Mythology: Greek and Roman

MYTHS AND LEGENDS.
(A. Horowitz)

Contains 35 mythological stories, including: Pyramus & Thisbe, Judgment of Paris, Demeter & Persephone, Arachne & Athena, Pan, Glaucus & Scylla, Achilles, Mares of Diomedes, Pandora's Box, Medusa & Perseus, Orpheus & Eurydice, Riddle of Sphinx, Procrustes & his Magic Bed, Polyphemos & Odysseus, Theseus & Minotaur, Hounds of Actaeon.

[Kingfisher]
254 pages
Paperback
Item # M722
$10.95

GREEK MYTHS.
(M. Williams)

Eight classic myths in simple language; an entertaining comic-strip format that brims with bold colors, humor and nonstop action. Includes: Pandora's Box, Arion & the Dolphins, Orpheus & Eurydice, Twelve Tasks of Heracles, Daedalus & Icarus, Perseus & the Gorgon's Head, Theseus & Minotaur, Arachne & Athena.

[Candlewick]
40 pages
Paperback
Item # M723
$10.95

THE ODYSSEY.
(R. Lister)

This modern rendering is as compelling as it has been to every generation, young and old, since it was first told 3,000 years ago. Includes all the famous episodes: encounter with Polyphemos, Circe's enchanted island, Odysseus' escape from dreadful Scylla and Charybdis. Each adventure unfolds with the freshness and immediacy of the original and leads us toward the story's dramatic climax. Richly illustrated; imaginative color drawings.

[Kingfisher]
96 pages
Paperback
Item # M724
$12.95

THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY.
(M. Williams)

For 3,000 years the myth-laced tales of courage, cunning and tragic folly in The Iliad and The Odyssey have riveted listeners and readers of all ages. Williams renders these venerable stories in her well-loved comic-strip style. Includes snappy text and riotously detailed panel artwork. The retelling is faithful to the originals, yet delightfully modern in its humor and its appeal to today's young readers.

[Candlewick]
40 pages
paperback
Item # M725
$17.99

DATELINE: TROY.
(P. Fleischman)

Newberry Medal-winning author Fleischman juxtaposes his compelling retelling of Trojan War story with newspaper clippings of modern events, from First World War to Gulf War. Powerful parallels between the world of Homers Iliad and our own. In proud Achilles, prophetic Cassandra we recognize our leaders, enemies and next-door neighbors. Newspaper clippings set in striking collages show relevance of past to the present.

[Candlewick]
79 pages
Hardcover
Item # M726
$18.99

AENEAS: VERGILS EPIC RETOLD FOR YOUNG READERS.
(E. Frenkel)

This version of the Aeneid is a retelling of Aeneas story for students at elementary, middle and high school level. Frenkels retelling is fresh and direct; Simon Wellers illustrations are superb.

[Bristol]
179 pages
Paperback
Item # M727
$16.95

GODS, MEN & MONSTERS FROM GREEK MYTHS.
(M. Gibson)

A splendid introduction to the stories of Greek gods and goddesses. In 26 adventure filled stories it recounts the important Greek myths. Includes: Jason & the Golden Fleece, Midas, the labors of Herakles, stories of the Trojan War and the Wanderings of Odysseus. Beautifully illustrated.

[Bedrick]
156 pages
Paperback
Item # M731
$24.95

HEROES, GODS & EMPERORS FROM ROMAN MYTHOLOGY.
(K. Usher)

Book looks at the way the Romans saw their world, telling the stories of the gods they worshipped, the heroes and warriors they claimed as ancestors and the spirits they believed played an active role in daily life. Amongst the 25 stories are: Vergil's Aeneid, Livy's account of Romulus & Remus, the tale of the Sabine women and the saving of Rome by Hercules. Lavishly illustrated with 19 dramatic full color paintings and 46 line drawings. For all educational levels.

[Bedrick]
132 pages
Paperback
Item # M732
$24.95

THE GREAT DEEDS OF SUPERHEROES.
(M. Saxby)

A beautiful book. Includes stories of Perseus, Heracles, Jason, Odysseus, Gilgamesh, Sigurd, Moses, Samson, Beowulf, King Arthur, Cucuulain, Roland and El Cid. Masterfully retold; remains true to the original sources. Includes 31 full color drawings; excellent chart comparing superheroes in the following categories: talisman, birth, prophecy, tutor, infancy, youth, initiation, trials, journey, strengths, weaknesses, death.

