Ancient Tales for Grades 6-8

This collection of Greek myths tells the stories of three teenage heroines struggling to find happiness in a male-dominated world.

While her father is in hiding after attempts on his life, twelve-year-old Cleopatra records in her diary how she fears for her own safely and hopes to survive to become Queen of Egypt.

In this book from the "Enchantment of the World, Second Series," discover the history, geography, culture, and people of Egypt in this informative book. The pages are filled with full-color photos, maps, and facts.

Series Information

This book contains simple versions of twenty-seven classical myths about Olympians and Greeks including Persephone, Orpheus, Heracles, and Hermes.

The legends of Zeus, Perseus, Apollo, and other heroic characters are brought to life in this collection of stories from Greek mythology.

The intrigue and mysticism of ancient Egypt comes to life in Ann Turner's spectacular addition to The Life and Times series. In the time of the Pharoah Hatshepsut's rule, the Egyptian days could pass as slowly as the Nile's lazy waters, or as quickly as the Nile's rising floodwaters.

I saved my brother from the soldiers, but the princess says he is hers now. Abba and Ima will never trust me again. In ancient Egypt, there lives a girl named Almah who will do anything to ensure the safety of her baby brother, Mosis.

Table of Contents- Glossary- Timeline- Index- Bibligraphy- Websites- Pronunciation Guide Further Reading List- Recipes- Maps- Activities