Treasury of Greek Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli

Treasury of Greek Mythology

Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

Donna Jo Napoli

Disney - RHCB · Print & ebook · October 11, 2011

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011 Eureka!

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Who it’s for
Lyrical retellings and striking artwork make Greek myths inviting, with real-world connections close at hand.
Themes
Greek mythology, Gods, heroes, and monsters, Myths linked to history and culture
Genres
Greek & Roman Myths, Fairy Tale Collections, Ancient Civilizations

About this book

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.

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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.

Myths, Made vivid

Lyrical retellings and striking artwork make Greek myths inviting, with real-world connections close at hand.

Come here for

  • Gods, heroes, and monsters rendered in lyrical text and vivid artwork
  • Myths linked to constellations, geography, history, and culture

Expect

  • A family tree, character profiles, and maps to clarify connections
  • Resource notes and further-reading suggestions in the back matter

Where it sits

Greek & Roman Myths51%
Ancient Civilizations35%
Fairy Tale Collections25%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Ancient History for Kids
  • European History for Kids
  • Myths & Folklore
Authors
Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher
Disney - RHCB
Published
October 11, 2011
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Greek mythology · Gods, heroes, and monsters · Myths linked to history and culture
Reading lane
Ancient History for Kids