{"product_id":"parthenon-lynn-curlee-9781665969000","title":"Parthenon","description":"\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee explores the tremendous history behind one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the Parthenon, in this \"meticulous\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e) nonfiction picture book--now with a new look!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Parthenon. It was ravaged by the early Christians, occupied by the Turks, and looted by the British. Wars were fought all around it. Plato, Socrates, Phidias, and Pericles contemplated philosophy, art, drama, and democracy on its steps. And today, its proud, ruined columns stand high above the city of Athens, Greece, the last sentinels of what's often considered to be the most important architectural achievement in the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Parthenon is without rival in its beauty, purity of design, and tumultuous history. It grew out of war and strife, political uprisings, and financial difficulties, yet remains a symbol of what humanity--at its very best--is capable of accomplishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lynn Curlee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1665969008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665969000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atheneum Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 11.00w x 0.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e75349 \/ Parthenon\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lynn Curlee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46825999007999,"sku":"9781665969000","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fa2b4b95-297b-4d43-9ca2-0d0acfb64e3d.jpg?v=1746074261","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/parthenon-lynn-curlee-9781665969000","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}