The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus

Author: Aliki
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064461890
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend. "[Will meet the] demand for basic information on the gods and goddesses at the primary level."—BL. "Aliki's fans will welcome her introduction to these famous Greeks."—SLJ. 1994 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)

Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

Author: Liv Albert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507215495
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Includes bibliographic references and index.

The Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology

Author: Don Nardo
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 0756544793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.

Greek Gods & Goddesses

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
ISBN: 1622751531
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158

Book Description
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.

Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology Rock!

Author: Michelle M. Houle
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1464503680
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
"Read about the war between the Titans and the Olympians, Pandora's box, Demeter and Persephone, and six other myths"--Provided by publisher.

The Greek Gods

Author: Bernard Evslin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590441100
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
Brief, simplified tales introduce young readers to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greek mythology.

Greek Gods

Author: Patrick Auerbach
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781522715702
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life on earth. In many ways they were very human. They could be kind or mean, angry or pleasant, cruel or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other and even stole from each other. The ancient Greeks built great temples and sanctuaries to their gods. They held festivals in their honour, with processions, sports, sacrifices and competitions. Stories of the gods' exploits were told to children by their mothers and to large audiences by professional bards and storytellers. People today still enjoy hearing stories about the Greek gods. This book tells 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 your imagination. Here is a selection of what you will learn: The Creation and the Gods The Olympian Gods (and a few others) Prometheus, Epimetheus and Pandora Psyche and Eros Oedipus and His Children The Trojan War Learn more about Greek Gods NOW and scroll up to the top of this page and BUY it Now!

Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece

Author: Danielle Smith-Llera
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491402741
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25

Book Description
Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren t all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them."

Greek Gods and Goddesses

Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486418629
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
The ancient Greeks worshipped a host of gods and goddesses. Preserved today in poetry, art, and mythology, these divine beings were part of a religious pantheon from which worshippers sought health, good crops, and deliverance from enemies. This collection of mythical figures introduces youngsters to Greek mythology in an appealing way to fans of all ages.

Treasury of Greek Mythology

Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426311915
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
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. 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.