Jason and the Argonauts
Jason and the Argonauts
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Jason and the Argonauts

Written by Robert Byrd
Hardcover
$17.99
$16.73
6 - 9
Reading age
48
Page count
164
Words per page
NC1040L
Lexile measure
Oct 11, 2016
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A beautifully illustrated account of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts with informative details from the award-winning author of Electric Ben The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths. Here, master artist Robert Byrd has created a striking telling of the legend for a new generation of readers. Complete with explanatory notes and illustrated back matter, Jason and the Argonauts traces each step of our hero’s journey, from the Golden Fleece’s origin story and Jason’s childhood to his triumphant return with the prize and eventual death. Deftly designed to accommodate glorious large pictures and captioned insets, the book is not only a great story, but a wealth of information about ancient Greece.

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heroeshistoryadventure and adventurerssocial scienceGreek and Roman mythology

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780803741188
    Publication Date
    October 11, 2016
    Publisher
    Dial Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2016
    Page Count
    48
    Words Per Page
    164
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2015040910
    Lexile® Level
    NC1040L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    188250
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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