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FOP1986 LATIN LETTERS $18.95
Softcover, 152 pps. ISBN:9781585101986
Designed for use in the first or second year Latin college level course. These letters will give your students an insight into the Roman life. The detailed notes, grammar explanations, and exercises make this text convenient for intermediate-level classes.

FOP0439 ARCHAIC LATIN VERSE $24.95
Softcover, 110 pps. ISBN:9781585100439
A commentary of early Latin verse for survey courses in the history of Latin literature or as a supplement to Latin translation courses on epic, tragedy, comedy, and satire. Fragments are arranged by genre, with explanatory and grammatical notes. Includes selections from oral verse, Livius Naevius, Ennius, and others (Caecilius, Accius, Pacuvius, and Lucilius).

FOP1306 THE WORLDS OF ROMAN WOMEN $24.95
Softcover, 198 pps. ISBN:9781585101306
A reader for Intermediate Latin students at the HS/College level (including AP students) on the theme of women in the ancient world. Topics include childhood, learning, marriage, family, body, state, flirtation and work. Includes notes, glossary, index.

FOP1354 AURICULA MERETRICULA $12.95
Softcover, 58 pps. ISBN:9780941051354
This play is a unique text for students in their first semester of Latin. Each scene uses new vocabulary, thus reinforcing the students’ grasp of grammar by placing it in a living context. Provides an enticing introduction to Roman comedy and elegy.

FOP0910 PLAUTUS AMPHITRYO $18.95
Softcover, 164 pp., ISBN:9781585100910
This text is designed for use in intermediate courses in Latin at the college level, or as a fourth year reader. Plautus Amphitryo is an excellent example of Roman comedy. This new edition and commentary by Anne Mahoney provides access to the work and its many complexities.

BOL3979 Artes Latinae Lectiones: Graded Reader's Supplement $44.95
ISBN:9780865163973
The Sententiae of the Graded Reader on CD-ROM presents the curriculum in enhanced multimedia form. These aphorisms, proverbs, and mottoes are designed to build vocabulary, strengthen grammar skills, and allow users to have fun with Latin. New concepts and vocabulary are introduced in the same order as in the Artes Latinae texts, so current users of Artes Latinae will find it easy to strengthen and expand their Latin skills. Sententiae of the Graded Reader on CD-ROM can be used independently of Lectiones Primae and Secundae. Utilizing the highly acclaimed Transparent Language software, the program provides users with a detailed, easily accessible explanation of each sentence. Users can click on a word to learn its person, gender, number, meaning, role in the sentence, and English derivatives.

BOL2948 Lectiones Primae: Student Edition $24.50
W. Sweet, Softcover, 307 pps., ISBN:9780865162945
An illustrated graded reader for first-year Latin students, Lectiones Primae offers two types of readings, sententiae, a collection of sayings, proverbs, and mottoes; and gabellae, connected and extended readings accompanied by illustrations that show each successive change of action.
BOL2972 Teacher’s Edition, $24.50 ISBN:9780865162976

BOL2344 Lectiones Secundae: Student Edition $26.50
W. Sweet. Softcover, 387pp., ISBN:9780865162341
A graded reader for second-year Latin students, Lectiones Secundae features units that include prose, poetry and sententiae (aphorisms). The scope of Latin literature is represented by inclusions of both well-known and lesser-known authors.
BOL3057 Teacher’s Edition, $26.50 ISBN:9780865163058

BOL2891 38 LATIN STORIES $22.95
A. Groton, Softcover, 104pp., ISBN:9780865162891
Though intended as a supplement to Wheelock’s Latin, this book is well-suited for use in any introductory Latin course. All the stories in the book are based on actual Latin literature and mythology. The texts span a wide range of levels, as the difficulty increases as the book progresses. Students will learn how classical Latin was really written as they become familiar with the works of the great Latin authors.
BOL5912 Teacher's Guide 32 pps., ISBN:9780865165915 $10.95

MGH8859 BEGINNING LATIN POETRY READER $14.95
G. Betts, D. Franklin, Softcover, 320 pp, ISBN:9780071458856
This anthology incorporates more than 70 passages of Latin poetry dating from the early Republic to the late Silver Age including Horace, Virgil, and Juvenal. Also included are extensive notes, a time chart showing the historical and literary context for each author, clear explanations of Latin poetic rhythm and its influence on Western culture.

PH095X Daimon $23.95
Richard Case, Softcover, ISBN:9780883340950
Daimon is a student-written narrative that carries through all stages of first-year grammar and vocabulary. Never again will Latin students regard the subject as dull or dead after this adventurous odyssey with Daimon.

BOL3685 Vergil Selections Oral Readings $65.95
Snokowsky
This exciting [Living Voice] series of cassettes for teachers and students features oral performances of important works in Latin by Robert Sonkowsky, Professor of Classics at the University of Minnesota and professional actor. The series also features readings in classical Greek and introductory tapes by Professor Stephen Daitz, Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages, City College, CUNY, and editor of the series. The readings incorporate the Restored Classical pronunciation of Latin and Greek after the scholarly conclusions of historical linguists. Each reading in this series is produced on clear-sounding cassettes, housed in a sturdy vinyl album, and accompanied by the original Latin or Greek text and a facing English translation in booklet form.

