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Greek Myths: Three Heroic Tales
SKU
055912
ISBN
9781782853497
Grade 4-AD
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Description
Enter the world of gods and heroes, tragedy and adventure in this retelling of three classic Greek myths. Join a mother's desperate search for her daughter in "Demeter and Persephone," journey through a labyrinth in "Theseus and the Minotaur," and fight for true love against all odds in "Orpheus and Eurydice." Each story is beautifully illustrated, and includes a brief exploration of the origin and inspiration of the myth and a list of the characters with pronunciations. The book also includes a brief glossary, a map of ancient Greece, a family tree of the Greek gods, and a chart of the twelve Olympians. Look for other advanced readers from Barefoot Books, such as Adventures of Odysseus, Arabian Nights, and Robin Hood. 136 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel E.
Publisher's Description of Greek Myths: Three Heroic Tales
Do you dare journey to the underworld? Immerse young readers in 3 classic adventure tales from ancient Greece with this dynamic new chapter book.
Includes the popular myths of Demeter and Persephone, Daedalus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Eurydice to give kids a head start in English class
Bursts with illustrated character lists, a glossary, a Greek gods family tree, and a map of ancient Greece to make mythology kid-friendly
Features enthralling artwork by The Arabian Nights and The Blue Bird's Palace illustrator Carole Hnaff to help younger readers follow the story
Written by two world-renowned storytellers and edited by a Classics expert to craft authentic and thrilling retellings
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Barefoot Books |
| Grades: | 4-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781782853497 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.6875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.65 |
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