Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from ?Romulus and Remus? (which tells how Rome came to be) to ?Cupid and Psyche,? ?Oedipus and the Sphinx,? and more. For easy reference, theres also a detailed list and family tree of all the important gods and goddesses right at the start.

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.