Classic Myths to Read Aloud The Great Stories

The most complete collection of Greek and Roman myths specially arranged to be read aloud to children aged five to twelve. "Every child deserves this book. Those who do the reading aloud will be enlightened and rewarded, too."--Edwin NewmanLine drawings.

William F. Russell is the author of The Parents' Handbook to Grammar and Usage, Classics to Read Aloud to Your Children, and More Classics to Read Aloud to Your Children. Dr. Russell lives in Carmichael, California, and lectures widely on language and the ways parents—and teachers—can improve the achievement levels of children.

Reading Myths and the Myths of Reading

1

(5)

Using ``A Few Words More''

6

(1)

Greek and Roman Gods

7

(2)

Listening Level I (Ages 5 and up)

9

(122)

The Gift of Athena

11

(4)

Icarus and Daedalus

15

(4)

The Origin of the Seasons

19

(7)

Echo and Narcissus

26

(6)

Damon and Pythias

32

(4)

The Battle of Marathon

36

(6)

Europa and Cadmus

42

(7)

The Sword of Damocles

49

(4)

Pegasus, the Winged Horse

53

(6)

Baucis and Philemon

59

(5)

The Spinning Contest

64

(4)

Orpheus and Eurydice

68

(5)

The Story of Io

73

(5)

Halcyone's Dream

78

(5)

Phaeton and the Chariot of the Sun

83

(7)

Cupid and Psyche

90

(9)

Pygmalion and Galatea

99

(32)

The Story of Theseus

Part One

106

(6)

Part Two

112

(6)

Jason and the Golden Fleece

Part One

118

(4)

Part Two

122

(4)

Part Three

126

(5)

Listening Level II (Ages 8 and up)

131

(132)

Perseus and the Gorgon's Head

133

(8)

The Riddle of the Sphinx

141

(10)

The Story of Helen of Troy

151

(45)

The Judgment of Paris

153

(5)

The Stealing of Helen

158

(6)

The Quarrel

164

(6)

The Gods Take Sides

170

(9)

The Wrath of Achilles

179

(9)

The Wooden Horse

188

(8)

The Return of Ulysses

196

(36)

The Greeks Set Sail

197

(6)

Circe's Palace

203

(5)

The Perilous Voyage Homeward

208

(7)

What Had Happened in Ithaca

215

(6)

Ulysses Returns to Ithaca

221

(11)

The Wanderings of Aeneas

232

(31)

Aeneas's Escape from Troy

233

(7)

Aeneas Searches for a Home

240

(7)

Aeneas and Queen Dido

247

(8)

Aeneas Visits the Lower World

255

(8)

Index to ``A Few Words More''

263

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Classic Myths to Read Aloud The Great Stories of Greek and Roman Mythology, Specially Arranged for Children Five and Up by an Educational Expert

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