D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths
D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths.
While Rome illuminates the formation of governments and societies, Greece illuminates the human condition. Introduce your students to the kinds of characters they will surely meet in life through the entertaining and exaggerated stories of the Greek gods. You will want to read it to your family first and then let your children read the stories again and again. The beautiful artwork is a wonderful teaching tool that allows you to ask questions about each detail. Greek myths are timeless and universal stories that serve as archetypes for the human character and the search for the divine.
Here are the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece. In a relaxed and humorous tone, these splendid artists bring to life the myths that have inspired great Euopean literature and art through the ages, creating a book readers or all ages will cherish. This is an ideal beginning book for your child’s classical education journey, regardless of age!
Superbly written and illustrated, this classic introduces timeless tales that have enchanted people for thousands of years. Because they are everywhere in Western art and literature, Greek myths are the essential background for a classical education. You can hardly read Shakespeare without them.
Also available: Teacher guide (Item #8787) and Student Book (Item #8786) published by Memoria Press sold separately. Each of the 30 lessons in the Student Guide presents important facts to know, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a picture review and activities section. It also points out the many references to Greek mythology in the modern world.
Grades 3-8
