Barber, Richard,
A Companion to World Mythology
. New York: Delacorte Press, 1979. Alphabetically arranged listing of mythological terms. Includes many indexes and cross reference lists. Fantastic illustrations.
Barth, Edna,
Cupid and Psyche: A Love Story
. New York: Seabury Press, 1976. The Greek god of Love, Cupid, falls in love with the beautiful mortal, Psyche.
Barthell, Edward Jr,
Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece
. Florida: University of`Miami Press, 1971. Very comprehensive narrative of all the Greek myths that form the backbone of classical literature. Useful reference aid.
Carlyon, Richard,
A Guide to the Gods
. New York: Quill Press, 1981. Over a thousand entries describing the stories of gods and goddesses from all over the earth. Excellent source.
Dawson, Grace.
Your World and Mine
. Boston: Ginn and Company, 1969. Sixth grade social studies textbook that contains a good unit on Ancient civilizations.
Duthie, Alexander,
The Greek Mythology
. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1979. An excellent handbook with information classified by subject. Table of Greek and Roman name variations.
Gans, Roma,
Reading Is Fun
. New York: Columbia University Press , 1949. Useful tips and techniques to help motivate children to read.
Grant, M, and Hazel J.
Gods and Mortals in Classical Mythology
New York: Random House, 1973. Handbook of classical mythology. Good reference text.
Green, Roger,
Heroes of Greece and Troy
, New York: Walck, Inc., 1961. Tales of Ancient Greece skillfully woven into one continuous narrative. Great for reading to class.
Green, Roger,
Tales of Greek Heroes
. New York: Penguin Books, 1958. Easy to read collection of myths, one story growing right out of another. Excellent for oral classroom reading.
Guerber, H.A.
The myths of Greece and Rome
, London: Harrap Press, 1938. Famous Greek and Roman tales told in simple but graphic style. Entertaining. Genealogical table of gods and glossary.
Hamilton, Edith.
Mythology
. New York: Mintor Press, 1940. Standard text of mythology presents the view of the Greeks as creatures of light and reason.
Hillerich, Robert.
Fifty Wags to Raise Bookworms
. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1969. Service bulletin of excellent creative ideas to make reading more fun,
Perowne, Stewart.
Roman Mythology
. London: Hamlyn Publishing, Inc. Traces the development of religions in the Roman state. Very readable text with rich illustrations.
Pinsent, John,
Greek Mythology
. London: Hamlyn Publish Company, 1969. Narration of familiar and lesser known stories. Traces development of certain myths from primitive times to Golden Age of Greece. Illustrations include superb selection of vase paintings and sculptures.
Seltman, Charles,
The Twelve Olympians
. New York: Crowell Pub. Co., 1960. Discusses origins and duties of major Olympian gods. Good illustrations.
Tripp, E.
Crowell’s Handbook of Classical Mythology
. New York: 1970. Many entries; those on major figures of myth are detailed. Good illustrations and full references to literary sources.