BOL6285 VERGIL FOR BEGINNERS $26.50
This text is intended for the first year high school Latin students or those who are entering their second semester of College Latin. It presents 6 short selections from Vergil’s Aeneid accompanied by grammar exercises and vocabulary aides. Grammar exercises present and review key elements of grammar for each reading selection, and Latin synonyms promote reading comprehension. The use of this reading supplement will help students develop the ability to handle Latin literature as they reach an advanced level. ISBN:9780865166288
BOL6295 VERGIL FOR BEGINNERS TG $21.95 ISBN:9780865166295

BOL5963 Vergil’s Aeneid:Hero, War, Humanity (English) $18.95
G. Cobbold, Softcover, 366 pp., ISBN:9780865165960
Along with the classic’s original adventures on high seas, battles, and magic, this translation of Vergil’s Aeneid also contains an introduction, marginal summaries, a map of Aeneas’ voyage, a glossary of characters, a family tree of characters and gods, an outline of the plot, a timeline of significant Roman history, and questions for reflection and discussion.

BOL5785 VERGIL: A LEGAMUS - Transitional Reader $41.95
T. Sienkewicz & L. Osburn, Softcover, 136pp., ISBN:9780865165786
With approximately 200 lines from Vergil’s Aeneid, this text is designed for students making the transition from elementary and intermediate Latin to authentic Vergilian Latin. Also included are introductory materials, a grammatical appendix, pre and post reading materials to help understand the underlying cultural concepts, short explanations of grammatical and syntactical usages with exercises, a pull-out vocabulary section, as well as notes, tips, and examples of difficult grammar and vocabulary.

BOL4215 VERGIL’S AENEID: BOOKS I-VI $44.95
Clyde Pharr, Softcover, 545pp., ISBN:9780865164215
Here is the book that revolutionized Latin textbooks with its student-friendly features. The text contains vocabulary and notes on the same page as the Latin text, and a unique pull-out section of the most-often repeated words. Pharr’s version is the most popular textbook translation of Vergil’s Aeneid. Grammatical notes are supported by a full grammatical appendix; vocabulary memorization is aided by vocabulary lists, which are arranged by frequency of occurrence for easy drilling. Pharr’s is the proven edition for both classroom and home study. It contains full Latin text of Books I–VI of Vergil’s Aeneid

BOL5149 SERVIUS’ COMMENTARY ON BOOK IV OF VIRGIL’S AENEID $42.95
An Annotated Translation, Softcover, 170pp. ISBN:9780865165144
A unique tool for scholars and teachers, this translation and commentary, on facing pages with the original Latin, allows easy access to Servius’ seminal work on one of the most widely-read books of the Aeneid: Book 4. It features an introduction on the life of Servius, Latin text of Virgil’s Aeneid, Book 4, with Servius’ commentary beneath it, and a facing-page translation of both Virgil and Servius.

BOL4150 AENEID 10 & 12: PALLAS & TURNUS, STUDENT TEXT $14.50
Barbara Weiden Boyd, Softcover, 44 pp., ISBN:9780865164154
The supplement Pharr’s Vergil’s Aeneid contains text for X.420-509 and XII.791-842, 887-952, an introduction for each section, notes and vocabulary on same pages, and complete vocabulary in back.
BOL4282 Teachers Guide $9.95 Softcover, 13pp., ISBN:9780865164284

BOL4185 WHY VERGIL? $34.95
S.Quinn, Softcover, 451pp., ISBN:9780865164185
The reprinted essays cover a wide range. The first section is traditional literary analysis of high order; the second section is entitled “The Uses of Tradition and the Making of Meaning” and concentrates on Vergil’s influence. The third section contains twentieth-century works of literature, mostly poetic, that show Vergilian influence and will surely spark fine class discussions.
BOL4355 WHY VERGIL? $91.95 Hardcover, 451 pp., ISBN:9780865164352

PH7562 Fabulae Graecae $35.95
Softcover, 283 pp., ISBN:0801307562
With the stories of Perseus, Hercules, the Argonauts, and Ulysses as told in Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles, this anthology is full of delightful adventures that will help students better understand the language.

BOL4746 Rome's Golden Poets $46.00
St Louis Chamber Chorus ISBN:9780865164741
With its chronological, cultural, and ethnic diversity of composers, this recording testifies to the timeless power of the Golden Age of poetry. Selections from Catullus, Vergil, and Horace are performed by the St. Louis Chamber Chorus under the direction of Philip Barnes.

BOL4509 ROME AND HER KINGS: Livy I Graded Sections $26.95
W.D. Lowe, Softcover, 110 pp., ISBN:9780865164505 This graded reader is for students who have had the basic introductory features of Latin. It features Latin text with notes, vocabulary of proper names, exercises, maps, and Latin-English vocabulary.

