juvenile literature

An introduction to Achilles and his place in Greek mythology, including his connection with the Trojan War and such figures as Athena and Apollo.

Presents an easy-to-follow overview of the myth of Achilles, the strong Greek warrior who defeats Troy's greatest fighter but is brought down by his one physical weakness.

Presents the myth of Medusa, the vain woman who is transformed into a snake-haired monster whose glance turns people to stone.

Presents the myth of Pandora, the woman whose curiosity leads her to open a box she was warned to keep closed, releasing evil--and hope--into the world.

A simple, illustrated retelling of the Greek myth of Arachne, a young weaver whose pride in her talent angers the goddess Athena.

An easy-to-follow illustrated retelling of the Greek myth of Hercules, who was known for his unsurpassed strength.

An illustrated version of the tale of Icarus, the son of Daedalus who did not heed his father's warning to not fly too low or too high.

An introduction to cooking for kids, covering basic techniques, tools, terms, and ingredients, and featuring eight recipes for breakfast foods, each with step-by-step instructions.

Contains over twenty true stories about samurai warriors of old Japan, and includes background information on the samurai lifestyle, their training, and armor.

A collection of twenty true stories of the ninjas of Japan, with full-color illustrations of battles and samurai warriors.