Age: Greece

Materials from Greece

Theo

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When the Nazis announce that all orphans in Athens are to be rounded up and sent to Germany, Theo and his older brother Soc travel to a small village where they can hide and join the resistance movement. But upon reaching their destination, Soc is executed for sabotage, leaving Theo to be taken in by [...]

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The McElderry Book of Greek Myths

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Here are twelve of the most beloved legends of Greek mythology, from Pandora and her dreaded box to Icarus with his wings of wax, and, of course, that greedy, gold-fingered King Midas. Vibrant art adds a fresh twist to this collection, giving today’s readers their own version of these timeless tales.

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Mines of the Minotaur

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When an unknown entity forces Connie to create destructive storms, the head of the Chartmouth Chapter for the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures rescinds Connie’s membership, leaving her on her own to discover what is happening.

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Snakehead

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

PERSEUS, THE GOD-TOUCHED son of Zeus and a mortal princess, takes his easy life on the island of Serifos for granted, but he knows he lives in troubled times. First the gods, now the politicians, send trouble rumbling across land and sea.When a beautiful stranger, a fugitive from another disaster zone, arrives on the island, [...]

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Mazes around the World

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

Puzzling and mysterious, mazes and labyrinths have fascinated people around the world for centuries. From England to Egypt, Greece to South Africa and beyond, travel on an exciting journey as you discover the secrets of these patterns.

Other Descriptors: Canada, Egypt, England (UK), France, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa, Sweden, United States of America » Themes: , » Leave a comment

Someday When My Cat Can Talk

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

In a little girl’s fantasy, her cat sneaks away, hops a ship, and sails off to Europe! And someday, when he can talk, he’ll tell her all about the amazing things he discovered there like whether or not British cats drink tea and how he strutted down the runway in a Paris fashion show.

Other Descriptors: Austria, England (UK), France, International, Italy, Netherlands, Primary (ages 6-9), Spain » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

I Am The Great Horse

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 15, 2007

The war horse Bucephalas recounts his adventures from 344-323 B.C. with Alexander the Great and his relationship with a groom who has prophetic dreams.

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Island Summer

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Summer transforms a quiet island as visitors arrive for swimming, playing on the beach, card games, soccer, hide-and-seek, and dancing in the evening.

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