Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters Reinforced Libr Edition Contributor(s): Napoli, Donna Jo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1426308442 ISBN-13: 9781426308444 Publisher: National Geographic Kids
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Europe |
Dewey: 398.209 |
LCCN: 2011024327 |
Age Level: 8-12 |
Grade Level: 3-7 |
Lexile Measure: 860(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 9.4" W x 11.7" L (2.60 lbs) 192 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
Awards: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Seven to Ten, 2012 |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2011 School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 130 Publishers Weekly 10/24/2011 pg. 51 Booklist 12/01/2011 pg. 50 Shelf Awareness 11/29/2011 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 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 148913 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
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