Treasury of Greek Mythology

By Donna Jo Napoli

Discover timeless Greek myths with gods, heroes, and monsters brought to life in a captivating new collection.

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192 pages· 24,666 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Dive into the enchanting world of Greek mythology with tales of Zeus, Aphrodite, and Perseus. This vibrant collection links myths to constellations and history, offering young readers a fascinating journey through ancient stories. Explore the relationships between gods and heroes with a detailed family tree and character profiles. Will these timeless tales of power, love, and adventure captivate your imagination?

From the publisher

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books–California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 Notable Children’s Books–ALSC 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.

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