Hellenic Literature Society

AGES: PRESCHOOL TO 6 YEARS

ADVENTURES OF SPIRO: Christ's Birth $ 7.95
by J.S. Fontana, 22 pgs, 6x6, Paper Spero, the Orthodox Church mouse learns of the birth of The Lord Jesus Christ.

ADVENTURES OF SPIRO: Spero's First Orthodox Alphabet Book $ 6.95
by J.S. Fontana, 32 pgs, 8.5x11, Paper A unique dictionary alphabet book and vocabulary builder. Illustrations and text are adaptable to all age groups.

THE ADVENTURES OF SPIRO: Palm Sunday Reference $ 6.95
by J.S. Fontana, 22 pgs, 6x6, Paper Spero, the Orthodox Church mouse learns of Palm Sunday and of The Lord Jesus Christ.

AESOP'S FABLES $ 5.00
by H. Holder, 32 pgs, 7.1x8.8, Ages: 3 - 8, Paper Well-loved fables are illustrated with intricately detailed paintings that provide a perfect counterpoint. Aesop would like this book.

AESOP: ANDROKLES AND THE LION $ 5.95
by J. Stevens, 32 pgs, Color illustrated, Ages: Preschool to 8, Paper A young slave learns that "a noble soul never forgets a kindness".

AESOP: THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE $ 5.95
by J. Stevens, 32 pgs, , Color illustrated, Ages: Preschool to 8, Paper Tortoise proves he is a formidable opponent in this comic adaptation of a classic tale.

AESOP: THE TOWN MOUSE & THE COUNTRY MOUSE $ 5.95
by J. Stevens, 32 pgs, Color illustrated, Ages: Preschool to 8, Paper The pros and cons of city and country living.

THE EGGS $ 6.40
by Aliki, 30 pgs, 8x10, Ages: 4 to 8, Paper A sea captain returns six years later to pay what he owes for a meal, and the innkeeper asks for five hundrend gold pieces. The captain finds a clever way to pay a fair price.

THE GOATHERD AND THE SHEPHERDESS $ 16.00
by L. Hort, 30 pgs, 9.4x11.3, Clotf, Ages: 4 - 8 On an Ancient Greek island, an abandoned boy and girl were raised by two old farm couples. Daphnis tended his goats, and Chloe cared for the sheep. For 2000 years the legend of young Shepherds growing up in harmony with nature has inspired poets and painters. Now this magical tale will inspire new generations of readers.

THE GODS AND GODDESSE OF OLYMPUS $ 16.00
by Aliki, 48 pgs, 9.3x11.1, Ages: 4 to 8, Cloth The next time you hear a clap of thunder or feel the wind or hear exquisite music what will you think? Is that Zeus shaking his thunderbolt, or Hermes flying past? Myths have become a part of our lives.

THREE GOLD PIECES $ 6.40
by Aliki, 30 pgs, 8x10, Ages: 4 to 8, Paper Yannis worked for ten years to make enough money to take home to his family. But after all that time and labor, he has earned only three gold pieces-and now the master wants them back for three pieces of advice.

THE GREAT ALEXANDER THE GREAT $ 4.50
by J. Lasker, 32 pgs, 7.2x8.8, Ages: 3 - 8, Paper This beautiful picture story introduces Alexander to the children, using his horse Bucephalus as a focus, from the seven-year-old boy's gentling it to the horse's death in battle.

MAX AND RUBY'S ANOTHER GREEK MYTH, MIDAS $ 13.00
by R. Wells, 22 pgs, 7.4x8.1, Ages: 2 - 5, Cloth With her own Midas touch, the author has turned a familiar Greek myth into a healthy and delicious treat for your growing bunny's imagination.

MAX AND RUBY'S FIRST GREEK MYTH: PANDORA'S BOX $ 11.95
by R. Wells, 22 pgs, 7.4x8.1, Ages: 2 - 5, Cloth In Ruby's retelling of this classic Greek myth, Pandora's curiosity sets loose a swarm of twister bees and other nasty bugs. Is there hope for Pandora at the bottom of it all?

THE WORLD MY CHURCH $ 9.95
by J. Chryssavgis, 56 pgs, 5.3x8.5, Cloth This book introduces young children to the people, places, and things they will come to know and love as their religious experience and knowledge develops. By reading it and discussing it with them, parents will help them take their first steps into the Greek Orthodox Church.

AGES: 6 TO 12 YEARS

AESOP FOR CHILDREN $ 6.00
illustrated by Milo Winter, 96 pgs, 9.1x11.4, Paper Here are 126 of the best-loved classic fables, including such favorites as " The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse", " The Hare and the Tortoise", and "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing." Each of these animal tales will delight and entertain readers today as they have done for centuries.

AESOP'S FABLES $ 9.00
illustrated by A. Rackham, 224 pgs, 5.8x8.3, Cloth There is every type and time of fable: but there is only one moral to the fable; because there is only one moral to everything.

AESOP'S FABLES $ 10.00
illustrat. by T. Hamilton, 8.5x11, 128 pgs, Color, Ages: 6 to 11, Cloth This new edition of the classic fables first told by Aesop in ancient Greece has over sixty internationally popular tales, including The Hare & the Tortoise, The Town Mouse, & The Fox & the Grapes.

AESOP AND COMPANY: With Scenes from his legendary Life $ 16.90
illustr. by A. Geisert, 64 pgs, 8x10, Ages: 5 to 8, Cloth A retelling of nineteen of Aesop's fables, each with a short, direct moral at the end. Includes an introduction with sources and an epilogue about Aesop and the myth surrounding his life.

ADVENTURES OF THE GREEK HEROES $ 6.30
by M. McLean, 176 pgs, 5.3x8, Ages: 8 to 13, Paper Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Orpheus and Jason. The stories in this book are the stories Greek poets told at the Olympics.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT: World Great Explorer $ 27.60
by M. Ash, 128 pgs, 8.2x9.5, Ages: 9 to 12, Cloth Double Bound Learn what drove the world's great general and explorer to achieve his seemingly impossible goals and what dangers he faced.

