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Sea Turtle Journey, The Story of a Loggerhead Turtle  •  Lorraine A. Jay  •  Katie Lee   • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  The life story of a loggerhead turtle in full color illustrations, from the time it hatches on the beach to its sea journey and its travels back to the beach to hatch her own eggs. Intended for children ages 4-8, it includes a read-along audio cassette of the story. (BST48, $16.95)
 
 
Ancient Greece, Cultural Atlas for Young People  •  Anton Powell   • ARCHAEOLOGY • 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. (GRE42, $35.00)
 
 
Spend the Day in Ancient Greece  •  Linda Honan   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 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, $13.95)
 
 
The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy  •  Padraic Colum  •  Willy Pogany   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Three-time Newbery Award-winning author Padraic Colum retells the great adventure stories for young readers. (GRE46, $9.95)
 
 
The Persian Boy  •  Mary Renault   • LITERATURE • YOUNG ADULTS  •  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)
 
 
Troy  •  Adele Geras   • LITERATURE • 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)
 
 
Classic Myths to Read Aloud  •  William F. Russell   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  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)
 
 
Picture the World, Children's Art Around the Globe  •  Tracy V. Spates   • ART & ARCHITECTURE • FAMILY  •  This oversize book, illustrated with colorful art and photographs, highlights eight nations on five continents. Each chapter includes a cultural overview, photographs of kids, examples of handicrafts and a hands-on art activity. For kids ages 6 and up. (WLD31, $24.95)
 
 
 




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