Classical Greece read-aloud for 6th grade & 10th grade girls

[ereks mom]

I plan to read a chapter or two aloud each day and then assign a chapter or two to be read independently. I want to select a book that will appeal to both the 6th grader and the 10th grader, but that is not too difficult or "mature" for the 6th grader. (In case you're wondering, I will also require the 10th grader to read and research using other materials and books, so she won't be getting off too lightly :) .)

 

Here's what's on my list of choices for the read-aloud to do with both girls:

 

Archimedes and the Door of Science

Lion in the Gateway

Theras and His Town

 

Would you choose one of these, or is there another that you think would be better?

[Alphabetika]

Well, I don't know about the 2nd and 3rd books you mention, as I've never read them, but in our house Archimedes is about a 3rd grade book. A really good 3rd grade book, but definitely below 6th and 10th grades.

 

Are you going to be reading any Greek myths? Take a look at Edith Hamilton's Mythology, if so, or even any of the Padraic Colum books.

 

I'm interested to see what others suggest!