Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters

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.

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Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Published: 10/11/2011
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.6lbs
Size: 11.70h x 9.40w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781426308444
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 148913 / Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Monsters


Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended


Review Citation(s):
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

About the Author
DONNA JO NAPOLI is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. CHRISTINA BALIT is a graduate of the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. An award-winning dramatist and illustrator, Christina has painted more than 20 children's books, including Blodin and the Beast by Michael Morpurgo, Zoo in the Sky, The Planet Gods, The Lion Bible, National Geographic's Treasury of Greek Mythology, and National Geographic's Treasury Egyptian Mythology. Her author titles include Escape From Pompeii, Atlantis, The Legend of the Lost City, and An Arabian Home. Her plays include Woman With Upturned Skirt, The Sentence, and Needle (winner of the Brave New Role award).