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TREASURY OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY
CLASSIC STORIES OF GODS, GODDESSES, HEROES & MONSTERS |
| By: |
Donna Jo Napoli |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£19.99 |
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£14.59 |
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£5.40 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1426308442 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781426308444 |
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Currently 20 available |
| Publisher: |
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS |
| Pub. date: |
11 October, 2011 |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children's imaginations. |
| Synopsis: |
The new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology offers timeless stories of Greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Brought to life with lyrical text by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli and stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Christina Balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa will fascinate and engage children's imaginations.National Geographic completes the book with embellishments of each story: sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster link the myths to constellations, geography, history, and culture to help young readers connect the stories to real life events, people, and places. A family tree and a "cast of characters" profile page help make relationships between the characters clear, and a mapping feature adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information round out this luminous book. Sure to dazzle all those intrigued with the fantastic tales of Greek mythology and enchant new readers, this vibrant book will soon become a family keepsake.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. School Library Journal Best Books of 2011Eureka! Silver Honour Books-California Reading AssociationCapitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens2012 Notable Children's Books-ALSC |
| Reader Age: |
From 5 to 10 years |
| Illustrations: |
Full-Colour Illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
National Geographic Kids |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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