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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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ODYSSEUS: MEDITERRANEAN ODYSSEY

For Kids

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)

Sea Turtle Journey, The Story of a Loggerhead Turtle


by Lorraine A. Jay | Katie Lee

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • HARD COVER
  • 31 PAGES
  • 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

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)

Mediterranean Sea


by Jen Green

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A volume in the world almanac library, geared for ages 8-12. (MED107, $14.05)

Mediterranean Sea


by John F. Prevost

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 24 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in a series of illustrated books on oceans and seas for grades 3-5. (MED109, $24.21)

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 Ancient Mediterranean


by Rebecca Stefoff

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 153 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This illustrated atlas of the cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean for kids ages 9-12 includes chapters on Greece, Rome and Macedonia. (MED110, $31.36)

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)

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)

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)

 

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