"When Princess Atalanta is born, a daughter rather than the son her parents hoped for, she is left on a mountainside to die. But even then, she is a survivor. Raised by a mother bear under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis, Atalanta grows up wild and free, with just one condition: if she marries, Artemis warns, it will be her undoing. Although she loves her beautiful forest home, Atalanta yearns for adventure. When Artemis offers her the chance...

Retells the myth of the Greek princess, rejected by her father, raised by bears, won in marriage in a race by Melanion, and then changed into a lioness by an angry Aphrodite.

After giving Athena a makeover Aphrodite becomes jealous of her friend, but she focuses on figuring out how to help a mortal win a race against Atalanta, which will result in either their marriage or his death.

Collects ten classic Greek and Roman myths about gods, goddesses, and heroes, including Ulysses, King Midas, Cupid, Icarus, and Atalanta.

Relates the exploits of Venus and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Aeneus and Adonis, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

This fun new series offers a fascinating way to introduce youngsters to the characters in Greek mythology. Each book contains an introduction that explains the origins of mythology, an A-Z Hall of Fame featuring the key characters in each book, full profiles of each character with their amazing myths, and much more.