Best Ancient Greek Textbook - April 2024

Greek: An Intensive Course, 2nd Revised Edition

The first edition of this extremely popular two volume Greek text has been successfully adopted in many high schools and colleges; the organization and approach used by the authors, make it an equally effective tool for those who would enjoy learning the language on their own.

• ASIN: 0823216632
• ASIN: 0823216632
• ISBN: 0823216632
• Brand: Brand: Fordham University Press
• Manufacturer: Fordham University Press

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder.Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive.In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0440406943
• UPC: 000440406943
• ASIN: 0440406943
• ISBN: 9780440406945
• Brand: Turtleback
• Manufacturer: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition

The 75th anniversary edition of this classic bestseller. This stunningly illustrated, hardcover edition will be beloved by fans of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology of all ages.Since its original publication by Little, Brown and Company in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world and established itself as a perennial bestseller across all its available formats, including hardcover, trade paperback, mass market paperback, and e-book. For more than seven decades readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the enchanting world of mythology-f... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316438529
• ASIN: 0316438529
• ISBN: 9780316438520
• Manufacturer: Black Dog & Leventhal

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes

The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the con... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0446574759
• UPC: 783324876222
• ASIN: 0446574759
• ISBN: 0446574759
• Brand: Grand Central Publishing
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

The Odyssey

• ASIN: 0140268863
• ASIN: 0140268863
• ISBN: 9780140268867
• Brand: Penguin Books
• Manufacturer: Penguin Classics

An Introduction to Ancient Greek: A Literary Approach

C.A.E. Luschnig's An Introduction to Ancient Greek: A Literary Approach prepares students to read Greek in less than a year by presenting basic traditional grammar without frills and by introducing real Greek written by ancient Greeks, from the first day of study. The second edition retains all the features of the first but is more streamlined, easier on the eyes, more gender-inclusive, and altogether more 21st century. It is supported by a Web site for teachers and learners at http://worldwidegreek.com/.

• ASIN: 0872208907
• ASIN: 0872208907
• ISBN: 0872208907
• Brand: Brand: Hackett Pub Co
• Manufacturer: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.

Reading Greek: Text and Vocabulary

First published in 1978, Reading Greek has become a best-selling one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students and adults. It combines the best of modern and traditional language-learning techniques and is used widely in schools, summer schools and universities across the world. It has also been translated into several foreign languages. This volume contains a narrative adapted entirely from ancient authors, including Herodotus, Euripides, Aristophanes and Demosthenes, in order to encourage students rapidly to develop their reading skills. Generous support is provided with vocabul... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0521698510
• ASIN: 0521698510
• ISBN: 9780521698511
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press

Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading AssociationCapitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSCThe new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426308442
• UPC: 884969025324
• ASIN: 1426308442
• ISBN: 9781426308444
• Brand: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom

The bestselling author of The Righteous Mind and The Coddling of the American Mind draws on philosophical wisdom and scientific research to show how the meaningful life is closer than you thinkThe Happiness Hypothesis is a book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to savor one idea that has been discovered by several of the world's civilizations -- to question it in light of what we now know from scientific research, and to extract from it the lessons that still apply to our modern lives and illuminate the causes of human flourishing. Award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0465028020
• ASIN: 0465028020
• ISBN: 0465028020
• Brand: Jonathan Haidt
• Manufacturer: Basic Books

Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar: Fourth Edition (Zondervan Language Basics Series)

Clear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar by William D. Mounce is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication in 1993 its integrated approach has helped more than 250,000 students learn New Testament Greek.The fourth edition of Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar has been updated throughout based on continuing feedback from professors, students, self-learners, and homeschoolers, making it even more effective for today's students. As well, improvements have been made based on recent developments in scholarship.The key to the e... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0310537436
• UPC: 025986537432
• ASIN: 0310537436
• ISBN: 0310537436
• Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
• Manufacturer: Zondervan Academic

Learn to Read Greek: Part 1, Textbook and Workbook Set

Learn to Read Greek is a text and workbook for students beginning the study of Ancient Greek. It is the companion volume to the authors’ Learn to Read Latin, published in 2004. Like its Latin predecessor, it has a grammar-based approach and is intended for students who have a serious interest in learning the language.The text and workbook include carefully chosen vocabularies and extensive vocabulary notes; clear and complete presentations of all necessary morphology and syntax; large numbers of drills and drill sentences; and abundant unabridged passages from a variety of Greek authors and... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0300167717
• ASIN: 0300167717
• ISBN: 0300167717
• Manufacturer: Yale University Press

