Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Napoli, Donna

Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781426308451)

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Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Napoli, Donna

Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

$33.90
Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters by Napoli, Donna

Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

$33.90
Format: Library Binding
Description
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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.

Author: Donna Jo Napoli
ISBN-10: 1426308450
ISBN-13: 9781426308451
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Language: English
Published: 10/11/2011
Pages: 192
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 11.80h x 9.10w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 148913 / Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2011 pg. 1721
Booklist 12/01/2011 pg. 50
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2012 pg. 109
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2011 pg. 34
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 137 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 10/01/2011
By Donna Jo Napoli
By Donna Jo Napoli
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Donna Jo Napoli is both a linguist and a writer of children's fiction. She received her BA in mathematics in 1970 and her Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures in 1973, both from Harvard University, then did a postdoctoral year in Linguistics at MIT. She is an award-winning author of poetry, novels, and short stories for children. A few of her award-winning children's books include Stones in Water (winner of the Golden Kite Award and the Sydney Taylor Award), Alligator Bayou (a Parents' Choice Gold book for historical fiction), Daughter of Venice (Nevada Young Readers' Award), Albert (Kentucky Bluegrass Award), and Mama Miti (Anne Izard's Storytellers' Choice Award and the Bock Book Award). Donna Jo lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Christina Balit has illustrated a number of children's books, including Atlantis and Escape from Pompeii. Before becoming a prize-winning illustrator, Ms. Balit studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. She lives in Kent, England.

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