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GREECE: THE SOUTHERN COAST
For Kids
Greece! Rome! Monsters!
• John Harris
• Calef Brown
LITERATURE •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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, $17.95) |
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Greece, A True Book
• David Petersen
• Christine Petersen
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2002 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A welcome introduction to Greece for younger readers ages 6-8, including much information about modern Greece as well as biographies of Plato and Socrates, tales of Theseus and Odysseus and a look at the first Olympics. With large color photographs.
(GRE155, $6.95) |
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Ancient Greece, Cultural Atlas for Young People
• Anton Powell
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 96 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An illustrated guide to Greek history, life and culture from the Bronze Age through Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic kingdoms. With each section arranged as a double-page spread, the book is an excellent travel companion. It includes archaeological sites, monuments, sculpture and art of Athens, Crete, Sparta, Delphi, the Peloponnese and other much-visited places throughout Greece. With maps and color photographs throughout.
(GRE42, $35.00) |
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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
• Sean Sheehan
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 160 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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Spend the Day in Ancient Greece
• Linda Honan
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1998 •
PAPER
• 113 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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, $14.95) |
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The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
• Padraic Colum
• Willy Pogany
LITERATURE •
2004 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Three-time Newbery Award-winning author Padraic Colum retells the great adventure stories for young readers. From the face that launched a thousand ships to the battle with the Cyclops, this book is a captivating introduction to the world of Homer for the whole family.
(GRE46, $9.99) |
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Troy
• Adele Geras
LITERATURE •
2002 •
PAPER
• 352 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
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, $7.99) |
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Classic Myths to Read Aloud
• William F. Russell
LITERATURE •
1989 •
PAPER
• 264 PAGES
• FAMILY
This lively compendium of short Greek and Roman myths, designed to be read to children, is presented in crystal-clear language. Each is introduced by highlights, reading time and commentary on Greek words that have found their way into our everyday language. Makes for good reading by adults too.
(GRE19, $13.95) |
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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
• Ingri D'Aulaire
• Edgar D'Aulaire
LITERATURE •
1992 •
PAPER
• 192 PAGES
• FAMILY
An oversize and vividly illustrated collection of Greek Myths for children. This is the classic that many of us remember from our own childhoods -- still considered by many the best. Intended for children ages 9-12, but you may want to read it yourself or read it to younger children.
(GRE75, $19.95) |
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