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Treasury of Greek mythology : classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes & monsters

by Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948-

Format: Print Book 2011
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Summary
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011Eureka! Silver Honor Books--California Reading AssociationCapitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens2012 Notable Children's Books--ALSCThe 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.
Contents
Gaia, mother Earth
Uranus, father heaven
Cronus, Titan king
Zeus, king of the gods
Hestia, goddess of the hearth
Poseidon, god of the seas
Athena, goddess of wisdom
Hades, god of the underworld
Demeter, goddess of the harvest
Apollo, god of music
Artemis, goddess of the hunt
Hera, goddess of marriage
Hephaestus, god of metalworking
Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty
Hermes, messenger of the gods
Ares, god of war
Helios, Sun god
Selene, goddess of the Moon
Dionysus, god of wine
Perseus, the ill-fated hero
Orion, the hunter
Heracles, the hero who became immortal
Jason, wanderer of the seas
Theseus, the king of Athens
Helen, the lethal beauty.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "This large, opulent-looking volume introduces 25 major figures in Greek mythology. A typical entry opens with a dramatic, double-page illustration and continues with four pages that include descriptive and narrative text, a large illustration, a sidebar, a decorative border, and plenty of white space. The informative sidebars are illustrated with small photos, digital images, and reproductions of period art and artifacts. With so many figures to introduce in a limited space, powerful stories sometimes feel overly summarized. Still, Napoli writes in a lively, often colorful style, sparked by such comments as, Wickedness deserves to crawl through the slime. Balit's illustrations feature formal design, brilliant colors, stylized figures, and repeated shapes. The poster-like, double-page pictures are particularly strong. Rounding out the compendium, the excellent back matter includes a map of Greece, a timeline, an annotated, illustrated cast of characters, a bibliographic note, and lists of recommended books and websites. A fine addition to mythology collections.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Publisher's Weekly Review: "Napoli brings new life to the familiar stories of Greek mythology in this intimate compilation, telling each tale with grace, clarity, and emotion. When Demeter mourns her missing daughter, "Her cheeks grew hollow, her body gaunt. Greens turned brown.... Hunger twisted the innards of every living creature." Through the brief but vivid retellings, readers will better understand such figures as Apollo, Ares, Dionysus, and Helen, while sidebars contextualize the stories. Balit's majestic and sinuous spreads mimic the drama and passion of the legends. Ages 8-12. (Oct.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."
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Additional Information
Subjects Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature.
Mythology, Greek.
Publisher Washington, D.C. :National Geographic Society,2011
Other Titles Greek mythology
Contributors Balit, Christina, illustrator.
Language English
Description 191 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 31 cm
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.
ISBN 9781426308444
1426308442
9781426308451
1426308450
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