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Myths & Legends
by Anthony Horowitz  Publisher Comments A major title in the rebranded Red Hot Reads series (Formerly the Kingfisher Story Library series), brilliant new cover with embossing and contemporary design. This collection of over 30 myths and legends, retold by Anthony Horowitz in a lively, original...
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The Iliad
by Homer And Ambrus Publisher Comments Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to...
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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...
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The Adventures of Ulysses
by Bernard Evslin Publisher Comments The leader of the Greek forces returning from Troy encounters the Cyclops, the beautiful sorceress Circe and more, as he tries to ward off the anger of the gods....
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There's a Monster in the Alphabet
by James Rumford Publisher Comments 'According to Herodotus, an Ancient Greek historian, a Phoenician named Cadmus brought the alphabet to Greece. In the ancient myths, Cadmus was a hero who fought a ferocious monster and founded the city of Thebes. Cadmus was so famous that his deeds were...
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In Search of a Homeland: The Story of the Aeneid
by Penelope Lively Publisher Comments The fall of Troy, the wanderings of Aeneas, the descent into the underworld — these phrases from Virgil’s seminal story continue to resonate more than 2,000 years after he wrote it, and Penelope Lively retells this timeless tale with pitch...
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D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths
by Ingri Daulaire Publisher Comments " For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of ...
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The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus (Trophy Picture Books)
by Aliki Publisher Comments Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these...
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The Mighty 12: Superheroes of Greek Myth
by Charles Smith Synopsis A hip new spin on Greek mythology, featuring the gods as superheroes....
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The Story of the Golden Fleece (Dover Storybooks for Children)
by Padraic Colum Publisher Comments Geared toward young readers, these classic retellings of stories from ancient myth center on the Argonauts' quest for the golden fleece. Stories of the heroic Jason, Atalanta the huntress, Perseus and his bride from the sea, Theseus and the Minotaur, and...
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The Odyssey
by Homer And Baker Publisher Comments Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to...
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D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
by Ingri Daulaire Publisher Comments " For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation." --"Horn Book." " The...
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The Trojan War
by Olivia Coolidge Publisher Comments In this retelling of the Trojan War, the author crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, with vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action that has made Coolidge's version of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young...
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The Story of Hercules (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Robert Blaisdell Publisher Comments Battles with fire-breathing monsters and journeys to the ends of the earth and beyond are related by the legendary strongman himself in this easy-to-read account of the path to immortality. Hercules regales young readers with accounts of his spectacular...
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Greek Gods (Point)
by Bernard Evslin Publisher Comments An excellent introduction to mythology, this book includes a glossary, afterword, and bibliography....
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Mythology (Ologies)
by Hestia Evans and Lady Evans and Dugald Steer Publisher Comments For lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fascinating volume is faithfully reproduced from Lady Hestia Evanss 19th-century edition, with all its romantic ambiance, clever wit, and novelty features intact. Includes an...
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Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths
by Bernard Evslin Publisher Comments The earth breeds giants and ogres of indescribable horror -- the heavens hold omnipotent gods and goddesses, abounding in courage, strength and wisdom. <P><BR>Zeus, the almighty king of the gods, who cannot resist feminine beauty -- mortal or...
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Z Is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet (General Alphabet)
by Helen Wilbur Publisher Comments Whose face launched a thousand ships? Who dropped an apple to win a race? What creature has the head of a woman, the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and always wakes up on the wrong side of the bed? The Oracle knows and so will young readers after...
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Diana (World Mythology)
by Adele Richardson Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 23) and index....
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Mini Greek Myths
by Heather Amery Publisher Comments -- In Stories From Around the World, there are traditional stories from all around the world about brave heroes and heroines, wonderful magic, strange and faithful creatures, and of how things first began<P>-- The Greek Myths are wonderful stories...
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