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ISTANBUL
For Kids
Who in the World Was the Acrobatic Empress?, The Story of Theodora
• Robin Phillips
HISTORY •
2006 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A lively illustrated history of Theodora, consort to Justinian I, ruler of the Byzantine empire.
(ITA104, $9.50) |
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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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