[Bedrick]
184 pages
paperback
Item # M733
$16.95

BOOK OF GODDESSES.
(K. Waldherr)

In 26 dazzling watercolors, Waldherr portrays each goddess, accompanied by a poetic retelling of her history and significance. Includes: Athena, Diana, Juno, Maia, Venus.

[Beyond Words]
64 pages
Hardcover
Item # M743
$17.95

ADVENTURES OF THE GREEK HEROES.
(M. McLean/A. Wiseman)

Excellent reader for middle and upper elementary students retelling stories of Greek Heroes: Includes: Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Orpheus, Meleager, The Argonauts. 32 b/w illustrations. Index.

[Houghton Mifflin]
176 pages
Paperback
Item # M750
$8.97

FAVORITE GREEK MYTHS.
(M.P. Osborne)

Meet the daring Phaeton, the greedy Midas, the vain Narcissus, the loving Baucis and Philemon. Also included: Ceyx and Alcyone, Minerva and Arachne, Apollo and Daphne, Echo and Narcissus, Ceres and Proserpine. Callisto and Arcus, Orpheus and Eurydice, Atalanta and Hippomenes, Cupid and Psyche. Includes 12 beautiful color illustrations and index.

[Scholastic]
81 pages
Hardcover
Item # M753
$19.95

GREEK MYTHS.
(O.E. Coolidge)

Not just a retelling but a new and vivid approach to classical material. The landscape of Greece, the great heroes, simple country folk and the immortal visitors from Olympus take on true vigor and freshness. Includes: Legends of Phaeton & Apollo, trickery of Hermes, Athenes vengeance on Arachne. Includes the full legends of Theseus and the labors of Hercules; also the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, Pygmalion and Galatea, Pandora, Atalanta and Orpheus. 12 illustrations.

[Houghton Mifflin]
243 pages
Hardcover
Item # M754
$16.95

THE ADVENTURES OF ULYSSES.
(B. Evslin)

Heroes, monsters, gods, battles, kings legend of Ulysses is brought to life in this classic retelling of the Odyssey. Excellent for elementary, middle, high school students.

[Scholastic]
179 pages
Paperback
Item # M761
$6.99

THE DEADLY POWER OF MEDUSA.
(W. Osborne)

Bring me the Head of Medusa! The story of Perseus. Excellent story book for elementary and middle school students.

[Scholastic]
92 pages
Paperback
Item # M762
$6.99

THE GREEK GODS.
(Evslin & Hoopes)

Excellent telling of the myths associated with the 12 Olympian deities. Also included: Prometheus, Pandora, Phaeton, Orpheus, Narcissus and Echo, Arion. Excellent for elementary and middle school students.

[Scholastic]
116 pages
Paperback
Item # M763
$6.99

HEROES & MONSTERS OF GREEK MYTH.
(Evslin & Hoopes).

Excellent treatment of myths of Perseus, Daedalus, Theseus, Atalanta, Midas, Pygmalion. Includes: Roman names for Greek gods, mythological word study.

[Scholastic]
112 pages
Paperback
Item # M764
$6.99

A SHORT GUIDE TO CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY.
(G.M. Kirkwood)

User-friendly, quick reference guide for teachers, students & general readers. Features: reference list, pronunciations, principal stories of classical mythology, emphasis on literary importance of Greek myths, references to English and European literature.

[Bolchazy-Carducci]
110 pages
Paperback
Item # M769
$10.95

BIBLIOGRAPHY ON MYTHOLOGY FOR ELEMENTARY LEVEL.
(L. Franck)

Inclusive from Hawthorne to 1999. Includes commentary and grade level recommendations.

30 pages
Item # T215
$9.95

DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ON CLASSICAL SUBJECTS.

This teaching packet features a collection of line drawings and illustrations for a variety of subjects and topics: Jason, Odysseus, Theseus, Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, Roman and Greek civilization, art and architecture. Fully reproducible.

