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This book tells about Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea and brother to Zeus.
Introduces the Greek god Poseidon and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
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"Hades, the Greek god of the dead, is waiting to take you on a tour of his kingdom in this riveting introduction to Greek mythology. Here you will learn about might gods, terrifying monsters, ancient rites, magic spells, and Furies with bloody talons that can tear a mortal to shreds. But stay close. Only the Dark Lord can guarantee your safety in the underworld. And remember: Do not enter if you are afraid of the dark - or of the dead" -- Cover.
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Discover the exciting and fascinating world of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes, from Zeus and Athena to Hercules, Medusa, and more! Take a journey through Mount Olympus, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome with this collection of the greatest tales found in Greek and Roman mythology. From origin stories to family drama, you'll learn about the most powerful Olympic gods including Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite,...
8) I am Pan
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1 unpaginated volume : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm
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"A picture book about the Greek god of the wild, shepherds, music, hunting and misrule, Pan."--
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Hera sends the Sphinx to Thebes to punish the inhabitants for disobeying her orders. The only way to escape death is by solving the Sphinx's riddle. Oedipus, a stranger who just arrived, decides to accept the challenge.
Hera envía la Esfinge a Tebas para castigar a los habitantes por desobedecer sus órdenes. La única forma de escapar de la muerte es resolviendo el enigma de la Esfinge. Edipo, un extraño que acaba de llegar, decide aceptar el...
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160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favorite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve 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 humor and intrigue of the original tales.
11) Greek myths
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48 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
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"Read these exciting myths from ancient Greece. Find out about great heroes and the gods and goddesses who helped--or hindered- them on their adventures."--
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191 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
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"A #1 kids and family podcast with many millions of downloads, National Geographic Kids Greeking Out retells classic Greek myths in a fresh and exciting way. The Greeking Out book brings you the same tongue-in-cheek tone and showcases some favorite tales from the podcast."--
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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"Young children love hearing about the larger-than-life characters and amazing tales of Greek mythology. My Little Golden Book About Greek Gods and Goddesses is full of exciting, colorful illustrations and descriptions of Athena, Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Hermes, and many more."--
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Achilles is his father's sixth son. His five brothers all died as infants. To protect Achilles from the same fate, his mother Thetis dips him into the River Styx. When Greece attacks Troy, Achilles joins the fight. Will his mother's treatment keep him from harm?
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Olympians volume 11
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76 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
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Retells in graphic novel format the story from Greek mythology of Hephaistos, the god of fire.
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32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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When Atlas loses a battle with Zeus, he is exiled to Tartarus. But Atlas escapes to live among the Mauri, where he becomes very successful. But Zeus finds out and punishes Atlas by forcing him to hold the heavens away from the earth. Will Atlas bear this weight forever? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Jason is of noble birth. His father is Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. But he is denied the throne by his uncle Pelias. Pelias offers to step aside if Jason brings him the Golden Fleece. Will Pelias honor his side of the bargain?
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Zeus's son Perseus has no wedding gift for King Polydectes so he offers to bring the king what he most desires. King Polydectes asks for the head of the gorgon Medusa. A dangerous request, as whomever looks at Medusa turns to stone. Perseus gets a reflective shield from Athena and the helmet of invisibility, a sword, and winged sandals from Hermes to aid his quest. Will these be enough to conquer the gorgon?
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