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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Pompeii, Lost & Found
• Mary Pope Osborne
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Gorgeous, fresco-like illustrations give this introduction to Pompeii an authentic sense of antiquity. Osborne offers an enticing account of this fascinating city, long ago buried in the ash of Vesuvius. The main focus is on life in Pompeii before the volcano erupted, including the art, markets, architecture and entertainment.
(ITL803, $16.95) |
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The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
• Aliki
LITERATURE •
1997 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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Adventures of the Greek Heroes
• Witold Mars
• Anne Wilseman
• Mollie McLean
LITERATURE •
1972 •
PAPER
• 174 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Geared toward ages 9-11, this popular book retells the feats of Hercules, Perseus, Meleager, Theseus, Orpheus, and Jason in a straightforward style.
(GRE441, $6.95) |
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Amazing Greek Myths of Wonder and Blunders
• Mike Townsend
LITERATURE •
2010 •
HARD COVER
• 160 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
These action-packed, whimsical and humorous retellings of Greek myths feature bright cartoon drawings, all while remaining faithful to the classic stories. Includes an introduction to the world of Greek mythology as well as the stories of Icarus, Pygmalion, Persephone, Arachne, Perseus and many others for ages 9-12.
(GRE446, $14.99) |
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Ancient Greece
• Andrew Langley
HISTORY •
2005 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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Ancient Greece Discovery Kit
• Dover
HISTORY •
2009 •
HARD COVER
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
This kit contains five coloring books, poster, crayons and a book of Greek myths.
(GRE401, $19.99) |
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Ancient Greece!, 40 Hands-On Activities to Experience This Wondrous Age
• Avery Hart
GUIDEBOOK •
1999 •
PAPER
• 104 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
This Kaleidoscope Kids Book engages youngsters (grades 4-6) with activities, crafts and projects.
(GRE389, $12.95) |
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Ancient Greece, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Greece's Past
• Marni McGee
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Featuring an interview with underwater archaeologist Faith Hentschel, this exciting volume explores the ruins of Greece and Turkey, both on land and beneath the sea, following archaeologists across the globe as they unearth artifacts of the Ancient Greeks, including the world's oldest "book."
(GRE360, $17.95) |
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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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Black Ships Before Troy, The Story of The Iliad
• Rosemary Sutcliff
LITERATURE •
2005 •
PAPER
• 160 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A retelling of the Trojan War story for younger readers, illustrated in watercolor.
(TKY171, $6.50) |
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Bodies from the Ash, Ancient Pompeii
• James M. Deem
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 50 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Deem recreates the life and destruction of Pompeii on that terrible day in A.D. 79. Geared for ages 9-11, the book tells the story with evocative photographs of the city and its buried inhabitants and interviews with modern-day archaeologists.
(ITL861, $17.00) |
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Digging for Troy, From Homer to Hisarlik
• Jill Rubalcaba
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2011 •
PAPER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Tales of modern archeologists and their expeditions at Hisarlik -- the alleged site of ancient Troy -- becomes the stuff of legend in this fully-illustrated children's book for middle readers.
(GRE471, $9.95) |
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Eyewitness: Ancient Rome
• Simon James
• Nick Nichols
HISTORY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 72 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A visually rich survey of ancient Rome, this book in the excellent Eyewitness series explores daily life and history in the city and the outlying empire. It covers the caesars, warfare, politics and myth. Geared for kids ages 9-12.
(ITL337, $16.99) |
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Goddess of Yesterday
• Caroline B. Cooney
LITERATURE •
2009 •
PAPER
• 263 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Author of the young adult classic The Face on the Milk Carton, Cooney turns her knack for suspense towards the Ancient Aegean. Her teenage heroine joins the cast of the Illiad, posing as a princess, and then a servant girl, to accompany Helen on her fateful triste at Troy.
(MED134, $8.99) |
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Gods and Heroes
• Matthew Reinhart
LITERATURE •
2010 •
HARD COVER
• 12 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
With 25 lively colored pop-ups, learn about mythology in ancient Egypt, Mount Olympus and the Far East and discover the myths and legends of the past.
(GRE406, $29.99) |
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Gods and Heroes, An Illustrated Wallchart
• Robert Brooks
REFERENCE •
1996 •
POSTER
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
This beautifully illustrated wallchart (48' x 36') is a comprehensive family tree of the Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines from the time of Creation through the generation of the Trojan War. Twenty-seven color illustrations from classical vase paintings complement the chart's text.
(GRE34, $38.95) |
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Island of the Minotaur, Greek Myths of Ancient Crete
• Sheldon Oberman
LITERATURE •
2003 •
HARD COVER
• 103 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Oberman retells 13 myths based on the ancient Minoan civilization, including Thesus and the Minotaur, Europa and the bull, Daedalus and Icarus, the bronze giant and the birth of Zeus. For ages 9-12.
(GRE442, $19.95) |
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Rome Antics
• David Macaulay
HISTORY •
1997 •
HARD COVER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
The incomparable MacAulay depicts Rome, ancient and modern, in this illustrated book told from the point of view of a wayward pigeon. For readers of all ages.
