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Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians! From the Newbery Honor–winning author of The Golden Fleece comes a middle grade volume adapting the classic epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey into more accessible prose, featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout.When Telemachus was only a boy, King Agamemnon commanded his father, Odysseus, to join the Greeks in their war against Troy. Now, years later, Telemachus is a man, and his father still has not returned. To bring his father home—or at least learn of his fate—Telemachus embarks on a journey of his own. As he follows in his father’s footsteps, Telemachus undercovers an epic tale of a perilous sea voyage threatened by the man-eating monster Scylla and the raging whirlpool Charybdis, a respite on the island of the beautiful enchantress Circe, and a standoff with the imposing Cyclôpes Polyphemus. Odysseus wasn’t the only soldier in the Trojan War to tangle with mythological forces. Greek warrior Achilles prayed for and received aide from Zeus and, eventually, wore armor forged by Hephaestus while the Trojan prince Hector drew the attention of Athena and Apollo. Tangled allegiances, otherworldly threats, and ruthless warfare make the story of the war unforgettable. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power Homer intended.

The only guide you'll need for choosing the best videos -- and CD-ROMS -- for your family. INCLUDES: More than 1000 entries of kid-tested and adult-approved videos currently available. Listings organized by age -- from infancy to adolescence -- as recommended by child development specialists. A wide range of categories with special attention to gender and ethnicity: Educatioinal/Instructional; Fairy Tales; Family Literature and Myth; Special Interest; Foreign Language; Holiday; Music; How-To; and Nature. Review ratings in a clear, easy-to-read format. Evaluations by panels of adults and children. Outstanding programs from independents and major studios. Ordering information, running times, and suggested retail prices. Evaluations of more than 100 CD-ROMs 500 recommended feature films for the family...and more!

Organized in a simple, easy-to-use format, the book reviews math procedures, defines math terms, and explains what is new in math and teaching techniques.With a unique section that puts shortcuts and references at your fingertips, Solve Your Child's Math Problems is an invaluable tool for parents to help their children meet their toughest homework challenge.

A collection of moral tales for children which includes selections from Aesop, the Brothers Grimm and the Bible. These aim to inspire such virtues as compassion, honesty, loyalty and faith. This is the companion volume to "The Book of Virtues".

Presents a collection of poems, traditional tales, and both fictional and true stories about all kinds of heroes.

Discover the history of the African American holiday Kwanzaa in this comprehensive, easy-to-follow nonfiction middle grade guide.Each year on December 26, the African American holiday of Kwanzaa begins. What is the purpose of Kwanzaa? How did it get its start? This comprehensive resource gives detailed descriptions of Kwanzaa’s principles and symbols and includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration.

A black-and-white illustrated children’s adaptation of the incredibly important Why We Kneel, How We Rise, by sporting legend Michael Holding – winner of the William Hill Sports BOOK OF THE YEAR prize 2021.This essential adaptation takes kids through the history of racism, and gives them tools to affect the future in a positive way. Featuring profiles of sports stars through the ages, including Usain Bolt, Marcus Rashford and Ibtihaj Muhammad, ‘did you know’ box-outs, and anecdote's from Michael's own experience, this book is engaging, important and hopeful. The perfect gift for 8+ readers.With beautiful illustrations throughout and short, engaging chaptersPerfect for little activists, fact fans and history loversThe adult edition by the same title won the William Hill Sports book of the year prize (2021), the Sunday Times sports book awards Book of the Year, The Times and Sunday Times sports Book of the Year and was a highly-acclaimed Sunday Times bestsellerPraise for the adult edition‘The best book about racism I’ve ever read. Powerful, passionate, challenging, and, like the author’s fast bowling, at times very uncomfortable. I learned a lot & it made me think a lot.’ -- Piers Morgan, TV presenter and journalist'This amazing book' -- Chris Evans ― Virgin Radio'One of the most important [books] of the year, and certainly among the most powerful... If anything will change the way we see the world it is this - the sports book of the year.' -- Roger Alton ― Daily Mail, Sports Books of the Year'This powerful book...recounts unsparing stories of prejudice and injustice, but the best passages are when Holding writes from the heart.' -- Matt Dickinson ― The Times, Sports Book of the Year