Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece
- ISBN-10
- 0744029937
- ISBN-13
- 9780744029932
- Series
- Greek Myths
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 160
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-14
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Authors
- DK, Jean Menzies
Description
This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labors of Heracles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humor and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each classic story. Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide. Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. It will be treasured forever.
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