ANCIENT GREECE $ 11.90
by D. Cohen, 46 pgs, 10.2x12.2, Full Color Illustrations, Cloth A bright oversize album of ancient Greece affording an ... intriguing look at the past.

ANCIENT GREECE $ 3.00
by R. Bains, 30 pgs, 5.9x8.6, Ages: 5 - 9, Paper An overview of the history and people of ancient Greece.

ANCIENT GREECE $ 7.95
by P. Harrison, 48 pgs, 7.7x10.2, Ages: 8 - 14, Paper The Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago and have influenced the way we live today. This book digs deep into the past to give a remarkable insight into their lives, beliefs and achievements.

ANCIENT GREECE, Cultural Atlas for Young People $ 19.95
by A.Powell, 96 pgs, 220 illust., maps, 9.3x11.8, Ages: 9 & up, Cloth Here is a rich introduction to the first great civilization of the Western World. Young readers will discover - Minoan Crete & the Mycenaean world - the Greece of Homer - the growth of Athens and the Athenian democracy - the siege of Troy - the Persian wars - the campaigns of Alexander the Great - the ancient Olympic games - and much more.

ANCIENT GREECE: Eyewitness Books $ 19.00
by A. Pearson, 64 pgs, 8.8x11.3, Ages: 5 - 12, Cloth Discover the world of the ancient Greeks - their myths and legends, heroes and gods, and the rich legacy of their civilization.

ANCIENT GREECE: Journey Into Civilization $ 7.95
by R. Nicholson, 32 pgs, 9x11, Ages: 8-12, Paper A lively look into a great civilization, it covers such topics as clothing, food, family life, and religion and contains a traditional story and absorbing activities.

ANCIENT GREECE: Living History $ 16.90
edited by J.D. Clare, 64 pgs, 8.5x11, Ages: 8 - 12, Cloth This volume explores the early Olympic Games, the training of Spartan youth, the practice of medicine, religious ritual, and the daily life of women. The Greek struggle against Persia and the rise of Athenian Power, as well as the exploits of Alexander the Great.

ANCIENT GREECE: See Through History $ 15.00
by Loverance, 48 pgs, Full-color illustr., 9.7x11.5, Ages: 8-12, Cloth The customs and daily lives of the people of the great Greek civilization are revealed in stunning see-through cutaways of a typical Greek house, a theater, the public marketplace of Athens, and a Greek warship. Combined with the authoritative text and vivid illustrations, these see-through scenes bring this civilization alive for today's readers.

ANCIENT GREECE: The World Heritage $ 7.80
by M. Terzi, 36 pgs, 7.8x11.3, Full Color, Ages: 8 and up, Paper Vivid full-color photography highlights the archaeological sites together with explanatory text, The Temple of Apollo at Bassae, Epidaurus, Delphi, and the Acropolis of Athens.

ANCIENT GREEKS, Focus On $ 17.70
by A. Ganeri, 32 pgs, 8.7x11.5, Cloth This up-to-date learning method explains the basic facts while exploring a wide range of subject areas including science, nature, technology, geography, history, arts and crafts.

ARIADNE, AWAKE! $ 16.00
by D. Orgel, 74 pgs, 8.3x10.3, Cloth Award winners author and illustrator combine their talents for contemporary storytelling and for intimate yet breathtaking portraiture to reveal the ageless human drama at the heart of the ancient myth of Theseus, the Minotaur-and Ariadne.

ARION AND THE DOLPHIN $ 16.00
by V. Seth, 30 pgs, 9.3x10.9, Cloth The story of Arion, the boy musician who rides on a dolphin's back, is told, accompanied by superb color illustrations, in a wonderful mixture of prose and verse.

BLACK SHIPS BEFORE TROY $ 19.90
by R. Sutcliff, illust. by A. Lee, 128 pgs, 8.8x11.3, Ages: 9-12, Cloth Alan Lee's haunting and dramatic watercolor illustrations recreate the age of heroes of The Iliad in this spellbinding introduction to the Greek classics. CLASSICS FROM ANCIENT TIMES each book $ 4.70 32 pgs, 8.5x9, Ages: 7 to 12, Paper Legends of Greek Gods, Goddesses and Heroes reveal the majesty and drama of ancient times.
Adventures of Eros and Psyche
Adventures of Hercules
Demeter and Persefone
Jason and the Golden Fleece
Pegasus, the Winged Horse
Perseus and Medusa
Prometheus and the Story of Fire
Theseus and the Minotaur

CLASSIC MYTHS TO READ ALOUD $ 10.00
by W.F. Russel, 264 pgs, 5.9x8.9, Ages: 5 and Up, Paper This book is the most valuable compendium available of Greek mythology designed specifically to be read to children. Complete with the fascinating histories of many common words that originated in these myths, this book is the perfect way to raise a child's level of "cultural literacy".

CRY WOLF AND OTHER AESOP FABLES $ 18.00
Paintings by Barry Castle, 32 pgs, 8.8x11.5, Cloth As Aesop watched with curious care, Creatures of the earth and air, The thought grew always in his mind: This is a tale of humankind.

CYCLOPS P $ 5.95, C $ 15.90
by L.E. Fisher, 32 pgs, Color illustr., Ages: 5 - 9, 8.5x11 Odysseus escapes death by outwitting the one-eyed Polyphemus.

THE EARLIEST CIVILIZATIONS $ 17.95
by M. Oliphant, 80 pgs, 8.7x11.2, Cloth, Ages: 9 & up This volume's with its gogent, concise, and lively text, covers the nomadic hunters of the Stone Age; the development of writing; the Golden Age of Egypt; Troy and the Mycenaen world; Aryan India, etc.

