| Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words and Wisdom from Greek and Roman Mythology Contributor(s): Lunge-Larsen, Lise (Author), Hinds, Gareth (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0544810864 ISBN-13: 9780544810860 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman - Juvenile Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: 401.4 |
| LCCN: 2010031635 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.4" W x 9.8" (0.70 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 146866 Reading Level: 6.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Did you know that museums were initially temples built to worship the nine muses? That Janus was the god of doorways and hallways, and after him we have named janitors? Where did these words--and other words, such as chaos, genius, nemesis, panic, and echo, come from? From the ancient stories of the Greeks--stories that rang so true and wise that the names of the characters have survived for centuries as words we use every day. This rich collection of myths is perfect for the classroom or as a gift book. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lunge-Larsen, Lise: - Lise Lunge-Larsen is an award-winning author and a professional storyteller. Born and raised in Norway, she lives with her family in the hills of Duluth, Minnesota.Hinds, Gareth: - Gareth Hinds has retold and illustrated several classics, including Beowulf and the much-acclaimed Odyssey. He lives in Maryland. |