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Ancient Greece
• Anne Pearson
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Geared for ages 9-12, this richly illustrated survey in the excellent Eyewitness series will interest the whole family. It explores the history and daily life of ancient Greece, including games, food, festivals, education, arts and myth.
(GRE59, $15.99)
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Ancient Greece
• Cynthia Fitterer Klingel
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This illustrated overview in the Let's See series covers daily life in ancient Greece, history, government and culure for Ages 6 - 8.
(GRE262, $21.26)
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Ancient Greece
• Andrew Langley
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A book in the series History of Art for ages 9-12. Langley covers 2,000 years of Ancient Greek art and architecture in full-color photographs and accompanying informative text.
(GRE266, $8.99)
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The Ancient Greece of Odysseus
• Peter Connolly
• ARCHAEOLOGY
• YOUNG ADULTS
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An illustrated retracing of the legendary hero's journey through the ancient Mediterranean world, much enhanced by site reconstructions and photographs depicting archaeological discoveries. For ages 12 to 14.
(GRE33, $15.95)
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Ancient Greece Workbook
• Inc. Dorling Kindersley
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This activity book introduces young readers to the history, geography and culture of Ancient Greece through a myriad of fun activities, including stickers, quizzes and illustrations.
(GRE350, $9.99)
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Ancient Greece, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Greece's Past
• Marni McGee
• ARCHAEOLOGY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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McGee focuses on archaeologists, including underwater archaeologist Faith Hentsche, in this illustrated overview of ancient Greece.
(GRE360, $17.95)
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Ancient Greece, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Anton Powell
• ARCHAEOLOGY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated guide to Greek history, life and culture from the Bronze Age through Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic kingdoms.
(GRE42, $35.00)
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The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
• Padraic Colum
• Willy Pogany
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Three-time Newbery Award-winning author Padraic Colum retells the great adventure stories for young readers.
(GRE46, $9.95)
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A City Through Time, The Story of a City -- from Ancient Colony to Vast Metropolis
• Philip Steele
• Steve Noon
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An illustrated look at the chronology of a fictional Greek colony as it progresses from ancient to modern times.
(GRE199, $17.99)
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Classic Myths to Read Aloud
• William F. Russell
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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Short, suspenseful and recast in vivid, crystal-clear language for kids, these essential Greek and Roman myths can be read in a few minutes each.
(GRE19, $13.95)
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Corydon & the Island of Monsters
• Tobias Druitt
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A delightful look at Greek mythology from the perspective of the monsters.
(GRE275, $15.95)
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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
• Ingri D'Aulaire
• Edgar D'Aulaire
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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This beloved collection of Greek tales includes oversize, vivid illustrations. Intended for children ages 9-12.
(GRE75, $19.95)
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The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
• Aliki
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Illustrated tales of the gods for younger readers (ages 6-9) by the popular artist and childrens' book author.
(GRE228, $6.99)
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Gods and Heroes, A Family Tree of Greek Mythology
• University of North Carolina
• REFERENCE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A guide to who's who in the world of the ancient Greeks in the form of a stunning four-foot by three-foot poster, handsomely printed in red, back and gold.
(GRE34, $35.00)
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Greece! Rome! Monsters!
• John Harris
• Calef Brown
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A children's primer on Greek and Roman myths as seen through 20 notable monsters. Illustrator Calef Brown provides quirky, colorful illustrations, while John Harris describes each monster, from the terrifying to fanciful. With a pronunciation guide and a reading quiz. Ages 9-12.
(GRE171, $16.95)
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Greece, A True Book
• David Petersen
• Christine Petersen
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A welcome introduction to Greece for younger readers ages 6-8, including much information about modern Greece as well as an introduction to classic tales and personalities from the ancient world.
(GRE155, $6.95)
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Greek Gods and Heroes
• Robert Graves
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Graves recounts the glorious days when gods and godesses who dwelt on Mount Olympus ruled over the mortal world below, and fabled heroes performed mighty deeds of valor in this classic collection for ages 9-12.
(GRE361, $5.99)
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Greek Myths
• Caryn Jenner
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This book retells some of the most famous stories from Greek Mythology for ages 7-12.
(GRE345, $3.99)
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The Greek News
• James Putnam
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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"Alexander victorious!" reads the headline on the front page of this tabloid, recapping events of the Greek era for grades 5 and up.
(GRE267, $6.99)
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The Iliad
• Nick McCarty
• Victor Ambrus
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Popular children's author McCarty recounts in vivid detail the triumphs and defeats of Achilles, Odysseus, and Hector in this classic story as retold for middle schoolers.
(GRE333, $15.95)
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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
• Sean Sheehan
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A survey from A to Z of the history, art, myths, culture, and everyday life of ancient Greece for kids ages nine and up. With 250 color and 50 black-and-white illustrations.
(GRE164, $19.95)
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Kids in Ancient Greece
• Lisa A. Wroble
• HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An illustrated look at life in ancient Greece in the Kids Throughout History series for agers 4-8.
(GRE263, $21.25)
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Parthenon
• Lynn Curlee
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This splendid introduction to the Parthenon, its design, contructiona nd history, features Lynn Curlee's detailed illustrations, many full-page. Geared grades 5-8. Highly recommended.
(GRE264, $17.95)
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The Persian Boy
• Mary Renault
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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The second of Renault's trilogy on the life and loves of Alexander the Great, this exhaustively researched historical novel focuses on Bagoas, the Persian slave boy who became the servant and lover of the king.
(GRE74, $14.95)
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The Pocket Timeline of Ancient Greece
• Emma McAllister
• HISTORY
• YOUNG ADULTS
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This colorful introduction to ancient Greek history will appeal to preteens, and is great for the whole family. Full of clear and interesting facts, it also features a (twelve page!) pull-out timeline.
(GRE242, $19.99)
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Spend the Day in Ancient Greece
• Linda Honan
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Subtitled "Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life," this book zooms in on the life of a family in ancient Greece, presenting their diet, clothing and way of life through 30 hands-on activities. Geared for kids ages 8-12.
(GRE60, $12.95)
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Troy
• Adele Geras
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A highly acclaimed young adult novel, essentially a retelling of "The Iliad" from four Trojan teenagers' points of view. Adele Geras won critical kudos for her book's historical accuracy and YA vigor.
(GRE156, $6.95)
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The Wanderings of Odysseus, The Story of the Odyssey
• Rosemary Sutcliff
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Sutcliff's richly illustrated version of The Odyssey for children.
(GRE332, $6.50)
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Your Travel Guide to Ancient Greece
• Nancy Day
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A clever guide book for time-travelers to classical Greece geared for grades 5-7, covering in full color all the usual for travelers: where to stay, eat and shop, what to do, and practical travel details.
(GRE268, $26.60)
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