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Adventures of the Greek Heroes
The simple vocabulary and simple sentence structure of this retelling of several Greek myths makes this a useful text in a multilevel classroom. The black and white illustrations imitate the style of painting on Greek pottery. An introduction and a pron
| Author: McLean, Mollie & Wiseman, Anne |
HSE Descriptors:
literature and arts
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Cupid and Psyche
This is a retelling of the classic Greek myth.
| Author: Craft, M. Charlotte |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Hero and the Minotaur, The
This retelling of the Greek hero Theseus' journey to the island of Crete to slay the minotaur and his return to become King of Athens is magnificently illustrated in the style and colors that recall Greek pottery designs. Stylized maps decorate the end
| Author: Byrd, Robert |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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Persephone and the Pomegranate
The Persephone myth explains the seasons. The daughter is kidnapped by the ruler of the underworld, Pluto, who makes her his queen. But Persephone's mother, Demeter, grieving, refuses to let Spring return until she is again with her daughter. In the en
| Author: Waldherr, Kris |
HSE Descriptors:
language arts - reading
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