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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles (Looking Glass Library) by Padraic Colum Publisher Comments Travel to ancient Greece, where gods and goddesses walk the earth and a youth named Jason must capture the famous Golden Fleece. Mythology buffs will love the classic stories of Greek heroes, from Hercules to Orpheus to Theseus. With an introduction by... (read more) Your price: $10.99 New - Hardcover 
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Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin by Candlewick Press Staff Pick I just love this series. Wizardology makes a beautiful addition to my library, sitting next to the Dragonology books. There is much fun between the pages with pictures and text and games: Did you know Merlin is also known by the name Taliesin? This is a... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Hardcover
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Epic of Gilgamesh #0003: The Last Quest of Gilgamesh by Ludmila Zeman Publisher Comments The story of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest written stories in the world. Ludmila Zeman has studied the artifacts of ancient Mesopotamia to create a beautiful and powerful version of this classic tale for all ages.<P>Illustrations from all three of... (read more) List Price $8.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Tale of Troy (Puffin Classics) by Roger Lancelyn Green Publisher Comments A masterful retelling of the last great legend of the Heroic age! This is the story of Helen and the judgment of Paris; of the gathering of the heroes and the siege of Troy; of Achilles with his vulnerable heel; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes.... (read more) Your price: $4.99 New - Trade Paper
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Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliffe Synopsis Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Rich with arresting imagery and memorable characters, its powerful metaphors still permeate modern culture. This brilliant retelling offers young readers an exciting... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths (New York Review Children's Collection) by Ingri Daulaire Publisher Comments The New York Review Children's Collection began in 2003 in an attempt to reward readers who have long wished for the return of their favorite children’s titles and to introduce those books to a new generation. The line publishes picture books for... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $17.50 Used - Hardcover
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Dragonology Handbook: A Practical Course in Dragons by Ernest Drake Publisher Comments From the author of the #1 bestseller "Dragonology" comes a "practical" course in dragon studies. Contained in this beautifully designed, comprehensive course book are invisibility spells to memorize, charts to write, experiments to conduct, even... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum Publisher Comments Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Tales from the Odyssey #04: The Gray-Eyed Goddess by Mary Pope Osborne Publisher Comments For nearly twenty years, Odysseus has fought terrifying giants and monsters, weathered the loss of his men, and angered gods and goddesses. Now he is trapped on the island of the alluring sea goddess, Calypso. Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and... (read more) List Price $4.99 Your price: $2.50 Used - Trade Paper
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A Practical Guide to Dragon Riding (Dragonlance: The New Adventure) by Lisa Trut Trumbauer Publisher Comments Take flight with this sequel to The New York Times best-selling A Practical Guide to Dragons!! How do you hatch a dragon egg? Do dragon riders need reins? How do you say fly in Draconic? Once again, Sindri Suncatcher opens up his notebooks to share with... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Adventures of Odysseus by Lupton Publisher Comments Professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring you one of the world's greatest adventures stories! After ten long years, the Trojan War has ended and Odysseus sets sail for his homeland. But what Odysseus thinks is the end of his long... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.95 Used - Hardcover
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Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs by Marcia (rtl) Williams Publisher Comments With compelling comic-style illustrations, a colossus's worth of facts, and dramatic fold-out spreads, Marcia Williams brings Egyptian myths to life. The stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are full of mystery and adventure. In this... (read more) Your price: $16.99 New - Hardcover
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Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Donna Jo Napoli Publisher Comments School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC The new National Geographic... (read more) Your price: $24.95 New - Hardcover
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Favorite Greek Myths by Mary Pope Osborne Publisher Comments Here are twelve Greek myths, retold in an accessible style and magnificently illustrated with classic elegance. Full color.... (read more) List Price $21.99 Your price: $6.95 Used - Hardcover
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Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words and Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology by Lise Lunge Larsen Publisher Comments Ancient names come to rich and fascinating life in this lavishly illustrated gift book for mythology fans and word lovers. Did you know that “museums” were initially temples built to worship the nine muses, the goddesses of the arts? That... (read more) List Price $18.99 Your price: $13.50 Used - Hardcover
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Mythical Creatures by James Harpur Publisher Comments (back cover) Prepare to enter a realm of monsters and magical creatures--the stuff of dreams . . . and of nightmares! Here is a place where man-eating giants roam the earth, where sea monsters lurk in the oceans' darkness, and where fire-breathing... (read more) List Price $22.99 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Gods, Goddesses, and Monsters: An Encyclopedia of World Mythology by Sheila Keenan Synopsis This vibrantly written and lushly illustrated encyclopedia guides readers to explore all the major mythic centers of the world, from Rome, Greece, Egypt and other areas of the ancient world. Full-color illustrations.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $5.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Greek Myths (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions) by Robert Graves Publisher Comments Combines in a single volume the complete text of the definitive two-volume classic, citing all the ancient myths. @GoldenFarce Good, the gals stand outside my house all the time. The constant chanting is creepy, but all agree: Jason crossing the line... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $17.50 Used - Trade Paper
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A Field Guide to Monsters: Googly-Eyed Wart Floppers, Shadow-Casters, Toe-Eaters, and Other Creatures by Johan Olander Synopsis Insights into the lives of monsters from a world-famous monstrologist.... (read more) Your price: $7.99 New - Trade Paper
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Greek Myths by Olivia Coolidge Publisher Comments From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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