Surveys classical mythology, discussing the relationship between greek and roman myths, and. Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli and stunning artwork by awardwinning illustrator christina balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and. Silver honor bookscalifornia reading association capitol choices 2012 list of noteworthy titles for children and teens 2012 notable childrens booksalsc the new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Silver honor book, treasury of greek mythology from awardwinning author donna jo napoli introduces a new generation to the enthralling tales of ancient greece. Treasury of egyptian mythology king county library system. Now even though donna jo napolis treasury of greek mythology. Book scavenger jennifer chambliss bertman j cha 810. The ancient myths are brought to life for todays readers.
The lyrical storytelling of awardwinning author donna jo napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient egypt in the year when angelina jolie will make cleopatra a. Perfect for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike, the resource investigates the legendary ancient greek island swallowed by the sea. This collection of timeless stories provides a thorough account of greek, roman, and norse mythology by highly acclaimed classicist edith hamilton. Did you know we have a free downloadable primary resource about the lost city of atlantis. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination.
See more ideas about mythology books, books and mythology. From apollo to zeus, perseus to medusa, the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of greek. The new national geographic treasury of egyptian mythology is a stunning tableau of egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous sun god ra, and legendary creatures like the sphinx. Stunning fullcolor illustrations historical facts, character profiles, back matter, and resource notes make this a wonderful supplement to mythology studies fans of goddess girls and percy jackson will love exploring the original. Stunning fullcolor illustrations historical facts, character profiles, back matter, and resource notes make this a wonderful supplement to mythology studies fans of goddess girls and percy jackson will love exploring the original myths. Treasury of greek mythology by donna jo napoli, christina. Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli and stunning artwork by awardwinning illustrator christina balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and heroes and monsters. Treasury of greek mythology by donna jo napoli scholastic. Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli and stunning artwork by awardwinning illustrator christina balit, the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and heroes and monsters such as.
Vibrant art adds a fresh twist to this collection, giving todays readers their own version. Treasury of greek mythology books, resources, supplies. Treasury of egyptian mythology king county library. A complete and enjoyable text which ive read since i was 8 and never stopped. And just like the popular national geographic treasury of greek mythology, the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life.
Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. Soak up the magic of the greek myths in this lyrical treasury. Classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters reinforced library ed. Jan 01, 2011 now even though donna jo napolis treasury of greek mythology. Oct 11, 2011 the new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. There are other books in the series from other greek myths that show different sides to the typical.
Ofttold tales retold with uncommon verve and outfitted with resplendent art decostyle portraits. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Treasury of greek mythology by donna jo napoli goodreads. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. Napoli opens with the rise of the mother force gaia to bring order to the whirling elements of chaos and closes with the devastation of the trojan war the doing of gods with too much time on their hands. They are unique as they are able to measure a child and a book on the same scale ensuring the right book gets to the right child at the right time. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular national geographic treasury of greek mythology and national geographic treasury of egyptian mythology. Treasury of greek mythology king county library system. Treasury of greek mythology ebook by donna jo napoli. To be truly familiar with greek mythology, you really should know a good portion of the allusions ovid makes.
From zeus and apollo to perseus and medusa, the mythical figures presented here are sure to capture the imagination of young listeners everywhere. Treasury of greek mythology by donna jo napoli paperback. The best book of egyptian mythology for children i have yet to come across, napolis prose is clear and brisk, efficient and poetic at the same time, and she skillfully weaves together the various threads of egyptian mythology into something both mystical and coherent, creating a more human and nuanced look at these distant and magical figures than we usually get. Treasury of egyptian mythology alameda county library. Greek mythology this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Click here to view or buy daulaires book of greek myths at amazon, where its discounted 30% from its list price. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide napoli, donna jo, 1948 and christina. Greek mythology by ken jennings and mike lowery part of the ken jennings junior genius guides 6 total resources view text complexity submit text complexity. Treasury of greek mythology by donna jo napoli waterstones. The author provocatively explores the thesis that ancient egyptian worship could be considered monotheistic, considering how closely intertwined the cultures gods were in origins and natures. 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 oneeyed god and allfather odin, and the trickster god loki. Brought to life with lyrical text by awardwinning author donna jo napoli and stunning artwork by awardwinning 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. The graphics are beautiful and colorful, if a bit artsy not always instantaneously clear in subject.
Here are twelve of the most beloved legends of greek mythology, from pandora and her dreaded box to icarus with his wings of wax, and, of course, that greedy, goldfingered king midas. Oct 15, 2011 the new national geographic treasury of greek mythology offers timeless stories of greek myths in a beautiful new volume. Much like edith hamiltons mythology, daulaires book of greek myths was originally published decades ago in 1962, in fact but has yet to be surpassed to this day. Treasury of egyptian mythology carnegie library of. Treasury of greek mythology classic stories of gods. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. Martin 2003 the penguin book of classical myths by jenny march 2008 the gods of the greeks by karoly kerenyi 1951 the heroes of the greeks by karoly kerenyi 1959 a handbook of greek mythology by h. In addition to her lyrical retellings, author donna jo napoli also helps readers connect the thrilling myths to reallife people and events by linking. There are maps, a timeline describing happenings of ancient greece real.
The lyrical storytelling of awardwinning author donna jo napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient egypt in the year when angelina jolie will make cleopatra a multimedia star. Napoli treasury of greek mythology, 2011 again challenges readers to regard the old gods in new ways. Treasury of egyptian mythology loudoun county public. Treasury of greek mythology montanalibrary2go overdrive. From apollo to zeus, perseus to medusa, the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of greek mythology leap off the pages in this gorgeously illustrated collection. 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 awardwinning author donna jo napoli and stunning artwork by awardwinning 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 childrens imaginations. This beautiful book gives students an indepth look at these alltime classic stories. For adults with more advanced knowledge for those already familiar with bulfinch, the next book to pick up is timothy gantz early greek myths, although this is a 2volume reference work, rather than a book to read. An awardwinning dramatist and illustrator, christina has painted more than 20 childrens books, including blodin and the beast by michael morpurgo, zoo in the sky, the planet gods, the lion bible, national geographics treasury of greek mythology, and national geographics treasury egyptian mythology. Silver honor bookscalifornia reading association capitol choices. Donna jo napolis dramatic text is brought to life by exquisite artwork by awardwinning illustrator christina balit, creating a volume you will treasure for.
Treasury of greek mythology by donna jo napoli overdrive. The lyrical storytelling of awardwinning author donna jo napoli dramatizes the timeless tales. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Click here to view or buy daulaires book of greek myths at amazon, where its. This stunning national geographic book reworks the timeless stories of the greek myths into a strikingly beautiful format. The lyrical storytelling of awardwinning author donna jo napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient scandinavia. Walk among the gods and goddesses, men and monsters, in this enchanting volume of classic greek myths. Silver honor bookscalifornia reading association capitol choices 2012. Treasury of egyptian mythology nc kids digital library. Treasury of greek mythology new hampshire state library. If i wanted to learn about greek mythology, what would be.
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