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Treasury of Greek Mythology

Author : Donna Jo Napoli

Publisher : Disney Electronic Content

Page : 344 pages

File Size : 17,4 MB

Release : 2014-10-08

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1426311915

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School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens 2012 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. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.







Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology

Author : A. W. Buckey

Publisher : ABDO

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 41,95 MB

Release : 2018-12-15

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1532170688

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The sky-god Zeus, the hero Heracles, and the fearsome Minotaur are well-known subjects of Greek mythology. Greek Gods, Heroes, and Mythology explores the gods, heroes, creatures, and stories of Greek mythology, in addition to examining their influence today. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.



Everything Mythology

Author : B. A. Hoena

Publisher : Everything

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 40,53 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Mythology

ISBN : 1426314981

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"Battle mysterious monsters, join a quest with a courageous hero, and feast and frolic with the gods [in this introduction to mythology around the world]"--Page 4 of cover.



Favorite Norse Myths

Author : Abbie Farwell Brown

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 37,21 MB

Release : 2012-03-08

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0486147363

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Exciting tales from the land of the midnight sun bristle with the mighty deeds of warriors, gods, giants, and other fantastic beings of Norse and Viking legends. 6 illustrations.



Norse Mythology for Kids

Author : Mathias Nordvig

Publisher : Rockridge Press

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 37,8 MB

Release : 2021-10-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781638788324

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"Featuring timeless stories from such countries as Iceland, Norway, and Denmark, this is your entryway into the magical world of Scandinavian folklore. With vividly detailed illustrations that pair with each myth, you'll feel like you are defending Asgard on the battlefield with the almighty Odin, shape-shifting from a snake to a hawk with the trickster Loki, slaying dragons with the brave Sigurd, and much more. Follow these engaging Norse mythology legends, and learn everything there is to know about the tall tales of the Norse"--



Thor Speaks!

Author : Vicky Alvear Shecter

Publisher : Astra Publishing House

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 40,40 MB

Release : 2015-09-29

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1620915995

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One day in the distant future, Thor, the Norse god of thunder, is destined to battle the giant snake that threatens to devour the world. Until then, mortals of Middle Earth look to Thor and his magic hammer for protection from evil. In this third volume of the Secrets of the Ancient Gods series, Thor takes time from his duties to lead readers through the mythological Norse realms, those mysterious worlds that are home to gods, giants, elves, and monsters. He also delves into the age of the Vikings and reveals how they lived and what they believed. Using Thor as her humorous narrator, author Vicky Alvear Shecter provides a well-researched and unconventional nonfiction introduction to Norse mythology. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.



Norse Myths

Author : Matt Ralphs

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 16,85 MB

Release : 2021-08-17

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0744052521

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A beautifully illustrated and compelling collection of more than 30 ancient Norse myths for children. Exciting stories, extraordinary creatures, and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths--first told long ago by the Vikings. Perfect for children ages 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings. Read about Thor, the god of thunder and how he once disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge on a giant and retrieve his powerful hammer, Mjolnir; and how Sif, the goddess of fertility, had her long golden hair cut off by Loki, the trickster god. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the awe, majesty, and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story. Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the featured gods and goddesses and giving the context behind the myths. The reference section provides key background information, such as Norse cosmology and facts about the incredible Norse characters, and comes complete with a pronunciation e-guide. Norse 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. This stunning ebook will be treasured forever.



Hel

Author : Virginia Loh-Hagan

Publisher : Cherry Lake

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 46,29 MB

Release : 2018-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1534131159

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Hel in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the goddess of the underworld. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.