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Greeking Out: Tales from the Underworld (Disney: National Geographic Kids)
Series: National Geographic Kids
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Behold 20 brand-new, hilarious adaptations of classic tales from Greek mythology, written by the dynamic duo behind the smash hit podcast Greeking Out! Want to know the greatest feats and strangest secrets of the Olympians and other gods, goddesses and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in...
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Behold 20 brand-new, hilarious adaptations of classic tales from Greek mythology, written by the dynamic duo behind the smash hit podcast Greeking Out!
Want to know the greatest feats and strangest secrets of the Olympians and other gods, goddesses and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place! Told in the same fresh, tongue-in-cheek voice that’s made National Geographic Kids Greeking Out a #1 kids and family podcast, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures and plain old mischief are sure to delight.
In this book you’ll encounter a god kidnapped by pirates, sheep used as camouflage, a super-shiny fleece, some dangerous metalworking, the world’s most perfect animal, a really heavy boulder and much more.
Dynamic, playful illustrations coupled with laugh-out-loud storytelling and fascinating nuggets of nonfiction information about ancient Greece—delivered by the fan-favourite Oracle of Wi-Fi—make this collection of fabulous fables the perfect fit for any curious reader who loves a great story.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761811449
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 August 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Scholastic Australia
Contributors:
- Illustrated by J. Espila
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 180.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 200
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