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Author
Publisher
Otter-Barry Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Set in Ancient Greece, this inspiring story tells of an enslaved girl who became champion in the Heraean Games (the girls' and women's version of the Olympic Games) in the great stadium at Olympia. Born in Corinth, abandoned as a baby, she becomes nameless until her strength and skill are noticed by her owner, a famous athlete. Her spirit and courage take her to victory in the Games, to freedom and to fame."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents illustrated retellings of classic Greek myths, sharing the stories of Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Athena, Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa, with sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster that link the tales to constellations, history, geography, and culture, and including profiles, a family tree, and other resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Presents stories and colorful illustrations on Egyptian mythology, such as the story of the creation of the world with the sun god Ra, or of Anubis the god of the underworld, and the tale of Osiris and Isis.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden's gripping retelling breathes new life into Homer's classic The Odyssey.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to Europe to the Americas"--Provided by publisher
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
The timeless tales from the early books of the Bible have captivated generations. In this lush storybook, the fresh voice of lyrical storyteller Donna Jo Napoli and the lavish artwork of Christina Balit bring classic stories to life for a young, modern audience. Noah's Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, the ten plagues, Daniel and the lions' den, Jonah and the giant fish, and many more of the Bible's most powerful stories--27 in all--are compellingly...
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