(ITL64, $18.00) |
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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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The Hero Schliemann, The Dreamer Who Dug for Troy
• Laura Amy Schlitz
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A slim biography of Schliemann. Though his digs were wrought with carelessness and miscalculations, the egomaniacal discoverer of Troy was nonetheless a fascinating personality.
(TKY178, $17.99) |
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The Last Girls of Pompeii
• Kathryn Lasky
LITERATURE •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 192 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Intoxicated by Pompeii even as a child, Kathyrn Lasky sets her dramatic tale for ages 11 and up on the streets and byways of ancient Pompeii in the days just before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The rich, crippled Julia and her beautiful slave Mitka struggle to discover new meanings of beauty and freedom, even as the world seems to be collapsing around them.
(ITL819, $15.99) |
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The Lightning Thief
• Rick Riordan
LITERATURE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 377 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
The first book in the blockbuster series, mixing Greek mythology and modern life. After learning he is a demigod, Percy Jackson is sent to a summer camp on Long Island, where he meets the father he never knew, Poseidon. Now a major motion picture.
(GRE408, $7.99) |
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The Palace of Minos at Knossos
• Christopher Scarre
HISTORY •
2003 •
HARD COVER
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Legend holds that King Minos emprisoned the Minotaur at the palace of Knossos on Crete. This book explores the site's archeological history, utilising many excellent photos and diagrams.
(GRE343, $23.95) |
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The Parthenon, The Height of Greek Civilization
• Elizabeth Mann
• Yuan Lee
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A lively history both of the construction of the Parthenon and of the historical and political climate surrounding it. Geared for ages 9-12, this book is one of a series by Mann on famous structures. Yuan Lee provides the accompanying paintings.
(GRE292, $22.95) |
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Turkey in Pictures
• Francesca Di Piazza
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2004 •
PAPER
• 64 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Text and photographs introduce the geography, history, government, people, culture and economy of Turkey.
(TKY177, $31.93) |
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Your Travel Guide to Ancient Greece
• Nancy Day
HISTORY •
2001 •
HARD COVER
• 96 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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Dateline: Troy
• Paul Fleischman
HISTORY •
2006 •
PAPER
• 80 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
Fleischman offers his readers modern equivalents for the events chronicled in the Illiad. This beautifully designed books parallels invented articles on the Trojan War with headlines about present day conflicts.
(TKY179, $8.99) |
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A Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Greek Heroes and Heroines
• Richard Woff
REFERENCE •
2005 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• FAMILY
This colorful, handy and compact collection introduces the ancient heroes and heroines of Greece, arranged by categories such as Brains & Beauty, Monsters, Killers and Travelers.
(GRE397, $9.95) |
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Ancient Athens on 5 Drachmas a Day
• Philip Matyszak
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 144 PAGES
• FAMILY
This witty guide provides tourists in Athens with all the best recommendations, were they visiting circa 431 B.C.
(GRE353, $18.95) |
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Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day
• Philip Matyszak
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 144 PAGES
• FAMILY
A practical, concise guide to Rome -- circa AD 200. This unusual book covers all the highlights of ancient Roman life, from gladiatory shows to public bathing, and provides modern readers with an imaginative overview of the city's monuments.
(ITL979, $18.95) |
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Ancient Rome, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Rome's Past
• Zilah Deckker
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• FAMILY
Readers of all ages will enjoy this thoroughly illustrated guide to the history, discovery and excavation of Ancient Rome -- from ancient writing tablets and beautiful mosaics to the scientists who continue to piece together the archaeological puzzle.
(ITA56, $17.95) |
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City, A Story of Roman Planning and Construction
• David Macaulay
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1983 •
PAPER
• 112 PAGES
• FAMILY
Macaulay's incomparable drawings tell the story of Roman architecture and city planning throughout Italy, a portrait of Roman engineering for the whole family. He takes as his example the imaginary city of Verbonia, built in 25 BC.
(ITL507, $10.99) |
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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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Men and Gods
• Rex Warner
LITERATURE •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 296 PAGES
• FAMILY
The inimitable Edward Gorey vividly illustrates these 38 spellbinding tales, memorably retold by novelist and scholar Rex Warner. This classic collection introduces Daedalus and Icarus, Echo and Narcissus, Orpheus and Eurydice, and Cupid and Psyche, along with lesser-known Tereus, Procne, and Philomela; Cephalus and Procris.
(GRE341, $16.95) |
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Pompeii, Through Time
• Richard Platt
HISTORY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• FAMILY
This nicely illustrated history takes young readers step by step through the city's development, destruction and discovery from 750 B.C. through the present.
(ITA217, $16.99) |
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This is Greece
• M. Sasek
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2009 •
HARD COVER
• 60 PAGES
• FAMILY
First published in 1958, this is a facsimile edition of Sasek's charming original portrait of Greece, its culture, attractions and spirit for young readers.
(GRE369, $17.95) |
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