| Record Number |
646623 |
| ISBN |
9780241397459 |
| Author |
Menzies, Jean |
| Title |
Greek myths / by Jean Menzies. |
| Cover title |
Greek myths : meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of Ancient Greece. |
| Publication details |
London, UK : Dorling Kindersley, 2020. |
| Pagination etc. |
160 pages : colour illustrations, map ; 29 cm. |
| Summary Note |
Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before. Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The 12 labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each classic story. Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the gods and a map detailing Odysseus' long voyage home from the Trojan War. The reference section provides key background information, such as Ancient Greek storytelling and the incredible beasts of the myths, and a pronunciation guide. Greek Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. It will be treasured forever. |
| Target audience note |
7 - 9 years old. |
| Subject |
Goddesses -- Juvenile literature |
| Gods -- Juvenile literature |
| Heroes -- Juvenile literature |
| Monsters -- Juvenile literature |
| Legends -- Juvenile literature |
| Fables -- Juvenile literature |
| Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature |
| Greece -- History -- Juvenile literature |
| Added Entry |
Ponder, Katie |
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