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A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology

The Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures

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By Heather Alexander

Illustrated by Meredith Hamilton

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On Sale
May 4, 2011
Page Count
96 pages
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN-13
9781579128678

The newest book in Black Dog’s best-selling, award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster and Stickers!

Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child’sIntroduction to Greek Mythology acquaints kids ages 9-12 with all the fantastic and memorable classic Greek myths. The book is organized into two main parts. The first section introduces the gods and goddesses, from Apollo to Hades, as well as nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, and the mortal descendants of Zeus, such as Hercules and Midas. Part two is dedicated to the myths themselves: Pandora’s Box, Prometheus’ Discovery of Fire, the Trojan Horse and many more. Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. As with all of the other books in the Child’s Introduction series, Meredith Hamilton’s witty and charming illustrations add yet another dimension to the excellent and absorbing text.

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Heather Alexander

About the Author

Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children, including previous titles in this series: A Child’s Introduction to Art, A Child’s Introduction to Greek Mythology, A Child’s Introduction to Egyptology, A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology, A Child’s Introduction to the World, and A Child’s Introduction to Natural History. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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Meredith Hamilton

Meredith Hamilton

About the Illustrator

Meredith Hamilton graduated from Brown University and has an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. Formerly an art director at Newsweek and Time, she illustrated many books in the Child’s Introduction series, among other books, and her work can be found in magazines and animations as well. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and three children.

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A Child's Introduction Series

A Child’s Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History
A Child’s Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History
A Child’s Introduction to Hip-Hop
A Child’s Introduction to Hip-Hop
A Child’s Introduction to Pride
A Child’s Introduction to Pride
A Child’s Introduction to Jazz
A Child’s Introduction to Jazz
A Child’s Introduction to Space Exploration
A Child’s Introduction to Space Exploration
A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker
A Child’s Introduction to the Nutcracker
A Child’s Introduction to Egyptology
A Child’s Introduction to Egyptology
A Child’s Introduction to the Environment
A Child’s Introduction to the Environment
A Child’s Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to the Orchestra (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to the Orchestra (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology
A Child’s Introduction to Norse Mythology
A Child’s Introduction to African American History
A Child’s Introduction to African American History
A Child’s Introduction to Natural History
A Child’s Introduction to Natural History
A Child’s Introduction to Art
A Child’s Introduction to Art
A Child’s Introduction to the World
A Child’s Introduction to the World
A Child’s Introduction to Ballet
A Child’s Introduction to Ballet
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry

Child's Introduction Series

A Child’s Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry (Revised and Updated)
A Child’s Introduction to Natural History
A Child’s Introduction to Natural History
A Child’s Introduction to Art
A Child’s Introduction to Art
A Child’s Introduction to the World
A Child’s Introduction to the World
A Child’s Introduction to Ballet
A Child’s Introduction to Ballet
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky
A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry
A Child’s Introduction to Poetry