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5) Mythology
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Surveys the treatment of gods, goddesses, the heavens, creation, death, and evil as expressed in various mythologies around the world. Here is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Photographs of masks, jewelry, and sculptures offer a unique view of mythology and its gods, heroes, and monsters.
7) Achilles
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Author
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
1962 [c1946]
Description
Colum wrote "The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy" in 1918 as a retelling of Homer's epic poems, "Iliad" and "Odyssey," intended for younger readers. It recounts the perilous adventures of Odysseus on his journey back from the war in Troy, including his encounter with the horrible Cyclops, the duplicitous Sirens, and the evil Circe. One of Colum's many successful children's novels, these stories will be enjoyed as much today as they were...
Author
Publisher
Published in the USA by EDC Pub
Pub. Date
c1997
Description
Deep in the heart of enemy territory, through mountainous seas and uncharted lands, Jason and his fearless crew, the Argonauts, do battle with giants, dragons, monsters and a merciless sea god to bring the legendary Golden Fleece back to Greece.
13) Cyclopes
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the cyclops characters and their roles in Greek and Roman mythology.
14) Odysseus
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to the character of Odysseus and his importance in Greek mythology.
16) Medusa
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A retelling of the myth of Medusa, turned by Athena's curse into a gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone, and Perseus' quest to vanquish her in order to save his mother's life.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 13
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Description
First published in 1921, "The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" by the acclaimed and award-winning children's author Padraic Colum is a classic retelling of the ancient mythological tales of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Woven into this volume of Greek mythology are also the stories of the creation of the heavens and the earth, Zeus's battle with the Titans, Pandora's box, Persephone in the Underworld...
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