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Dateline Dateline Paul Fleischman A retelling of the story of the Trojan War illustrated with collages featuring newspaper clippings of modern events from World War I through the Persian Gulf war. OL13688W
The McElderry book of Greek myths The McElderry book of Greek myths Eric A. Kimmel Walk among the gods and goddesses, men and monsters, in this enchanting volume of classic Greek myths! Here are twelve of the most beloved legends of Greek mythology, from Pandora and her dreaded box… OL15044865W
Poseidon Poseidon George O'Connor From back cover: Poseidon, the god of the ocean, is wrathful as a tidal wave and sullen as the ocean's stormy depths. But he cares tenderly for his children, monstrous though they are. The winged hor… OL16495568W
King Midas King Midas Kathleen Olmstead Although King Midas is a kind man, he always wants MORE: more jewels, more silver, more gold. So when's he's granted a wish for doing a good deed, he asks that everything he touches turn to gold. But… OL17880068W
The Iliad and the Odyssey in Greek mythology The Iliad and the Odyssey in Greek mythology Karen Bornemann Spies A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. Includes explantory notes and review questions. OL1883157W
Persephone and the springtime Persephone and the springtime Margaret Hodges Retells the Greek legend that explains why Persephone brings springtime to the earth each year. OL1903660W
The Macmillan book of Greek gods and heroes The Macmillan book of Greek gods and heroes Alice Low Recreates the popular myths of ancient Greece, including the legend of Odysseus. OL1951086W
We goddesses We goddesses Doris Orgel Three Greek goddesses, Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera, tell their own stories. Includes information about Greek society and religion. OL1957607W
Zeus Zeus Teri Temple "Introduces the Greek god Zeus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods." -- from publisher's … OL19665016W
Pandora Pandora Robert Burleigh An illustrated version of the ancient Greek myth of Pandora. Although Pandora is surrounded with gifts and has a house, gardens, and a courtyard to wander through, Pandora is drawn to one room, the … OL19925176W
Theseus and the Minotaur Theseus and the Minotaur Yvan Pommaux Story of the Greek hero Theseus, who ventures into the labyrinth to battle the fierce Minotaur. OL19985616W
Hercules and his 12 labors Hercules and his 12 labors Anika Fajardo You are the mighty Greek hero Hercules. As a half-god, you are stronger than mere humans. You've faced many challenges. But now you face your most difficult test yet. The goddess Hera has given you a… OL20051390W
Sun flight Sun flight Gerald McDermott Daedalus fashions wings for the escape of himself and his son Icarus from the Labyrinth of King Monos of Crete, but Icarus fails to heed his father's warnings about their use. OL2009959W
Hades and the Underworld Hades and the Underworld Blake A. Hoena,Nadine Takvorian The Underworld is the land of the dead and ruled by the powerful god Hades. It is not a place where the living are welcome, but that’s where you must go. You will need to cross the River Styx and fac… OL21139914W
Theseus and the Minotaur Theseus and the Minotaur Graeme Davis "The story of Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the best-known Greek myths. It has inspired plays, films, books, and countless fantasy games. The Minotaur, originally a unique monster, has spawned a… OL23229914W
The Wooden Horse of Troy (Ancient Myths) The Wooden Horse of Troy (Ancient Myths) John Malam,Peter Rutherford The Trojan prince, Paris, abducted Helen, the beautiful wife of King Menelaus, and all of Greece's armies united in a 10-year siege of Troy. OL456985W
Greek myths Greek myths Jacqueline Morley,James Lent An illustrated collection of twenty Greek myths including "Prometheus and Pandora," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "Meleager and the blazing logs," and "The story of Phaeton." OL486315W
Greek myths for young children Greek myths for young children Marcia Williams Retells eight Greek myths in a comic strip format, including "Pandora's Box," "The Twelve Tasks of Heracles," and "Theseus and the Minotaur." OL551252W
Hercules Hercules Paul D. Storrie Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus’s wife Hera, who resen… OL5814912W
The Mighty Twelve The Mighty Twelve Charles R. Smith Meet the most impressive of the gods and goddesses of Olympus -and even a few monsters-and see them revealed for what they really were: ancient superheroes with the power to shift shape, move mountai… OL7984373W
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