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A Child's Introduction To Greek Mythology
The Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures
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Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology acquaints kids ages 9-12 with all the fantastic and memorable classic Greek myths.
The book is organized into two main parts. The first section introduces the gods and goddesses, from Apollo to Hades, as well as nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, and the mortal descendants of Zeus, such as Hercules and Midas.
Part two is dedicated to the myths themselves: Pandora's Box, Prometheus' Discovery of Fire, the Trojan Horse, and many more.
Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. As with all of the other books in the Child's Introduction series, Meredith Hamilton's witty and charming illustrations add yet another dimension to the excellent and absorbing text.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781579128678
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 May 2011
Country: United States
Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 259.0mm
Height: 264.0mm
Weight: 769g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, A Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, and A Child's Introduction to Art. She is a former book editor living in Los Angeles, CA.
Meredith Hamilton has illustration the previous eight books in the Child's Intro series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.Also by Heather Alexander
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