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Ancient Greece and Rome Grades 6-8: Multcolib School Corps

(updated 6/2026) A selection of fiction and nonfiction titles about ancient Greece and Rome for middle school students The library has already-prepared Buckets of Books on this topic that you can check out. The Buckets contain books similar to those on the list (though not every title is exactly the same) plus a teacher's guide. See link below for Buckets of Books. This custom book list was created by Multnomah County Library School Corps librarians. Are you a teacher who lives or works in Multnomah County? Are you a teacher that lives or works in Multnomah County? Need a custom booklist? https://multcolib.org/assignment-alert -Jackie P.

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40 items

  • "Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators."
    Book, 2022New York : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022. — j 937.63 J291a 2022
  • "Travel back in time and explore the extraordinary world of ancient Rome. From bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, find out what it was like to live in one of history's biggest empires."
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2025. — j 937 C5542a 2025
  • "Ever wonder if you have what it takes to go head to head with the gods and monsters of Percy Jackson's world? This complete compendium contains everything you need to know about those you may encounter on your journey. "
    Book, 2025Glendale, California : Disney Press, 2025. — j PETERS 2025
  • She Speaks

    the Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words

    Cargill, Honor,
    Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of…
    Book, 2024London : Magic Cat Publishing, 2024. — j 398.2082 C276s 2024
  • "Behold 20 brand-new, hilarious adaptations of classic tales from Greek mythology, written by the dynamic duo behind the smash hit podcast Greeking Out!"
    Book, 2024Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2024] — j 398.20938 C979g 2024
  • Greeking Out

    Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths : An Official Podcast Tie-in

    Curtis, Kenny,
    "The Greeking Out book brings you the same tongue-in-cheek tone and showcases some favorite tales from the podcast."
    Book, 2023Washington, D.C : National Geographic, 2023. — j 292.13 C979g 2023
  • "Travel back in time to a civilization rich in epic heroes, powerful gods, myths, and legends. Discover how ancient Greek art, ideas, science, and medicine have influenced the world today, and how a sports festival in honor of the god Zeus became…
    Book, 2023New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023. — j 938 P3613a 2023
  • If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation to Ancient Rome, this is the only guidebook you would need. It provides information about ancient Rome like culture, economics, fashion, history, law, and politics of the time while offering…
    Book, 2019New York : Puffin Books, 2019. — j 937 S8746t 2019
  • From art and architecture to politics, philosophy, and mathematics, "western civilization" owes a great deal to the achievements of ancient Greece, but what do we really know about this long-gone civilization? This book takes readers several…
    Book, 2019New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2019. — j 938 F267a 2019
  • Although the Roman Empire fell in the 5th century, many of its accomplishments live on in our modern world. Readers will learn about the advancements Rome made in politics, architecture, law, and the arts.
    Book, 2019New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2019. — j 937 F267a 2019
  • Describes the construction and history of the Colosseum, the largest oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy.
    Book, 2017New York, New York : Grosset & Dunlap, An Imprint of Penguin Random House, [2017] — j 937.6 O185w 2017
  • Dreadful deaths and creative killings offer a unique lens through which to examine a major historical period.
    Book, 2016New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2016. — j 937.06 B2621g 2016
  • Learn about daily life, religion, technology, military might and legacy of Ancient Greece.
    Book, 2015Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2015] — j 938 B1544a 2015
  • Architecture, military power and technology all contributed to the rise of Ancient Rome.
    Book, 2015Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2015] — j 937 H213a 2015
  • Enter the world of the ancient Greeks and discover what daily life was really like. Discover what foods were popular, how children were educated, which jobs people did, and much more!
    Book, 2015Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann Raintree, [2015] — j 938 N224d 2015
  • How would you spend your day if you lived in the time of gladiators and senators?
    Book, 2015Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann Raintree, [2015] — j 937 N224dL 2015
  • An illustrated adaptation of the mythology classic traces Odysseus' 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War, a fateful journey marked by a man-eating Cyclops, deadly Sirens, the fury of the sea-god Poseidon and Odysseus' faithful wife's efforts to…
    Book, 2012Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2012. — j 883 C9513o 2012
  • Treasury of Greek Mythology

    Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

    Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948-
    An introduction to some of the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon.
    Book, 2011Washington : National Geographic Society, [2011] — j 398.20938 N216t 2011
  • Ancient Greece

    An Interactive History Adventure

    Caper, William
    Describes the life and times of ancient Greece. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life from the perspectives of a resident of Athens and a resident of Sparta.
    Book, 2010Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, ©2010. — j 938 C239a 2010