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A Celebration of Greek Cuisine
Tzatziki. Dolmades. Spanakopita. These words don’t really roll off the tongue, but they ripple with flavor in the mouth. You’ve probably had pita bread, munched on moussaka (eggplant or potato and meat casserole), and nibbled on feta cheese. But have
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EXPLORING ATHENS: From The Acropolis To The Agora
Athens is the city that comes to mind when people think of Greece. Millions of tourists visit it every year. But you can take this quick tour of the city’s landmarks without having to set foot on an airplane. The Acropolis is one of the most famous l
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It's Greek To Me!
It’s Greek to me” is often said when something is beyond one’s understanding or especially difficult. But nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to the Greek language. The Greek alphabet and language may look and sound exotic and compl
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Faces People, Places, and World Culture for Kids and Children
EDITOR Elizabeth CrookerART DIRECTOR John SandfordDESIGNER John Hansen VP OF EDITORIAL & CONTENT James M. O’ConnorCOPY EDITOR Suzanne FoxPROOFREADER Patricia Silvestro SVP EDUCATION PRODUCTS Laura WoodsideDIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION Barb Clendenen PERMIS
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Apollo And The Laurel Tree
Apollo was a young and handsome Greek god. He lived with his father, Zeus, and the other gods on Mount Olympus, almost 10,000 feet above the earth in the clouds. Apollo was one of the best loved of all the gods. As the god of music and poetry, prophe
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The Gallery
Email your design to FACES Greek Gods or Goddesses at faces@cricketmedia.com. Please include your name, age, and address, and a note from a parent or guardian that states the work is your original effort and that Cricket Media has permission to publi
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Greece
Answers to Greece Crossword on page 48. 2 In mythology, the type of tree Athena gave the people of Greece5 Temple dedicated to Athena7 Type of medal awarded to third-place winners in the Olympics8 Group that developed the first modern alphabet9 Cap
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High Five
So much has been said and written about the contributions of ancient Greece that it might be easy to forget that Greece is a modern and dynamic country. Here are five fascinating facts to help open your eyes to the Greece of today. 1 Greece is a na
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Last Face
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WHERE In The World?
ANSWER TO WHERE IN THE WORLD ON PAGE 31: Delphi was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. An ancient stone monument known as the Omphalos marks the spot. ■
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Greek Island Jumble
Help Captain Stelios find the perfect island for his vacation. It has blue-domed buildings, Greek ruins, a white sand beach, and a windmill. Then unscramble the island names and use the letters in the circles to discover the sailor’s home port. May
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Bezoar Goat: Wild Goat Of Greece
The Bezoar (BEE-zor) goat is the wild ancestor of the present-day domestic (tame) goat. Also called the “wild goat,” it lives in rocky mountain areas on Crete and other Greek islands, as well as in Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan. The wild g
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Say What?
March 2024 FORESTS
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At A Glance
OFFICIAL NAME: The Hellenic Republic LOCATION: Greece is located in southeastern Europe, at the tip of the Balkan Peninsula. Albania, Macedonia, and Bulgaria border it to the north. Turkey borders Greece on the northeast and lies across the Aegean Se
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Let’s Visit an Amphitheater
Greek drama began with festivals honoring Greek gods. People sang hymns in the temples in celebrations that developed into plays. Soon the gods’ temples were too small to hold big crowds. Larger spaces were needed. The first theater was built on the
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Dear Kylie
Dear Marianna, Hi. My name is Kylie and I am so excited to talk to you and your cousin about Greece and Greek culture. I am looking forward to comparing Greece and New Hampshire. I am in 7th grade. My school has 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. I will have
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Greek Pottery Painting
Ancient Greek art is perhaps some of the most influential in history. Many of its styles are still used. During the height of the ancient Greek empire, art and artists thrived because of general wealth and prosperity. Grand buildings were erected wit
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Two Thousand Years of Faith
The church. Unlike in so many other parts of the world, the church remains the cornerstone in Greek society. While secular (nonreligious) traditions have become more common around the world, Greece remains rooted in its Orthodox Christian beliefs. Th
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Mystery Photo
Do you know what this is? ANSWER TO MYSTERY PHOTO ON INSIDE FRONT COVER: Juicy, meaty Kalamata olives are named after the Greek city of the same name. ■
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Greece: A Mix of Old and New
When you think of the country of Greece, you might picture the crumbling marble ruins of classical temples, the first Olympic games, and powerful gods and goddesses from ancient mythology. These things are very much a part of Greece. But it is also a
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OPA!! Let’s Do a Happy Dance
Greeks have expressed happiness, sadness, anger, and love through dance for centuries. Vibrant costumes, distinctive music, and intricate footwork reflect the diversity of the people who call Greece home. Greek culture is incomplete without choros—da
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A Closer Look
The ancient Olympics began in Greece in 776 B.C.E., or about 3,000 years ago. The games started as simple footraces to keep Greek men fit. Women were not allowed to participate. They weren’t even allowed to watch, in part because men competed in the
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Say What?
February 2024 Bears
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The Bunyip
Storyteller 1Storyteller 2Storyteller 3 Maroochy: villager whose name means “Black Swan” Adina: Maroochy’s sweatheart Bunji: villager who joins Maroochy Toba: companion to Maroochy and Bunji STORYTELLER 1: Long ago, some young men left their camp. M
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WHERE In The World?
ANSWER TO WHERE IN THE WORLD ON PAGE 33: A memorial to fisherman lost at sea stands at Gloucester, Massachusetts, which is a major U.S. fishing port. ■
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Monster Mollusks
Hundreds of years ago, even the bravest sailors dreaded the Kraken, a terrifying sea monster that sank ships and had a taste for human flesh. Today, we know that this monster was based on a super-sized squid or octopus. Back in the day, people would
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Sea Beast Treat
More than a thousand monster hunters have claimed to see something strange swimming in the deep, dark waters of Loch Ness. But you don’t have to travel to Scotland to look for the legend. With a little imagination, you can spot a sea serpent right in
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Last Face
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Fatal Enchantment
Sailors traveling through dangerous waters heard a song so irresistible that they turned off course to seek its origin. Without warning, their vessels soon crashed into the rocks of the flowered, corpse-strewn island of Anthemoessa near Greece. So sa
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Mystery Photo
Do you know what this is? ANSWER TO MYSTERY PHOTO ON INSIDE FRONT COVER: A close-up view reveals the many suckers on an octopus’s arm. ■

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