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Book Synopsis: School Library Journal Best Books of 2011Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading AssociationCapitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens2012 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.
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Introduce your children to the captivating world of Greek mythology with the Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters. This extraordinary book, recognized by the School Library Journal as one of the Best Books of 2011, is a must-have addition to any child's library.
Written by acclaimed author Donna Jo Napoli and beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Christina Balit, this volume brings to life the timeless tales of gods and goddesses like Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Athena, and heroes and monsters such as Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa. Through lyrical text and stunning artwork, your children's imaginations will be captivated.
What sets this book apart is the additional information provided by National Geographic. Each myth is enhanced with sidebars linking them to constellations, geography, history, and culture. Your young readers will be thrilled to see how these ancient stories are connected to real-life events, people, and places. With a family tree and a "cast of characters" profile page, the relationships between each god, goddess, hero, and monster become clear.
As an added bonus, the book features a mapping feature that adds an element of fun and fascination for your children. They will be able to immerse themselves in the world of Greek mythology, exploring the different locations mentioned in the stories.
At the end of the book, you will find resource notes and ample back matter directing readers to more information. This comprehensive guide ensures that your children can continue to dive deeper into the fantastic tales of Greek mythology long after they have finished reading the book.
Don't miss out on this captivating treasure - the Treasury of Greek Mythology is sure to become a family keepsake. Order your copy today and let your children's imaginations soar!
Order your copy of the Treasury of Greek Mythology now to embark on a mythical adventure!
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