Balit, Christina

"Set in Ancient Greece, this inspiring story tells of an enslaved girl who became champion in the Heraean Games (the girls' and women's version of the Olympic Games) in the great stadium at Olympia. Born in Corinth, abandoned as a baby, she becomes nameless until her strength and skill are noticed by her owner, a famous athlete. Her spirit and courage take her to victory in the Games, to freedom and to fame."--Provided by publisher.

A personal look at Arabia through the eyes of grandchildren of a Bedouin chief who live in a modern city and travel to the desert to attend a family wedding which describes many traditions.

Recounts the legend of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Includes a note discussing various explanations for the legend.

When Mount Vesuvius erupts in 79 A.D., Tranio and his friend Livia flee from their homes in Pompeii, Italy, and run to the harbor.

Recounts the legend of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Includes a note discussing various explanations for the legend.