FAVORITE GREEK MYTHS $ 16.90
by M.P. Osborne, 96 pgs, 8x10.9, Ages: 7 to 12, Cloth One of the most beautifully designed and illustrated books of the major Greek myths that have profoundly shaped Western thought and literature.

GODS AND GODESSES OF ANCIENT GREECE each $ 5.00
by D. Gates, 94 to 111 pgs, 5.1x7.8, Ages: 8 - 12, Paper
The Golden God Apollo
Two Queens of Heaven: Aphrodite, Demeter
The drama and elegance of the ancient Greek myths are recaptured in this series by the award -winning author and story teller. Here we meet the legendary gods and goddesses whose exploits lead the reader fron one adventure to the next.

THE GODS OF OLYMPUS each book $ 7.00
by S. Simons, 32 pgs, 9x9, Full-color illustrations, Ages:7 - 10, Cloth The wonders of nature are explained in these compelling versions of famous Greek myths. Elegant, detailed illustrations help convey the majesty of the gods of Olympus.
Why Dolphins Call
Why Spiders Spin

THE GREAT ANCESTOR HUNT $ 7.95
112 pgs, 7x9, 40 photos & drawings, Ages: 8 to 12, Paper This guide for young readers who are on an ancestor-hunting quest includes details on how to create your own direct-ancestry chart, how to gather information from family interviews and how to write away for public records.

GREECE: A New True Book $ 5.60
by K. Jacobsen, 48 pgs, 7.1x8.4, Ages: 5 to 9, Paper Children are by nature inquisitive and this fact-filled book provides answers to questions on The Mainland, The Peloponnesus, The Greek Islands, Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great, Independence from the Turks, Greece Today, e.t.c.

GREECE: A SPIRITED INDEPENDENCE $ 14.95
by D. Spyropoulos, 150 pgs, 6.5x9, Ages: 4 & up, Cloth A full color edition with photos, maps & illustrations that will help children discover Greek heritage, culture & history.

GREECE: Focus On $ 17.80
by B. Gicks, 32 pgs, 9.2x10.2, Full Color, Ages: 9 to 13, Cloth This introduction to modern Greece is written and illustrated with young children's interests and abilities in mind. It explores how people live, explains the country's social economic and political structure, and offers tips on what to look for when visiting there.

GREECE, Our Country $ 12.00
by J. Waterlow, 32 pgs, 8.6x10.6, illust. in color, Ages: 8-11, Cloth This book features 12 interviews with children from different backgrounds and their comments about their country & homes, the food, the weather and offers simple, yet effective first impressions for young readers.

GREECE: People and Places $ 13.75
by B. Ardley, 48 pgs, 6.8x9, Color photos & illustr., Ages: 9-12, Cloth An encyclopedic journey through Greece. The country is brought to life through lively narratives and a wealth of up-to-date photographs.

GREEK MYTHS $ 20.95
by G. McCaughrean, 96 pgs, 8.4x10.5, Ages: 9 & Up, Cloth This collection of sixteen favorite Greek myths includes the adventures of Jason, Theseus, and Odysseus, and the stories of Icarus, who flies too close to the sun , and King Midas, whose touch turns everything to gold.

A GREEK POTTER: Every Day Life of $ 12.80
by G. Caselli, 30 pgs, 7.5x10, Ages: 8 to 12, Cloth Richly illustrated and readable historical account of the everyday life of a past civilization. Good support material for middle-school social studies.

THE GREEK & ROMAN ERAS: Journey through History $ 7.50
by G. Vegres, 32 pgs, illustrated in full color, Ages: 6 to 9, Paper This fantastic journey is presented in words that intrigue, inform, and educate.

THE GREEKS: The Ancient World $ 14.95
by P. Odijk, 4 pgs, 8.6x11.1, Ages: 9 to 13, Paper This exciting book looks at the civilization that prospered in ancient Greece. Full-color photos, diagrams, and illustrations invite readers to explore the lives and times of the people, community and family life, religion, arts, and government.

THE GREEKS: What Do We Know About $ 17.95
by A. Pearson, 40 pgs, 8.5x11, Ages: 8 to 11, Cloth Children and adults alike will be captivated by this book filled with full color photographs of ancient objects and illustrations depicting every day life in ancient times.

THE GREEKS AND TROY $ 14.00
by Deborah Tyler, 32 pgs, 7.7x10, Cloth Discover how archaeologists work and the ways in which they help us find out about the past. See how they look at some of the most exciting sites to reconstruct the ways of life led by the ancient Greeks.

GROWING UP IN ANCIENT GREECE $ 4.20
32 pgs, 8.2x9, Ages: 8 - 10, Paper Find out what life was like in ancient Greek civilization. This fascinating book highlights the customs, beliefs and contributions of ancient Greece.

THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE FROM THE ANCIENT GREEKS TO THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION $ 18.95
by R. Spangenburg, 176 pgs, 42 photos, Cloth, Ages: 10 & Up A carefully researched, well-written book ... readers will gain a real sense of what made their advances revolutionary and the characters of the individuals who pushed science forward ... This is an excellent addition to library collections.

IN ANCIENT GREECE, 2000 YEARS AGO $ 13.95
by P. Sauvain, 32 pgs, 7.6x9.8, Cloth Look at the clues in the book that will help you imagine what life was like so many years ago in Greece. See how people today use different kinds of evidence to build up a picture of the past.

JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE $ 14.95
by L.E. Fisher, 32 pgs, Color illustrated, 8.5x11, Ages: 5 - 9, Cloth The Greek myth about a hero's perilous journey and tragic return.

JASON'S SEVEN MAGICAL NIGHT RIDES $ 15.95
by G. Chetwin, 128 pgs, 5.5x8.2, Ages: 7 - 11, Cloth Jason's growth-enriching adventures are interwined with times spent at home with his mother, a struggling, young, single parent.

