Classic Starts (R): The Iliad

A high-interest, low-vocabulary adaptation of The Iliad introduces early readers to Homer's epic tale about the siege of Troy and recounts its famous duels and battles while profiling its famed Greek gods and larger-than-life characters.

About the author

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 worlds 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.

Summary

This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homers 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.

Product details

• Authors: Homer, Eric (ILT) Homer/ Freeberg, Eric Freeberg & Kathleen Olmstead, Kathleen Olmstead
• Assisted by: Eric Freeberg (Illustration), Homer (Illustration), Kathleen Olmstead (Editor)
• Publisher: Union Square
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.01.2014
• EAN: 9781454906124
• ISBN: 978-1-4549-0612-4
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Classic Starts; Classic Starts; Classic Starts(r); Classic Starts (R)
• Subject: Children's and young people's books