| Athena: Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War Contributor(s): Fusi, Alessandra (Illustrator), Schwartz, Heather E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1543554520 ISBN-13: 9781543554526 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $27.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 292.211 |
| LCCN: 2018036723 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Series: Legendary Goddesses |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.2" W x 10" (0.70 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 500869 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The story of Greek mythology's goddess of wisdom and war lives on in empowering, high-interest narrative text. Core legends journey through Athena's fierce and clever achievements from the Trojan war to her contest with Poseidon. Her use of brains over brawn fosters both war victories and cultural advancements. Fascinating myths also uncover Athena's past, detailing her creation and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Athena's role in Greek culture through her signature powers, weapons, and attire. Additional facts and historical information connect the goddess's influence through popular culture today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schwartz, Heather E.: - Heather E. Schwartz writes books for kids from her home in upstate New York. She loves writing because she loves learning new things, brainstorming creative ideas, and moving words around on a page. In her spare time, she runs a website for young writers (WriteintheMiddle.co). She also enjoys baking cookies in fun shapes, throwing holiday parties, walking in the woods, eating cider donuts, and spending time with her family. |