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Herodotus and the Road to History Paperback – October 30, 2009

by Jeanne Bendick (Author)

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Best-selling author Jeanne Bendick takes us for another informative—and amusing—journey into places and events of long ago. Herodotus and the Road to History, written in the first person, details the investigative journeys of Herodotus—a contemporary of the Old Testament prophet Malachi—as he takes ship from Greece and voyages to the limits of his own ancient world. His persistence, amidst disbelief and ridicule, in the self-appointed task of recording his discoveries as "histories" (the Greek word meaning "inquiry"), means that today we can still follow his expeditions into the wonder and mystery of Syria, Persia, Egypt and the "barbaric" north. Jeanne Bendick's lucid text, humorous illustrations and helpful maps entertain and instruct as they open the way for readers young and old to once again join Herodotus . . . on the road to history. Illustrated.

Reading age

9 - 11 years
Print length

79 pages
Language

English
Grade level

4 - 6
Dimensions

5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
Publisher

Bethlehem Books
Publication date

October 30, 2009
ISBN-10

1932350209
ISBN-13

978-1932350203
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I am Herodotus

My name is Herodotus. (Ha-ROD-ah-tus.)

Some people call me the Father of History.

Some people call me the World's Greatest Traveler.

Some unkind people call me the Father of Lies, but they haven't been to all the places I have been, or seen all the sights I have seen, or listened to all the stories I have heard.

My Travels Begin

It became clear to me what I wanted to do--to travel, not as a trader but as an explorer, even a kind of scientist, asking questions and collecting information.

To the North

I could pay for my passage, so with the help of my trading friends I arranged to sail... I sailed northeast into the waters of the Hellespont, which separates Europe from Asia.

On my Travels

I was amazed to see leather cargo boats of many sizes, all as round as platters, floating down the river with the current. They had come all the way from Armenia in the north, with their wares.

Away Again

Of course, no one knows the extent of Europe, or of the great Ocean, but the Phoenicians sail even to the Tin Islands... I decided to go to Phoenicia.

About Bethlehem Books

Bethlehem Books is a small, home-grown publishing company dedicated to restoring to children and families a treasury of tried and true literature from the past.

These books—historical fiction, biographies, adventure and family tales—are the fruit of a culture which took for granted a world created with order and reason, in which every human life has value.

We believe that well-written works built on this foundation nurture children's imaginations with truth and beauty. Our books are for everyone—young or old, religious or non-religious.

Living History Library

This library is made up of historical fiction, non-fiction, and biographical titles for young people reprinted by Bethlehem Books. These books, chosen for their craftsmanship and intelligent portrayals of earlier times, communicate historical flavor as well as fact, providing insights for the present through knowledge of the past.

"Bethlehem Books showed me that kids can learn and have fun at the same time." —Stuart D.

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About the Author

Jeanne Bendick wrote and illustrated over 100 children’s books, many of them in the field of science. Her work is distinguished by her remarkable ability to express complex concepts in simple language, and to make difficult subjects interesting and comprehensible to the general reader. Born in New York City in 1919, Jeanne Bendick began her career by creating illustrations for "Jack and Jill" magazines while studying at Parsons School of Design. She graduated in 1939 and during World War II both she and her husband, Robert L. Bendick, offered their services full-time; he enlisting in the Army Air Forces, she joining the American Women's Voluntary Services. In her 70 years of writing she collaborated with her husband. She wrote her last book, Herodotus and the Road to History, at the age of 91, at the request of Bethlehem Books who published it in 2009. Concerning the process of writing Herodotus and the Road to History Jeanne Bendick said, “He had a fever for inquiring that was unique, even among the always curious Greeks. He wanted to see things for himself, even if it meant going to the ends of the known earth. To put myself in Herodotus’ sandals, I had to become a detective. Most of what we know about his inquiries and his travels comes from his own writing, his Histories. But what about the everyday world he lived in? What was it like growing up a Greek in the fifth century BC? Even Herodotus, an extraordinary Greek, lived in a day-to-day world.” In commenting on her own work, Jeanne Bendick said, "If I were a fairy godmother, my gift to every child would be curiosity." (From the New Haven Register, published on March 18, 2014). Jeanne Bendick died in 2014 at the age of 95. Besides her earlier and most well known title Archimedes and the Door of Science, Mrs.Bendick has written two other books for Bethlehem Books, Galen and the Gateway to Medicine and Herodotus and the Road to History, as well as illustrating The Mystery of the Periodic Table. Jeanne Bendick passed away on March 14th of this year. She was 95 years old. We will post a more extensive memorial for this beloved author. Requiescat in pace et in amore. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Jeanne Bendick is the author and illustrator of many books, primarily in the field of science. Her work has always been distinguished by her remarkable ability to express complex concepts in simple language, and to make difficult subjects interesting and comprehensible to the general reader. Concerning the process of writing her recent Herodotus and the Road to History: “He had a fever for inquiring that was unique, even among the always curious Greeks. He wanted to see things for himself, even if it meant going to the ends of the known earth. To put myself in Herodotus’ sandals, I had to become a detective. Most of what we know about his inquiries and his travels comes from his own writing, his Histories. But what about the everyday world he lived in? What was it like growing up a Greek in the fifth century BC? Even Herodotus, an extraordinary Greek, lived in a day-to-day world.” Besides her earlier and most well known title Archimedes and the Door of Science, Mrs. Bendick has written two other books for Bethlehem Books, Galen and the Gateway to Medicine and Herodotus and the Road to History, as well as illustrating The Mystery of the Periodic Table.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethlehem Books (October 30, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 79 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1932350209
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1932350203
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #735,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #197 in Children's Ancient Civilization Fiction (Books)

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Virginia Kay

Great book! Nice, clear presentation.

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016

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Wow! I love this author! I just found this book and enjoyed its simple presentation for kids. I wish I had read this to my kids at younger ages! Now they think the books look a little childish (they are 5th and 6th grade) even though the topic is incredibly relevant for them studying Ancient Greece. I just bought a few of her out-of-print books to enjoy as well.

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Sara Klein

Short but sweet!

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2020

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My son really enjoyed this book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014

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We used this to enhance our Ancient Civilizations study when my children were in K and 2nd. They both enjoyed listening as I read it aloud. This would be a great book for older children to read alone.

The story is told in a friend, familiar style making history come alive.

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P. Harris

A fun introduction to Herodotus

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2012

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I want to supplement my kids' learning modern Greek, and this series gives a nice way to connect the language with culture and history studies. Mostly, I wanted them to have a sense of their own cultural history (my family is Greek). Easy to grasp and accessible to kids, especially those interested in geography.

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Gerri Alexander

Good basic history

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018

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Interesting for kids or adults who want a quick introduction to the subject. Rick Steves for the Ancient World! Good maps, too.

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