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Socrates: The Public Conscience of Golden Age Athens

Author: Lim, Jun

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 9.8
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 12639
Points per Word 0.000237
Page Count 112
Points per Page 0.026786

Description

This biography of Greek philosopher Socrates looks at his life in Athens, his education, and his outspoken views on morality and ethics.

Quick Summary

This book introduces kids to Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher who loved asking tough questions so much that he eventually made the entire city of Athens angry enough to put him on trial. Readers will enjoy following his adventures through the busy streets of Athens, where he debated everyone from politicians to teenagers, always chasing one big idea: what does it really mean to live a good life. If your kid loves cracking mind-bending puzzles and outsmarting tricky opponents, they will be drawn into Socrates world of clever conversations and logical thinking. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 who enjoy exploring big questions and historical figures who changed the world through pure curiosity.