<DIV><I>The If Odyssey</I> draws out the philosophy that lies behind each story in Homer's<BR>epic tale to introduce children not only to the exciting fables of Odysseus,<BR>but also to that other great Ancient Greek tradition, philosophy. Explore with<BR>Odysseus the value of happiness, non-existent entities, moral dilemmas, the<BR>philosophy of prophecy, and the nature of love among many other philosophical<BR>issues.</div><DIV> </div><DIV>From the author of <I>The If Machine</I>, this book offers stories and<BR>session plans suitable for use across the curriculum with children aged 8-16.<BR>Online you'll find maps of Odysseus' journey, The Words of Tiresias that<BR>provides clues for the children as to Odysseus' progress and an Ancient Greek language<BR>workshop with accompanying worksheets. You can use the ‘Storykit' section, which<BR>provides hints and tips on storytelling skills, to bring the tales of <I>The<BR>Odyssey</I> to life and stimulate independent, critical thinking with your<BR>class. <BR></div>