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths!    The heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology come alive in this exciting collection of retellings of the ancient myths that includes tales of Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, and many more. Written in simple, direct language, Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths is an accessible and entertaining guide to the Greek myths and their players, following fear... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0553259202
• ASIN: 0553259202
• ISBN: 0553259202
• Brand: Laurel Leaf
• Manufacturer: Laurel Leaf

Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy: From Thales to Aristotle

Soon after its publication, Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy was hailed as the favorite to become "the 'standard' text for survey courses in ancient philosophy."* More than twenty years later that prediction has been borne out: Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy still stands as the leading anthology of its kind. It is now stronger than ever: The Fifth Edition of Readings in Ancient Greek Philosophy features a completely revised Aristotle unit, with new translations, as well as a newly revised glossary. The Plato unit offers new translations of the Meno and Republic. In the latter, indire... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1624665322
• ASIN: 1624665322
• ISBN: 1624665322
• Manufacturer: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.

Learn Ancient Greek (Greek and Latin Language)

Based on the same principles as Learn Latin, Peter Jones's bestselling book of the hugely popular Daily Telegraph series, this book teaches you enough Greek in 20 chapters to be able to read some real ancient Greek – one of the world's greatest languages, used by one of the world's greatest cultures. By the end of the course you will be able to read passages from the New Testament and from Classical Greek literature, including extracts from Socrates' speech on trial for his life recorded by Plato, Sophocles' Antigone, and the tragic end to the Athenian expedition to Sicily described by the h... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0715627589
• ASIN: 0715627589
• ISBN: 0715627589
• Brand: Brand: Bristol Classical Press
• Manufacturer: Bristol Classical Press

The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid

• ASIN: B003E8P9G0
• ASIN: B003E8P9G0
• Manufacturer: Disney Hyperion

Classical Kids : An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome

Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with such hands-on activities as making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, weaving Roman sandals, and

• UPC: 25651908
• Rating: 5.0

Heroes, Gods & Monsters of Ancient Greek Mythology

Few stories are as timeless, influential, and indelible as the Greek myths. Here they are told as if by a fireside storyteller, detailing the wondrous adventures of ancient heroes, gods, and monsters. The tales include

• UPC: 44513851

Gifts from the Gods : Ancient Words and Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology

Master storyteller Lise Lunge Larsen brings to life the ancient stories behind the enduring words the Greeks have given us, illustrated in full

• UPC: 52896225

Ancient Greece and the Olympics : A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics

Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held

• UPC: 2503906

Ancient Greece : Birthplace of Democracy

The next time you visit a theater to see a play or take part in a vote, you can thank the ancient Greeks. They invented both! The ancient Greeks also invented political speeches, fables, and

• UPC: 16526578

DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Greece : Step into the World of Ancient Greece from Greek Gods, Myths, and Festivals to t

Describes the land, history, and civilization of ancient

• UPC: 30036767

DK Eyewitness Books: Ancient Civilizations : Discover the Golden Ages of History, from Ancient Egypt and Greece to Mighty Rom

Introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in the world's history and the legacies they left behind, from the intriguing world of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, to the arts of Greece

• UPC: 21973152
• Rating: 4.0

Gifts from the Gods : Ancient Words and Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology

Connects commonly-used terms to classic stories from ancient Greece and

• UPC: 15699455

The Greek Gods and Heroes - Ancient Greece for Kids Children's Ancient History

The Greeks sure had many gods and heroes too! They like to look up to powerful figures and thank them for specific aspects of their lives. This devotion has created a strong culture with belief

• UPC: 775296162

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Slave in Ancient Greece!

Seized by slave traders, separated from your native tribe, your family and friends, you are put up for sale in the slave market. Your life will be spent fetching and carrying, and pampering the egos

• UPC: 430517205
• Rating: 3.0

Elements of Greek Prosody and Metre; Compiled from the Best Authorities, Ancient

• UPC: 283422146890
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 30 USD

Elements of Greek Prosody and Metre; Compiled from the Best Authorities, Ancient

• UPC: 283422146926
• Category: School Textbooks & Study Guides
• Price: 26 USD