THE LOST CITY OF ATLANTIS $ 12.95
by H. Abels, 48 pgs, 6x8.5, Ages: 5 to 10, Cloth Full color photos and illustrations help children explore the mystery behind the lost city of Atlantis.

THE MEDITERRANEAN $ 14.80
by P. Wilkinson, illustr. by R. Ingpen, 92 pgs, 8.3x11.4, Ages: 10 & Up, Cloth Mysterious places, like Knossos, Mycenae, Delfi, Epidaurus, Rhodes, Mistra and others are investigated as you go on a guided time-tour around the shores of the sea. Cities and peoples rise from the dust as the richly atmospheric pictures open a window through time.

MY FAMILY HISTORY $ 2.25
32 pgs, 5.3x8.3, Ages: 8 - 11, Paper Kids can discover more about their families with My Family History. Inside is space to record favorite family memories, a family tree and maps of the world so kids can trace the homelands of their ancestors.

MYTHS AND ENCHANTMENT TALES $ 12.80
illust. by M.E. Price, 160 pgs, 9.2x11.8, Ages: 8 & Up, Cloth This classic edition includes 20 of the most popular Greek myths graced with the gentle art that appeared in the first edition, in 1924.

MYTHS AND LEGENDS $ 9.80
illustrated by R. Payne, 144 pgs, 8.5x11, Ages: 6 to 11, Cloth Read about the fantastic tales of Jason & the Golden Fleece, Pegasus, dragons guarding treasures & many more exciting stories.

THE ODYSSEY $ 9.80
illustrated by R. Payne, 144 pgs, 8.5x11, Ages: 6 to 11, Cloth Homer's great epic poem is dramatically recalled in this modern, fully illustrated edition. Readers will be spell bound as Odysseus battles fabulous gods & hideous monsters on his way home to his faithful wife Penelope.

THE ODYSSEY $ 6.00
illustrated by R. Payne, 61 pgs, 8.7x11.4, Ages: 6 to 9, Cloth Homer's great epic poem is retold in this fully illustrated edition. Youmg readers will be amazed at the fantastic voyages of Odysseus as he tries to battle against godsands monsters on his return home from the Trojan War.

THE ODYSSEY $ 19.90
by G. ,McCaughrean, 95 pgs, 8.5x11, Cloth In this retelling of the story of the hero of Ancient Greece, the author's lively and original style is complemented by Victor Ambrus's brilliant recreations of the ancient world and its monsters and gods.

THE OLYMPIANS $ 6.95
by L.E. Fisher, 32 pgs, Color illustrated, 8.5x11, Ages: 5 - 9, Paper Great Gods and Goddesses of ancient Greece. This introduction includes the names of their parents, their symbols, and a family tree.

PERSEFONE $ 15.95
by W. Hutton, 32 pgs, 8x10.8, Ages: 7 & Up, Cloth Because Hades, god of the dark underworld, cannot find a bride, he kidnaps Persefone, daughter of the godddess Demeter.

PERSEPHONE AND THE POMEGRANATE $ 15.00
by K. Waldherr, 32 pgs, 8.8x10.8, Cloth The breathtaking illustrations, filled with mystery and magic, enrich this haunting Greek myth that will linger in the mind long after the last page has been turned.

PERSEUS $ 15.95
by W. Hutton, 32 pgs, 8x10.8, Ages: 7 & Up, Cloth In ancient times a young man named Perseus was tricked by a scheming king into seeking Medusa, the most horrible of three Gorgons, to cut off her serpent- covered head.

POEMS ABOUT SCHOOL: DON'T READ THIS BOOK WHATEVER YOU DO $ 15.00
by K. Dakos, 64 pgs, 6x8.5, 64 B&W illustrations Ages: 7-11, Cloth Spider legs, spelling tests, squirt-gun battles, and a teacher who marks with sunshine... Through the voices of bright pencils & underwear-shaped erasers & with humor, sensitivity, and enviable energy, the author celebrates school life.

POEMS ABOUT SCHOOL: IF YOU ARE NOT HERE, PLEASE RAISE YOUR HAND $ 15.00
by K. Dakos, 64 pgs, 6x8.5, 64 B&W illustrations, Ages: 7-11, Cloth Celebrates the world of elementary school in the thirty-eight poems that capture the excitement and challenge, heartbreak and wonder of classroom life.

THE PRINCE AND THE GOLDEN AX $ 13.50
by D. Lattimore, 40 pgs, 10.3x8.5, Ages: Preschool to 8, Cloth The young Minoan prince Akros and his sister, Illyra, sail to the island of Crete for the Feast Day Games in honor of the powerful and jealous Goddess Diktynna.

SCIENCE IN ANCIENT GREECE $ 16.00
by Kathlyn Gay, 96 pgs, 7.1x8.5, illustrated, Ages: 4 to 7, Cloth Here is a lucid discussion of the ancient Greek's science, philosophy & mathematics, & how their thought lives on in modern times. The discoveries of Heraclitus, Euclid, Pythagoras, Ptolemy and many others are discussed.

TALES FROM THE ODYSSEY each book $ 4.70
full color, 32 pgs, 8.5x9, Ages: 7 to 12, Paper The fall of Troy and the exciting homeward journey of Odysseus are brought to life in 7 self-contained stories.
Odysseus and the Cyclops
Odysseus and the Giants
Odysseus ant the Great Challenge
Odysseus and the Magic of Circe
Return of Odysseus
Voyage of Odysseus
Wooden Horse

THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR $ 5.95
by L.E. Fisher, 32 pgs, Color illustrated, 8.5x11, Ages: 5 - 9, Paper Theseus slays the bull-headed monster and saves Athens.

THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR $ 16.25
by W. Hutton, 32 pgs, color illustrations, 8.5x11, Ages: 6 to 10, Cloth Every 9 years, the people of ancient Athens were forced to send 7 young men and 7 maidens as tribute to Minotaur who was half man half bull. How Theseus slayed the monster is one of the great classic Greek myths.

