the reading age indicated is about 8 — so it is suitable for older children who benefit from supportive layouts.

Q3. What is the story / content about?

It explores daily life in ancient Greece — from farmers and philosophers to gods and athletes, examines Greek civilisation, empire under Alexander the Great, myths, science and cultural legacy.

Q4. Is this book suitable for educational settings, such as history classes or reading‑intervention groups?

Absolutely. Its manageable length, accessible format and content relevant to history and social studies make it ideal for classroom libraries, intervention groups, inclusive reading sets or independent reading at home. :

Q5. Does the book feel too “easy” for older readers due to its shorter length or accessible format?

No — although it is designed for accessible reading, the interest age is 9+ and the topic (ancient civilisation) is age‑appropriate for upper primary / early secondary students, ensuring the book meets their interest rather than reading down. :