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Classic Starts (R): The Iliad
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Classic Starts (R): The Iliad
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Authors and Contributors |
Illustrated by Homer
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Abridged by Eric Freeberg
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Abridged by Kathleen Olmstead
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Series | Classic Starts |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:160 | Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 136 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781454906124
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Classifications | Dewey:808.80351 |
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Illustrations |
full colour throughout, includes 10 illustyrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Sterling Publishing Co Inc
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Imprint |
Sterling
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Publication Date |
7 January 2014 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story.
Author Biography
Academic consultant Dr. Arthur Pober has spent over 20 years in the areas of early childhood and gifted education. He has been the principal of one of the world's oldest laboratory schools for gifted youngsters, Hunter College Elementary School, and was Director of Magnet Schools for the Gifted and Talented for over 25,000 youngsters in New York City.
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