{"product_id":"parthenon-paperback-1","title":"Parthenon - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynn Curlee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLynn Curlee\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynn Curlee was educated as an art historian and worked as a fine artist for many years before he began to make children's books. Three of his books, \u003ci\u003eCapital\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRushmore\u003c\/i\u003e, were chosen by the Barbara Bush Literacy Campaign as their Book of the Year in three consecutive years. Mr. Curlee has won numerous awards for his work, including but not limited to a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book (\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e), Orbis Pictus Award (\u003ci\u003eRushmore\u003c\/i\u003e), ALA Notable Books for Children (\u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e), and Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (\u003ci\u003eParthenon\u003c\/i\u003e). His other books include \u003ci\u003eBallpark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrains\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Mythological Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Seven Wonders of the Ancient World\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Norwich, Connecticut, with his partner and two Great Danes. Find out more on Instagram @LynnCurlee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 10.3 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parthenon\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313101259001,"sku":"9781665969000","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/oInBAvKdt9781665969000_d4d18e88-9033-4b3f-9a00-0cc1ad86625c.webp?v=1769400595","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/parthenon-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}