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1) Greek myths
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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 Labours of Herakles, 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...
2) Greek myths
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
A collection of Greek myths full of the most well-known and celebrated myths.
Author
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Written in first-person, we hear from the astute sorceress Medea and her pivotal role in the quest for the Golden Fleece; discover the contributions of Cretan princess Ariadne in the slaying of the Minotaur; witness the strength and resilience of Atalanta, Circe, Helen of Troy, and many other women who have been previously overshadowed by their male counterparts. With her meticulous research and insightful storytelling, readers will be mesmerized...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Retells a part of the Odyssey in which Odysseus and his men, returning from the Land of the Dead determined to sail home to Ithaca, encounter Scylla, the six-headed monster, and Charybdis, the deadly whirlpool.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"You are the mighty Greek hero Theseus, on a quest to prove that you are the rightful heir to Athens' throne. But your journey is filled with danger. A giant, an evil witch, and the half-man half-bull monster known as the Minotaur stand in your way. Do you have what it takes to find your long-lost father and make him proud? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into Theseus' adventures...
11) The Odyssey
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
A retelling of Homer's epic that describes the wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A #1 kids and family podcast with many millions of downloads, National Geographic Kids Greeking Out retells classic Greek myths in a fresh and exciting way. The Greeking Out book brings you the same tongue-in-cheek tone and showcases some favorite tales from the podcast."--
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Retells the Greek myth of Persephone, abducted by Hades and taken to the Underworld as his bride, and her mother, Demeter, whose grief over losing her daughter brings about the coming of the seasons.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 3
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces Hera, Zeus's wife and goddess of air, sky, and the heavens, and the only thing Zeus fears.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 5
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Graphically adapts the adventures of the Greek god of the seas, presenting the myth of how Poseidon became the king of the oceans and such stories as Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus and Polyphemos, and the founding of Athens.
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