TIMELESS MYTHS $ 6.00
illustrated by R. Payne, 61 pgs, 8.7x11.4, Ages: 6 to 9, Cloth This book introduces the younger reader to the most famous Greek mythical tales. Read about the fantastic tales of Jason & the Golden Fleece, Pegasus, dragons guarding treasures & many more exciting stories. The incredible adventures are brought to life by dramatic illustrations and lively text.

THE TROJAN HORSE $ 17.00
by W. Hutton, 32 pgs, color illustrations, 8.5x11, Ages: 7 to 11, Cloth Helen, the beautiful wife of king Menelaus of Sparta, and Paris of Troy fell in love and fled to Troy. King Menelaus gathered a huge army of Greeks and followed them to retrieve his wife and destroy the city of Troy.

THE TROJAN HORSE: How the Greeks Won the War $ 4.50
by E. Little, 48 pgs, 6x9, 33 color illustrations, Ages: 9 - 11, Paper More than 3000 years ago the ancient Greeks fought with the Trojans. Heroes emerged from both sides in this war that went on for ten years.

WELCOME TO ANCIENT GREECE $ 5.25
by Anne Millard, 64 pgs, 4.5x 7, Paper This book brings the culture of Greece to life for youngsters through hundrends of fabulous full-color drawings, maps, and diagrams. Each page targets a different subject - such as sports, family life, theater, etc. - and describes its history and social context in a colorful way that children will enjoy.

THE WORLD OF ODYSSEUS $ 7.95
by British Museum, 48 pgs, 7.7x10.2, Ages: 8 - 14, Paper The Odyssey is almost the oldest story in Europe. This book explores the background of Homer's Odyssey and seeks out the facts behind the legend of Odysseus' strange voyage and battles with fabulous gods and monsters.

AGES: 12 YEARS TO ADULT

THE ADVENTURES OF ULYSSES $ 16.50
by Gerald Gottlieb, 170 pgs, 5.5x8.5, llustrated, Cloth With as exciting a plot and cast as any epic, this has folkloric narrative patterns that will hook young readers who have never heard of the Odyssey.

AESOP'S FABLES $ 4.95
by Jack Zipes, 288 pgs, 6.9x4.2, Paper The Fox and the Grapes, The Ants and the Grasshopper, The Country Mouse and the City Mouse....and 200 other famous fables.

AESOP'S FABLES $ 12.95
translated by Sir R. L'Estange, 311 pgs, 6.3x8.3, Cloth A children's classic that may be the better for all their lives after.

THE AGE OF FABLE $ 9.80
by T. Bulfinch, 288 pgs, 5.5x8.4, Cloth In the eyes of the ancient Greeks, the world was an amazing place. Over it all ruled a pantheon of capricious gods, whose surprisingly human traits were given free rein by superhuman powers. This classical mythology gave rise to dozens of exciting stories through poetry, art, and philosophy.

ALEXANDER: World Leader $ 12.90
by D. Wepman, 112 pgs, 7.5x9.5, Cloth Born crown prince of Macedon, a small mountainous kingdom on the northern edge of Greece, in 356 B.C., Alexander was to earn the appellation "the Great" in the course of a short, meteoric, and splendid career.

ALEXANDRA $ 13.80
by S. O'Dell, 160 pgs, 5.5x8.3, Cloth In a Greek fishing community in Florida, Alexandra Papadimitrios and her family must take over her father's sponge fishing business after his sudden death. It is a story of conflicts, romance, and a way of life that will be a revelation to readers of all ages.

THE ARKADIANS $ 16.00
by Lloyd Alexander, 288 pgs, 5.5x8.3, Paper, Ages: 10 & Up Meet the Arkadians: a young bean counter turned hero; a poet turned jackass; a girl of marvels; an extraordinary seaman, goat people and horsemen; wise- women and healers; a king disguised as a peasant . These characters firmly connect the protagonist Lucian to the classical heroes of ancient Greece.

BOOK OF GREEK MYTHS P $ 16.95, C $ 24.95
by E. D'Aulaire, 192 pgs, 8.9x12.2, 115 color illustrations Here are the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece lavishly depicted by Caldecott winners. In a relaxed and humorous tone, these splendid artists bring to life the myths that have inspired great European literature and art.

THE CHILDREN'S HOMER $ 9.95
illustrated by W.Pogany, 256 pgs, Ages: 10 and up, 5.4x8.2 , Paper This stirring telling of the Greek epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey, is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.

THE EXPLOITS OF XENOPHON $ 18.00
by G. Housebold, 180 pages illustrated, Cloth The first war memoir - The Anabasis by the Greek historian Xenophon - is abridged and retold here with all the gusto of the original.

GODS AND HEROES: Myths & Epics of Ancient Greece $ 20.00
by G. Schwab, 764 pgs, 6.1x9.2, Paper This volume is a treasure house of Greek mythology made accessible to a general audience. A superb book full of the magic of our young citizens inheritance.

GODS, HEROES, & MEN OF ANCIENT GREECE $ 6.00
by W. H. D. Rouse, 79 pgs, 6.9x4.2, Paper Here are some of the most exciting stories ever told....in a wonderful modern version that makes the ancient world live again.

GODS, MEN & MONSTERS from the Greek Myths $ 22.00
by Michael Gibson, 156 pgs, 8.3x11, Ages: 12 and up, Cloth This book is a splendid introduction to the ancient Greek Pantheon for the whole family. In twenty six adventure-filled stories it recounts the important Greek Myths, Jason, Midas, Theseus, Hercules, Trojan War, the wanderings of Odysseus, etc

THE GOLDEN FLEECE $ 11.25
illustr. by W. Pogany, 320 pgs, Ages: 10 and up, 5.5x8.2, Paper This volume combines the story of Jason and the Argonaut's quest for the Golden Fleece with the great tales from ancient Greece, and "weaves them into one magic whole."

