Region: Greece

Materials from Greece

Gifts From The Gods

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

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 “Janus” was the god of the doorways and hallways, and we have named our janitors [...]

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The Orphan

By Book Importer | Published: January 18, 2012

Once upon a time in Greece, fate left a young girl an orphan. Her stepmother was so hateful that she counted every drop of water the orphan drank! But with the help of Nature’s blessings, the orphan was showered with gifts: brilliance from the Sun, beauty from the Moon, gracefulness from the Dawn—and even a [...]

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The Food of Greece

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2012

This book offers students an introduction to the rich and diverse foods found around the world.

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Mouse & Lion

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

On a ridge above the Kalihari, Lion naps, until Mouse bumbles into him, willy-nilly, startling him awake. After a show of teeth, Lion is softened by Mouse’s pledge of loyalty and sets him free. When a cold moon brings a humbling lesson, Lion comes to recognize Mouse’s keen skill, and deeper kindness.

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The Cooking of Greece

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

This book introduces the different culinary regions of Greece and presents many kids of recipes for traditional Greek dishes.

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Once in a Wood: Ten Tales from Aesop

By Book Importer | Published: November 16, 2011

A retelling of ten fables by Aesop, including “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Crow and the Water Jug,” and “The Lion and the Mouse.”

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Hercules: The Man, the Myth, the Hero

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

Based on the Greek myth, here the legendary Greek hero Hercules recounts his daring adventures. Award-winning children’s book author Kathryn Lasky takes readers on a tour of Hercules’ incredible life, from his prodigious infancy, through his twelve labors, and ending with his heroic ascent to Mount Olympus.

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Persephone

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

Based on the Greek myth of the beautiful young goddess who is snatched by Hades and taken to the underworld, this beautifully illustrated classic brings to life one of the world’s most ancient legends–the origins of the seasons.

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War Games

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

Newbery Honor winner Audrey Couloumbis (“Getting Near to Baby”) and her husband, Akila, deliver this gripping novel based on Akila’s boyhood experiences during World War II, after the Germans invaded Greece. What were once just boys’ games soon become matters of life and death for 12-year-old Petros and his older brother, Zola.

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Stickman Odyssey

By Book Importer | Published: September 7, 2011

When Zozimos is banished by an evil witch (his stepmother!) from the kingdom of Sticatha-the kingdom he was next in line to rule-he trains at battle (if you call chasing after butterflies training), travels across stormy seas (thanks for that, Poseidon), slays golems and monsters (with a lot of help), charms beautiful women (not really), [...]

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