For Greek myth fans those who cant get enough of the DAulaires 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 historys 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. Homers epic poem The Iliad is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliffs retelling of the classic saga embodies all of the astonishing drama romance and intrigue of ancient Greece. Dont 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 68 Stories in Appendix B. show more