GREECE: Enchantment of the World $ 27.60
by R.C. Stein, 127 pgs, 8.2x9.5, Ages: 10 to 14, Cloth Double Bound This book will open windows to the wonders of Greece for students: The Land, The People, Ancient Glory, Captive Greece, The Modern State, Government, Arts, and a Tour of Greece.

GREEK AMERICANS, Peoples Series $ 8.95
by D. Monos, 112 pges, 7x9, Paper Thousands of Greeks immigrated to the USA in search of economic opportunity. Wherever they went, Greek-Americans organized communities that kept alive their ancient language, culture, & religion. This volume describes their history & culture while following the achievements of these people who so enriched the new country that proudly claims them.

THE GREEK GODS $ 2.95
by B. Evslin, 116 pgs, 5.2x7.6, Ages: 11 to 15, Paper The Greek Gods had more powers than mortals could ever imagine. They could change day to night, turn people into animals, and punish men with eternal torture. Their whims and desires changed the course of human destiny. No legends are more fabulous than those of the Greek Gods.

GREEK GODS AND HEROES $ 5.00
by R. Gravs, 127 pgs, 4.2x6.7, Paper The battles and intrigues of the Olympian gods, the kings and heroes - the legends of long-ago Greece that have inspired centuries of great art and literature are retold here by a famous poet.

GREEK GODS AND HEROES, Book of $ 17.95
by Alice, Low Illustrated in full color.

GREEK HEROES, Tales of $ 4.25
by R. Green, 205 pgs, 4.4x7.1, Ages: 10 and up, Paper Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the Herpic Age from the myths of the making of the universe to the adventures of heroes such as Perseus, Dionysus, Hercules, Theseus, Jason and the Argonauts, once again come to life.

GREEK MYTHOLOGY $ 14.80
by J. Pinsent, 144 pgs, 150 color illustr., 8x11, Ages 12 & Up, Paper This volume is designed to provide a complete survey of the early history of Greece as revealed by archaeology and related disciplines.

GREEK MYTHS $ 14.45
by O. Coolidge, 256 pgs, 6x9, Cloth This unusual collection of Greek myths describes the great heroes, simple folk, the immortal visitors from Olympus and the landscape of Greece.

GREEK MYTHS AND LEGENDS $ 9.00
by R. Matthews, 64 pgs, 10x8, Ages: 11 & Up, Paper Brief outlines of all the most famous stories plus an extensive Who's Who providing vital information on personality and supernatural attributes of gods and heroes.

GREEK MYTHS, Gods, Heroes & Monsters $ 19.00
by E. Switzer, 224 pgs, 6.5x9.5, Ages: 12 and up, Cloth Three thousand years ago and more the Greeks were telling stories that are as exciting and as relevant to our lives today as they were then. This volume takes us from the primitive Greeks, when stories were told and not written, through to the very sophisticated works of classical Greeks. Reading what is here is pure delight.

A GREEK TEMPLE $ 18.95
by F. Macdonald, 48 pgs, 8.5x11, Ages: 10 & up, Cloth The Parthenon recreated in all its original glory. The design and construction of the great temple is illustrated in full color, complete with detailed cut-away illustrations and informative captions.

GREEK & ROMAN MYTHOLOGY FROM A TO Z $ 19.95
by K. N. Daly, 132 pgs, 8.8x11.4, Ages: 10 & Up Cloth This book designed specifically for young readers, profiles the many fascinating characters of this rich tradition. In more than 400 alphabetically arranged entries, the major myth figures come to life.

THE GREEKS IN AMERICA $ 5.95
by Jayne Clark Jones, 72 pgs, 7x9 inches, Paper, Ages: 10 & Up Greek immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries traveled a hard road - from poverty, war, and dictatorship in Greece to loneliness, exploitation, and prejudice in America - but found other Greek-Americans ready to help at the western end. The Greeks in America have brought the best of Hellas to the land west of Atlantis.

THE GREEKS: Illustrated World History $ 10.90
by S. Peach, 196 pgs, 7.7x10.2, Ages: 11 to 15, Paper A densely illustrated history of Greece. Prepared with great attention to detail, backed up with careful research in consultation with experts and filled with colorful pictures, maps and diagrams.

THE GREEKS: Rebuilding the Past $ 20.95
by Roy Burrell, 128 pgs, 8.5x11, Ages: 10 & up, Cloth The development of Greek civilization unfolds in short fact filled chapters spanning the early Minoans and the legend of Minotaur, through the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.

THE GREEKS: Worlds of the Past $ 14.95
by J. Dineen, 64 pgs, 7.5x9.5, Ages: 11 & up, Cloth This book will help children explore the many aspects of life in ancient Greece. Architecture, theater, philosophy, science, and democracy all have their beginnings in this ancient culture. Contains full color photos, illustrations & maps.

GROWING UP AS A GREEK AMERICAN $ 11.00
by Dr. John Kallas, 124 pgs, 5.5x8.5, Cloth These stories will forever define the Greek American experience and life as it was lived in Greek American households all over the country. These are the triumphs and sorrows of a strong people in a new land.

HEROES AND MONSTERS OF GREEK MYTH $ 2.95
by B. Evslin, 112 pgs, 5.2x7.6, Ages: 11-15, Paper Heroes who defy the gods, warriors who battle strange and powerful creatures, beasts whose glance turns men to stone - the legends of Ancient Greece are as exciting now as they have been for thousands of years.

THE LEGEND OF ODYSSEUS $ 11.95
by Peter Connoly, 80 pgs, 8.5x11, Ages: 10 & up, Paper In this richly illustrated volume, the author not only skillfully retells Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, he also provides a wealth of factual information on life in ancient times.

