For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! As the gods and goddesses of Olympus scheme, the ancient world is thrown into turmoil when Helen, the most beautiful woman in all of Greece, is stolen away by her Trojan love. Inflamed by jealousy, the Greek king seeks lethal vengeance and sends his black war ships to descend on the city of Troy. In the siege that follows, history’s greatest heroes, from Ajax to Achilles to Odysseus, are forged in combat, and the brutal costs of passion, pride, and revenge must be paid. In the end, the whims of the gods, the cunning of the warriors, and a great wooden horse will decide who emerges victorious. Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff's retelling of the classic saga embodies all of the astonishing drama, romance, and intrigue of ancient Greece. Don’t miss The Wanderings of Odysseus, the companion to Black Ships Before Troy, and follow Odysseus on his adventure home. This book has been selected as a Common Core State Standards Text Exemplar (Grades 6-8, Stories) in Appendix B.

SneakerBlossom Study Guides are Christian, Classical, Versatile, and Affordable. They can be used from 3rd grade through high school. This is the Answer-Key edition for "Black Ships Before Troy" by Rosemary Sutcliff. It contains comprehension and discussion/essay questions and answers as well as a character indexing and map work. SneakerBlossom Study Guides for "Black Ships Before Troy" are also available in the following formats. Complete Edition (comprehension and discussion/essay questions at the front for the student; questions and answers at the back for the teacher);Relaxed Workbook (comprehension questions with multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank answers);Studious Workbook (comprehension questions with space for the student's answers);Scholarly Workbook (comprehension and discussion/essay questions)All editions have map work and character indexing.

SneakerBlossom study guides are Christian, Classical, Versatile, and Affordable. They can be used from 3rd grade through high school. This is the Complete Study Guide for "Black Ships Before Troy" by Rosemary Sutcliff (also published as The Iliad by Rosemary Sutcliff). It includes comprehension and discussion/essay questions at the front for the student; questions and answers at the back for the teacher. It also includes character indexing and map work.Other SneakerBlossom Study Guides for "Black Ships Before Troy" include:Answer Key (comprehension and discussion/essay questions and answers);Relaxed Workbook (comprehension questions with multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank answers);Studious Workbook (comprehension questions with space for the student's answers);Scholarly Workbook (comprehension and discussion/essay questions)All include character indexing and map work.

The historical novelist recalls her childhood and struggle with rheumatoid arthritis that made her unable to walk as a child and describes the family and friends who encouraged her to become a writer

SneakerBlossom Study Guides are Christian, Classical, Versatile, and Affordable. They can be used from third grade through high school. This is the Scholarly Workbook for "Black Ships Before Troy" by Rosemary Sutcliff. It includes comprehension and discussion/essay questions. The comprehension questions have lines for the student's answers. It also includes character and place indexing, and map work. SneakerBlossom Study Guides are available in six print and two digital versions. The Answer Key, available in print and digital versions, includes comprehension and discussion/essay questions and answers. The Complete Study Guide includes comprehension and discussion/essay questions in the front for the student, and questions and answers in the back for the teacher. It is print only. The four workbooks, available in print version only, are: Relaxed Workbook (comprehension questions with multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank answers); Studious Workbook (comprehension questions with lines for the student's answers); Scholarly Workbook (comprehension and discussion/essay questions, with lines for the student's answers under the comprehension questions); and Comfortable Workbook (dyslexia-friendly font, comprehension questions with multiple choice answers, discussion/essay questions, and cut-and-paste character indexing). The Questions Only digital version of the Study Guide includes all comprehension and discussion/essay questions. All SneakerBlossom Ancient History Study Guides include character and place indexing. Print versions also include map work.

For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! King Odysseus and the Greeks have triumphed over the Trojans. At long last, they are able to set sail for home and the loving family Odysseus left behind. But for the heroic king, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced during the war. Forced by treacherous winds into unknown seas, Odysseus and his crew must face deadly perils: the flesh-eating Cyclops, Circe and her deadly enchantments, and the soul-chilling Land of the Dead and more. Rosemary Sutcliff’s reimagining of the classic epic The Odysseus is woven through with a spectacular cast of men, magicians, and monsters. Odysseus’ harrowing journey home to his family and kingdom tests the limits of his strength, and the power of his will. Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff stays true to the classic tale and characters in this authentic retelling rich with drama, magic, and heroism. Don’t miss Black Ships Before Troy, the companion to The Wanderings of Odysseus, and follow Odysseus and his crew as they fight in the epic battle against the Trojans.

Drawing on archaeological research, an expert account of the famous historical battle confirms many details recounted in Homer's epic account, from Troy's alliance with the Hittite Empire to the significant fire at the end of the twelfth century and facts

Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclôpes. Using narrative threads fromThe IliadandThe Odyssey,Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.

A retelling of the Trojan War legend in which a Greek boy removes an ancient secret, Troy's "luck" from the temple.