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The 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.