THE ILIAD $ 12.95
THE ODYSSEY $ 12.95
by B.L. Picard, 272 pgs each, 5.5x8.5, Paper Homer's great epic poems brought to life in this critically acclaimed retelling are an excellent source of multicultural exposure for young adults.

ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS $ 30.95
by A. Cotterell, 260 pgs, 9.4x11.6, Cloth This volume is a new and comprehensive guide to the world of myths, enhanced with color illustrations, line drawings and photographs. It includes individual entries for more than 1,250 characters.

LOST CIVILIZATIONS each $ 19.95
168 pgs, 8.9x10.8, Cloth Readers assume the role of archaeologists, uncovering secrets of ancient civilizations. Stunning photographs and illustrations, plus detailed cutaways, maps and diagrams let readers share the thrill of discovery.
Anatolia: Cauldron of Cultures
Greece: Temples, Tombs, and Treasures
Wondrous Realms of the Aegean

THE LUCK OF TROY $ 2.60
by R. Green, 176 pgs, 4.4x7.1, Ages: 10 and up, Paper The thrilling saga of the fall of Troy. OLYMPIC GAMES IN ANCIENT GREECE $ 15.90 by Shirley Alfred, 128 pgs, 7x9, Ages: 10 to 14, Cloth Describes the pageantry and the competitions of the Greek Olympics of about 400 B.C. Bits of Greek history influencing the games, recorded anecdotes, and legends add color to the account.

ORPHEUS $ 19.90
illustrated by C. Mikolaycak, 32 pgs, 9.2x12, Cloth It is said the music of Orpheus was so beautiful that wild animals ceased hunting and even trees bent near to listen when he sang. A sophisticated, powerful presentation of the tragic myth. A triumph of art & design.

ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD $ 14.40
by P. Newham, 32 pgs, Full Color Illustr., Ages: 8 & Up, 8.5x10, Cloth All of creation was made happy by the sound of Orpheus's voice and lyre. When his beloved wife, Euridice, dies, Orpheus charms his way even into the underworld in order to bring her back-only to ultimately fail. But then a miracle happens.

OXFORD FIRST ANCIENT HISTORY $ 36.50
by R. Burrell, 320 pgs, 8.9x11.2, Color iluustrations & maps, Cloth From the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China, through the glories of Greece to the fall of the Roman Empire, the Oxford First Ancient History tells the enthralling story of the Ancient World.

REAL PLATO JONES $ 13.80
by N. Bawden, 166 pgs, 5.8x8.5, Ages: 11 to 15, Cloth Is it possible that two halves don't make a whole? This is something that Plato Jones, who is half Greek and half Welsh, wonders about a lot. He has been through a lot in his thirteen years - his parents' divorce, his father's remarriage, his little sister going to live in America - enough to give anyone self doubt.

TAKING CONTROL P $ 6.00, C $ 16.00
by Ann Love, 103 pgs, 5.5x8.5 Julian is a school boy on a trip to a museum when he meets Mr. Callisthenes, who offers to teach him about Alexander the Great. He does so by taking him back in time to visit Alexander at various points in his life.

THE TROJAN WAR $ 2.95
by B. Evslin, 160 pgs, 5.2x7.6, Ages: 11 to 15, Paper What began with an apple must end with a horse. So said the oracle, but in between a lot of things happen: Three goddesses quarrel over a golden apple ... the most beautiful woman in the world is abducted ... and a war begins between the Greeks and the Trojans, ending only when the prophesy is fulfilled.

THE TROJAN WAR $ 16.90
by O. Coolidge, 256 pgs, 6x9, Cloth One of the greatest wars in all history, a war in which the gods themselves took sides, is retold. Sequel to the author's Greek Myths written in the same lucid, simple yet powerful prose.

WHERE A WHITE DOG SMILES P $ 6.00, C $ 16.00
by Demetra Mihevic, 177 pgs, 5.5x8.5 The story of an eight-year-old girl whose father was killed in the Greek Civil War in 1947. She lives in a village with her mother under difficult circumstances. An uncle invites her to live with him in the USA. This is the story of her passage from her native village to a new neighborhood, and a new school , a new language.

WORDS FROM THE MYTHS $ 14.80
by I. Asimov, 224 pgs, 5.6x8.4, Ages: 10 to Adult, Cloth A fascinating exploration of the Greek myths to discover the roots of hundreds of words that have entered our daily language.

ALL AGES

AESOP'S FABLES $ 16.90
by R. Ash, 96 pgs, 40 Full Color & 20 B/W illustrations, 8x11, Cloth No other collection of fables so clearly demonstrates the range of artists who have illustrated Aesop than this one.......A must for larger folklore collections. Redbook "Top Ten Picturebooks of the Year"

A CHILD'S BIBLE $ 11.95
by A. Edwards, 288 pgs, 6.7x9.5, Paper The classic stories from the Old and New Testaments - written for all ages to understand and enjoy. Illustrated throughout in stunning full color.

HERCULES and Other Legends of Gods and Heroes $ 8.00
by Donald Richardson, 312 pgs, 5.7x8.6, Cloth This book is the perfect starting point for everyone who would like to know more about Greek mythology but does not know where to begin. Famous Greek gods and heroes come alive in chronologically arranged, easy-to-understand stories that preserve the sometimes bawdy and ribald flavor of the ancient authors. Take a voyage worthy of Odysseus himself through these fascinating tales beginning with the creation of the world.

