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Treasury of Greek Mythology Description
With stunning artwork and lively and strong story-telling, this title presents Greek myths in a most accessible manner, making it a must-have addition to the family library and a sure hit for all those intrigued with the fascinating and fantastic tales of Greek mythology. Christina Balit's stunning artwork combines with Donna Jo Napoli's exquisite writing to create a beautiful volume on Greek mythology. Separated into two main sections, the volume first brings to life the stories of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena. Next readers delve into the fascinating tales of heroes and monsters including Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa. All the while stunning artwork and creative, lively, and accessible storytelling will captivate them. Each section ends with profile of 'other' gods and goddesses and heroes and monsters. "NG Treasury of Greek Mythology" is sure to wow children and parents and become a keepsake title that families will return to again and again.Details
| OPC | P6DWMP |
|---|---|
| Codes | 1426308442 (ISBN-10) |
| 9781426308444 (ISBN) |
Detailed Product Information
| Release Date | 14/10/2011 |
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| Book Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Kids |
| Author | Donna Jo Napoli |
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Treasury of Greek Mythology
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.
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Alternative names:
- ISBN Treasury of Greek Mythology
Detailed Product Information
Features
| Language version | English |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children & teenagers |
| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | 11/10/2011 |
| Number of pages | 192 pages |
| Written by | Donna Jo Napoli |
| Publisher | National Geographic Children’s Books |
| Recommended age group | Child |
| Recommended age (min) | 8 yr(s) |
| Recommended age (max) | 12 yr(s) |
| International Standard Book Number (ISBN) | 9781426308444 |
| Illustrator | Christina Balit |
| Book cover type | Hardcover |
| Book illustrations | Yes |