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1) Spartans
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"Spartan soldiers trained for life. As long as they could walk, men into their 70s took part in the vigorous, brutal preparation for war. Strength was so valued, weak babies were left to die on a nearby mountain. Readers learn about these fearless fighters, as well as Spartan cultivation of strength, through historical images and detailed descriptions of Spartan warfare, soldier training, and more ... guides readers through the story of the 300 and...
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Traces the rise and fall of the city of Sparta in ancient Greece. Discusses the Peloponnesian War, Spartan military power, social classes, the Olympics, and Sparta's downfall in the Battle of Leuctra. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
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"[This book] separates myth from reality to reveal the best-and the worst-of the Spartans. Famous throughout history for their doomed stand at Thermopylae, and immortalized as the epitome of martial prowess, today the Spartans both fascinate and appal us. Looking beyond the popular image of musclebound soldiers with long hair and red cloaks, this VSI reveals key aspects of Spartan society. This includes their civic structure, day-to-day lifestyle,...
5) Spartans
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Provides information about the Spartans, discussing when and where they fought, how they were trained, their weapons and gear, and their decline.
6) Spartans
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A brief introduction to Spartans,the soldiers of ancient Sparta in Greece, discussing how they became a knight, what they wore, the weapons they used and more.
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In Battle Royale: Lethal Warriors, we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest warriors from two different time periods and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Aztecs or Spartans? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. Book includes a table of contents, glossary,...
10) The Fire of Ares
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When slaves rebel in ancient Sparta, twelve-year-old Lysander, guarded by an heirloom amulet, the Fire of Ares, is caught between the Spartan ruling class, with whom he has been training as a warrior since his noble heritage was revealed, and those among whom he was recently laboring as a slave.
12) Spartans
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"Engaging images accompany information about Spartans. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
14) Spartans
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Describes in graphic novel format the Spartans, the ancient Greek warriors.