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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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ATHENS & ANCIENT GREECE

For Kids

Ancient Olympic Games


by Haydn Middleton

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 46 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Describes the history of the Olympic Games. (GRE375, $24.95)

Greece! Rome! Monsters!

Greece! Rome! Monsters!


by 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 the fanciful. (GRE171, $17.95)

Greece, A True Book

Greece, A True Book


by 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 an introduction to classic tales and personalities from the ancient world. (GRE155, $6.95)

Kids in Ancient Greece


by Lisa A. Wroble

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 24 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

An illustrated look at life in ancient Greece in the Kids Throughout History series for agers 4-8. (GRE263, $21.25)

The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus

The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus


by 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)

Welcome to the Ancient Olympics!


by Jane Bingham

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

An introduction covering athletes, Olympia, events, ceremonies, feasts, prizes, and the modern Olympic Games. Includes a time line and a glossary of terms. (GRE373, $7.99)

You are in Ancient Greece


by Ivan Minnis

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

An introduction to Ancient Greece, with information on the peope, cities, food, art, science and religion. (GRE265, $7.99)

Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece


by 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)

Ancient Greece Discovery Kit

Ancient Greece Discovery Kit


by 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)

Ancient Greece!, 40 Hands-On Activities to Experience This Wondrous Age


by 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)

Ancient Greece, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Greece's Past

Ancient Greece, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Greece's Past


by Marni McGee

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

McGee focuses on archaeologists, including underwater archaeologist Faith Hentsche, in this illustrated overview of ancient Greece. (GRE360, $17.95)

Ancient Greece, Cultural Atlas for Young People

Ancient Greece, Cultural Atlas for Young People


by 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. (GRE42, $35.00)

Eyewitness Ancient Greece

Eyewitness Ancient Greece


by Anne Pearson

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 72 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Covering fun and games, politics, power and myth, these illustrated essays explore the history and daily life of ancient Greece. (GRE59, $16.99)

Gods and Heroes, An Illustrated Wallchart

Gods and Heroes, An Illustrated Wallchart


by Robert Brooks

  • REFERENCE
  • 1996
  • POSTER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Created by a Harvard classicist, this stunning four-foot by three-foot wallchart, handsomely printed in red, black and gold, shows who's who in the world of the ancient Greek, covering everything from creation of the world to the expedition of the Argonauts and the exploits of Hercules in splendid detail. (GRE34, $38.95)

Greek Gods and Heroes

Greek Gods and Heroes


by Robert Graves

  • LITERATURE
  • 1965
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Graves recounts the glorious days when gods and goddesses who dwelt on Mount Olympus ruled over the mortal world below, and fabled heroes performed mighty deeds of valor in this classic collection for young exploreres and their families. (GRE361, $5.99)

Greek Myths

Greek Myths


by Caryn Jenner

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This book retells some of the most famous stories from Greek Mythology for ages 7-12. (GRE345, $3.99)

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece


by 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)

Parthenon


by James De Medeiros

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This book is as a well-photographed introduction to the Parthenon of Ancient Greece for young architects. (GRE374, $9.95)

Parthenon

Parthenon


by Lynn Curlee

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 34 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This splendid introduction to the Parthenon, its design, construction and history features Lynn Curlee's detailed illustrations, many full-page. Geared to grades 5-8. (GRE264, $19.99)

Spend the Day in Ancient Greece

Spend the Day in Ancient Greece


by 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)

The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy

The Children's Homer, The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy


by Padraic Colum | Willy Pogany

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A three-time Newbery Award-winning author, Colum retells these classic tales from antiquity for young readers. (GRE46, $9.99)

The Iliad

The Iliad


by Nick McCarty | Victor Ambrus

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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)

The Wanderings of Odysseus, The Story of the Odyssey


by Rosemary Sutcliff

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Sutcliff's richly illustrated version of The Odyssey for children. (GRE332, $6.99)

Your Travel Guide to Ancient Greece

Your Travel Guide to Ancient Greece


by 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)

The Persian Boy

The Persian Boy


by Mary Renault

  • LITERATURE
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 419 PAGES
  • 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, $15.95)

Troy

Troy


by 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)

A Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Greek Heroes and Heroines

A Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Greek Heroes and Heroines


by 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)

A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, Gods and Goddesses

A Pocket Dictionary of Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, Gods and Goddesses


by Richard Woff

  • REFERENCE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • FAMILY

From Aphrodite to Zeus, this handy, portable reference is a guide to more than 40 of the most frequently represented gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as related mythical creatures. With 55 color illustrations. (GRE396, $9.95)

Ancient Athens on 5 Drachmas a Day

Ancient Athens on 5 Drachmas a Day


by 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)

Classic Myths to Read Aloud

Classic Myths to Read Aloud


by William F. Russell

  • LITERATURE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES
  • 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)

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths


by Ingri D'Aulaire | Edgar D'Aulaire

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES
  • FAMILY

This beloved collection of Greek tales includes oversize, vivid illustrations. Intended for children ages 9-12. (GRE75, $19.95)

Men and Gods

Men and Gods


by 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. (GRE341, $16.95)

 

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