BOL5440 LATIN PROVERBS: WISDOM FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN TIMES $27.50
W. Sweet, Softcover, 277 pp., ISBN:9780865165441
A collection of 1,188 quotations in Latin, translated into English. Enlightening, amusing, and thought-provoking from about 100 different authors. These proverbs range from ancient authors, the Bible, state mottoes, and legal phrases.

BOL5696 CIVIS ROMANUS: A READER FOR THE FIRST 2 YEARS OF LATIN $31.95
Cobban & Coleburn, Softcover, 128 pp., ISBN:9780865165694
The remarkable stories that grew from the civilization of ancient Rome are the basis of this unique reader which covers grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and culture. Included in this reader are sixty passages of graded Latin readings on Roman legends, people in Roman government, Roman education, historical figures, daily life, and famous events. Also included are a Latin-English vocabulary list, a general glossary, & a list of grammar for each reading.
BOL5696K Teacher's Pack $45.95 Includes answer key with the literal translations of all 60 Latin passages from the text.

LATIN READINGS AND MORE LATIN READINGS $36.50 Each

These texts will put variety into your intermediate Latin class. They offer an abundance of material from twenty centuries of Latin literature. The sections are arranged under headins that explore universal human values. Designed to be read rapidly withou formal translation, the readers supplement the intensive work necessary.
BOL0449 Latin Readings Text ISBN:9780865160446
BOL0430 Latin Readings Teacher’s Manual ISBN:9780865160439
BOL0465 More Latin Readings Text ISBN:9780865160460
BOL0457 More Latin Readings Teacher’s Manual ISBN:9780865160453

BOL5505 READING LIVY’S ROME: Selections from Books I-VI of “Ab Urbe Condita” $48.50
M. Minkova & T. Tunberg, Softcover, 110 pp., ISBN:9780865165502
This book eases students into reading Livy’s history with high-interest selections. Paraphrases with vocabulary stand opposite simplified and annotated Livian passages. The readings progress to authentic Livian passages with fewer vocabulary aids. Also included are page glossaries, an English section with titles for easy context, graduated passages, notes on syntax and grammar, and full vocabulary.
BOL6005 TEACHER'S EDITION $40.50 ISBN:9780865166004

BOL4401 TONIGHT THEY ALL DANCE: 92 Latin and English Haiku $25.50
D. Sacre, M. Smets, Softcover, 93 pp., ISBN:9780865164406
Tonight They All Dance can serve as a primer to the composition of Latin verse and lend students and scholars alike insight into the intricacies and joys of writing poetry in a non-native language. Haiku, with its short form and engaging content, is the ideal instrument for a first exploration of Latin poetic composition.
BOL441X TONIGHT THEY ALL DANCE: 92 Latin and English Haiku $40.50
Hardcover, 93 pp., ISBN:9780865164413

AM5574 AUCTORES LATINI: Reader and Workbook $17.95
M. E. Snodgrass, Softcover, 122 pp., ISBN:9780877205579
Students who have completed one year of high-school Latin will enjoy these 20 readings by a variety of authors. Each story is followed by exercises that develop comprehension skills and strengthen mastery of forms and structure. As a further educational aid, marginal vocabulary aids and end vocabulary list facilitate understanding.
AM5574K Answer Key $6.50

BOL4037 LATIN READINGS FOR REVIEW: Elementary Latin Translation Book $26.50
D. Hoffman, Softcover, 192 pp., ISBN:9780865164031
This graded reader is a useful book to accompany and supplement any first-year Latin text. The Latin is pure, simple, idiomatic, and easily understood by beginning students. New grammatical forms and constructions are introduced one by one in a carefully graded order. Each review features two readings that acquaint the student with the chief events of Roman history and stories from Greek mythology. A listing of Latin references further facilitates the use of the reader.

BOL505X EMBERS OF THE ANCIENT FLAME: Latin Love Poetry selections from Catullus $34.95
Horace, and Ovid, C Murphy, D. Thiem, R. Moore, 2nd Edition, Softcover, 114 pp., ISBN:9780865166097
This compilation includes 32 poems in Latin with an accompanying page of grammar and vocabulary notes. Also included are introductions to Catullus, Horace, and Ovid to accompany their poetry. Two maps, ancient art, suggested readings, full vocabulary, and Appedices are also featured.

BOL5563 LABORS OF AENEAS: What a Pain It Was to Found the Roman Race $18.95
Rose Williams, Softcover, 108 pp. ISBN:0865165564
This book retells the story of The Aeneid in a light-hearted and understandable manner with humorous insights and asides. This volume makes Books I-XII of Vergil’s Aeneid approachable and may be used in conjunction with the Latin text of Vergil’s Aeneid in high school classrooms. It contains the story of The Aeneid, Books I-XII, notes, and a glossary of gods prominent in the story.

BOL553X The Smell of Sweat: Greek Athletics, Olympics and Culture With CD $34.95
Book & CD ISBN:9780865165533
From the games of the Iliad to the foundation of the Olympic games, from the poetry of Pindar to the celebrations of the festival, this book covers all aspects of Greek Athletics.

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