MONSTERS OF MYTHOLOGY each book $ 14.50
by B. Evslin, 96-112 pgs, 7.5x9.5, 30 Color Illustrations, Cloth The books written in a distinctive and lively style are suitable for all ages. Each book contains more than 30 color reproductions of art from Greek museums. The style is graphic and vigorous, often poetic.
Anteus Earth giant
Cerberus The three headed dog of Hell
Chimaera Half lion, half ram
The Cyclopes One-eyed cannibals
Dragon of Boeotia A dragon with a taste for heroes
The Furies Hade's hell-hags
Geryon Savage triplets joined at the waist
Hecate A goddess of the Underworld
The Hydra A huge, poisonous hundred-headed reptile
Ladon A gigantic serpent in the Garden of Hesperides
Medusa A monster with snake-filled hair
The Minotaur Half man, half bull
The Nemean Lion A creature with an impenetrable hide
Procrustes An evil innkeeper
Scylla & Charybdis Monsters created from two beautiful women
The Sirens Half woman, half bird
The Sphinx A winged lion with a maiden's face

SEVEN ANCIENT WONDERS OF THE WORLD, Pop-Up $ 9.95
by C. King, 4.3x5.5, 7 Pop-up Spreads, Full color, Cloth Captured in magnificent full-color illustrations that literally leap from the pages, here is an entertaining look at history's best known monuments. Bologna "Best Illustrated Book" Award, honorable mention.

ACTIVITY & COLORING BOOKS; AGES: 5 TO 12 YEARS

AESOP'S FABLES TELLTALE THEATER $ 7.00
Book:Full-color illustrations, 2.5x4.0, 12 pgs (6 page spreads; 6 pop-ups), 25- minute audiocassette Six classic tales from the beloved fables of Aesop. Audiocassettes narrated by Carl Reiner. Design and paper engineering by Roger Culbertson. Illustrated by Peter de Seve.

THE ADVENTURES OF SPIRO, Activity Book $ 7.00
by J.S. Fontana, 20 pgs, 8.6x11, Paper When children meet Spiro, the Orthodox Church mouse, they learn of the many teachings the Greek Orthodox church. The pages of the activity section are removable. AESOP'S FABLES, Coloring Book $ 3.20 48 pgs, 8.3x11, Paper 46 fables in illustrations - from 1476 German incunabular edition woodcuts - and texts in new translations.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT: Coloring Book $ 4.80
by J. Anderson, 57 pgs, 8.6x11.1, Paper In this book the monuments of his life are illustrated, along with the golden relics of the people he conquered.

ANCIENT GREECE: Coloring Book $ 5.95
48 pgs, 8.6x11.1, Paper All the Olympian Gods and goddesses are here with many scenes of daily life: music, dance, chariot & foot races etc. The art is from the finest ancient vase painters.

ANCIENT GREECE, Drawing History $ 5.00
by E. Raphael, 32 pgs, 8.4x11.2, Paper This book describes life in ancient Greece and teaches children how to draw the people, costumes, and artifacts of this fascinating civilization with a simple step- by-step technique.

THE ANCIENT GREEKS: Activity Book $ 4.90
Pict. Books by Brit. Museum, 18 pgs, 11.4x8.3, Ages:7-11, Paper Children can complete designs, cut out and color pictures, paint vases, travel through mazes, solve cross word puzzles, and play games in the world of the ancient Greeks.

BULFINCH'S MYTHOLOGY: A Fact Filled Coloring Book $ 8.95
by S. Zorn, 121 pgs, 57 illustrations to color, 8.5x10.9, Paper With crayons and imagination you can recreate works of art and discover the world of the Greeks. These beautiful illustrations, each with an explanatory text, provide an excellent early introduction to classical literature for children. CLEOPATRA: Coloring Book $ 4.50 48 pgs, 8.6x11.1, Paper This Greek woman made history as have few others. Illustrated by the great artists of the ages.

COOKING THE GREEK WAY $ 12.95
by L. W. Villios, 51 pgs, 8.5x7.2, Cloth, Ages: 10 & Up This book makes Greek cooking accessible to young ladies. The pleasing layouts featuring full-color illustrations introduce the reader to Greek cuisine and help to whet their appetites and enthusiasm.

GORGONS: Coloring Book $ 4.80
48 pgs, 8.6x11.1, Paper The pictures of the Gorgon sisters are among the prizes of Greek art.

THE GREEKS: Pop-Up Activity Book $ 7.80
by Pam Mara, 34 pgs, 8.3x7.8, Paper, Full Color A pop-up book to make yourself. Your child will construct scenes from Knossos, Mycenae, The Battle of Salamis, The Golden Age of Athens, The Theater, and Alexander the Great. THE GREEK ALPHABET COLORING BOOK $ 6.00 by Billie Venturatos Anderson, 52 pgs, 8.5x5.7, Paper This book may serve as an educational tool as well as a creative experience. Each page contains one of the letters of the Greek alphabet, centered on a geometric background. As children color, they become familiar with the letters. The box below each design contains the spelling of the letter in both Greek and phonetic English.

THE ILIAD Volume I: Coloring Book $ 4.80
THE ILIAD Volume II: Coloring Book $ 4.80
48 pgs, 8.6x11.1, Paper This renowned adventure illustrated largely from the best vase painters of Ancient Greece by Nancy Conkle, is retold by John K. Anderson, Professor of Classical Archaeology in the University of California, Berkeley.

LIFE IN ANCIENT GREECE: Coloring Book $ 3.25
48 pgs, 8.3x11, Paper 41 expertly rendered illustrations depicting life in Athens in the 5th & 4th centuries BC invite colorists of all ages to learn important aspects of that splendid civilization as they color in details of each revealing scene.

THE OLYMPICS: A Coloring Book $ 4.80
48 pgs, 8.6x11.1, Paper This story is told by a boy at the games in 468 BC and the events are illustrated from the most beautiful ancient sources. This is a splendid introduction to the Olympics.

TROJAN HORSE: Make This Model $ 10.00
34 pgs, 12x9.1, Ages: 7 - 12, Paper You only need a tube of glue and a pair of scissors to turn this book into a stunning model of the legendary Trojan Horse. The model's wheels turn and its hatch opens to reveal the secret interior,. The background shows the city of Troy so the whole story is recreated.