Ancient Greece  •  Anne Pearson CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 72 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A visually rich survey of ancient Greece, this book in the excellent Eyewitness series explores daily life and history in Hellenistic Greece. It covers fun and games, power, politics and myth. Geared for kids ages 9-12. (GRE59, $15.99)
Ancient Greece  •  Cynthia Fitterer Klingel HISTORY •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 24 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) This illustrated overview in the Let's See series covers daily life in ancient Greece, history, government and culure for Ages 6 - 8. (GRE262, $21.26)
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)
The Ancient Greece of Odysseus  •  Peter Connolly ARCHAEOLOGY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 80 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS An illustrated retracing of the legendary hero's journey through the ancient Mediterranean world, much enhanced by site reconstructions and photographs depicting archaeological discoveries. Written for ages 12 to 14, the book includes detailed asides about Trojan history, Greek costume, the Greek art of war and other relevant topics. (GRE33, $15.95)
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)
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, $9.95)
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)
Corydon & the Island of Monsters  •  Tobias Druitt LITERATURE •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 272 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A delightful look at Greek mythology from the perspective of the monsters. (GRE275, $15.95)
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)
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)
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, $16.95)
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)
The Greek News  •  James Putnam HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) "Alexander victorious!" reads the headline on the front page of this fictitious tabloid. This volume collects the best journalism (and cartoons) of an imaginary ancient Greek newspaper, reporting major events of 1500 to 146 B.C. It's a fun approach to Greek history for readers ages 10 to 14 with articles on history, politics, celebrations, fashion, theater, gods and wars. (GRE267, $6.99)
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)
Kids in Ancient Greece  •  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)
Parthenon  •  Lynn Curlee HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 34 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) This splendid introduction to the Parthenon, its design, contructiona nd history, features Lynn Curlee's detailed illustrations, many full-page. Geared grades 5-8. Highly recommended. (GRE264, $17.95)
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, $12.95)
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, $6.95)
The World of Odysseus  •  Moses I. Finley HISTORY •  2002 •  PAPER  • 205 PAGES A classic portrait of ancient Greek society based in large part on the author's ground-breaking interpretation of the Iliad and Odyssey, first published in 1954. This short book takes the form of essays on "Household, Kin and Community, Morals and Values," and other illuminating topics. (GRE76, $14.00)
Your Travel Guide to Ancient Greece  •  Nancy Day HISTORY •  2000 •  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)