| The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus Contributor(s): Aliki (Author), Aliki (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064461890 ISBN-13: 9780064461894 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1997 Annotation: Long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of the world. These myths centered on gods and goddesses, mighty beings who looked and acted human, but who had amazing powers and lived forever. With wonderful skill, Aliki brings these legends to life as only she can. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Violence - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Environment |
| Dewey: 292.211 |
| LCCN: 93017834 |
| Series: Trophy Picture Books (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 8.48" W x 9.72" (0.51 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 143045 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend. Will meet the] demand for basic information on the gods and goddesses at the primary level.--BL. Aliki's fans will welcome her introduction to these famous Greeks.--SLJ. 1994 Pick of the Lists (ABA) |
Contributor Bio(s): Aliki: - With more than 60 fiction and nonfiction titles for children to her credit, Aliki has been delighting her many fans since her first book was published in 1960. Born in New Jersey, she now lives in New York City. Aliki's books for young readers include the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out titles Digging Up Dinosaurs, Fossils Tell of Long Ago, My Feet, and My Hands. Other nonfiction books by Aliki include How a Book Is Made, Mummies Made in Egypt, My Visit to the Aquarium, My Visit to the Dinosaurs, My Visit to the Zoo, Wild and Woolly Mammoths, and William Shakespeare & the Globe. Aliki: -With more than 60 fiction and nonfiction titles for children to her credit, Aliki has been delighting her many fans since her first book was published in 1960. Born in New Jersey, she now lives in New York City. Aliki's books for young readers include the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out titles Digging Up Dinosaurs, Fossils Tell of Long Ago, My Feet, and My Hands. Other nonfiction books by Aliki include How a Book Is Made, Mummies Made in Egypt, My Visit to the Aquarium, My Visit to the Dinosaurs, My Visit to the Zoo, Wild and Woolly Mammoths, and William Shakespeare & the Globe. |