[Campanian Society]
Item # F202
$19.00

IN SEARCH OF TROY.

Story of Schliemanns search for Troy. When Schliemann began his search many believed the Iliad to be a mythical tale. This dynamic chronicle of Schliemanns search and success is an exciting story. Grades 5 & up. Full-color.

[Bedrick]
24 pages
Item # F203
$21.95.

GREEK MYTHS.

Illustrated collection of twenty Greek myths including Prometheus and Pandora, Theseus and the Minotaur, Meleager and the blazing logs, and The story of Phaeton. Illustrated Full-color. Grades 3 & up.

[Bedrick]
96 pages
Item # F204
$25.50

ANCIENT GREEKS.

Dramatic combination of history and mythology. Important aspects of Greek civilization are re-told and illustrated on dramatic black backgrounds. The nonfiction spreads are on white pages with realistic illustrations, maps and diagrams. Grade 3 & up.

[Bedrick]
48 pages
Item # F205
$19.95.

ROMAN MYTHS AND HEROES.

Explores principles of Roman myths, the gods and goddesses and their greatest heroes. Excellent introduction. Grades 4 & up.

[Chelsea House]
Item # F207
$19.95

TEACHING AND DRAMATIZING GREEK MYTHS.
(J. Davidson)

Eight popular Greek myth (Odyssey, Golden Fleece, The Great Athenian, Perseus, Persephone, Psyche, Daedalus, The Wooden Horse) and Five Love Stories (Pyramus & Thisbe, Pygmalion & Galataea, Orpheus & Eurydice, Baucis & Philemon, Ceyx & Alcyone) have been written as plays each supported by teachers notes, glossary, transparency masters for making maps, activities, discussion questions, quizzes, a Mytho game, a crossword puzzle, instructions for making puppets and folding puppet theatre. Written by a teacher for teachers.

Student Edition:
131 pages
Item # F208
$20.00

Teacher Edition:
234 pages
Item # F209
$30.00

OLYMPIAN PLAYS: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO GREEK MYTHOLOGY.
(V.M. Raguso).

Forty-nine dramatic television scripts provide a comprehensive introduction to Greek mythology. Lively presentations, fascinating dialogue and story line.
636 pages
Item # V901
$13.95

Teacher Manual includes tests, vocabulary and lesson suggestions.
Item # V902
$5.00

Test Packet includes ready-to-use tests.
Item # V903
$5.00

APOLLO AND DAPHNE.

Includes 15 Greek and Roman myths retold by the distinguished childrens author Antonio Barber: Perseus, Orpheus, Daedalus, Midas, Arachne, Echo, Adonis, Actaeon and Galatea. Myths are illustrated by 19 paintings by such artists as Botticelli, Raphael, Poussin, Titian, Rembrandt. Includes also a family tree of gods, index of artists with full reproductions of each work. A superb book.

[Getty Museum]
45 pages
Item # F210
$21.95

MYTHOLOGY THROUGH ART.

This teaching unit highlights five Renaissance mythological paintings; includes information on the paintings, discussion questions and activities. Paintings included: Libyan Sibyl (Michelangelo); Medusa (Caravaggio); Bacchus (Caravaggio); Hercules and Hydra (Pollaiulo); Primvavera (Botticelli).

Item # F212
$9.95

THE JOURNEY OF ODYSSEUS.

Includes adventures of Odysseus homeward journey with illustrations, teaching activities, bibliography.

24 pages
Item # B776
$9.25

JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS.

Includes an account of Jasons expedition to get the Golden Fleece. Illustrated along with teaching activities, bibliography.

24 pages
Item # B777
$9.25

THE ADVENTURES OF THESEUS.

Includes an account of the labors of Theseus, his encounter with the Minotaur. Illustrated. Teaching activities.

24 pages
Item # B778
$9.25

TWELVE LABORS OF HERACLES.

An account of the labors of Heracles. Includes primary sources, information about the Olympics.

24 pages
Item # B779
$9.25

MYTHOLOGICAL FLOWERS.

A selection of myths related to the creation of flowers. Includes primary sources and teaching activities.

20 pages
Item # B780
$9.25

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