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Explore Greek Myths!: With 25 Great Projects
Contributor(s): Yasuda, Anita (Author), Crosier, Mike (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1619304503     ISBN-13: 9781619304505
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
OUR PRICE:   $13.46  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2016
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology
Dewey: 938
Lexile Measure: 820
Series: Explore Your World
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.9" W x 9.9" (0.35 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
 
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Architecture, democracy, the Olympics--the modern world owes a lot to the ancient Greeks! In Explore Greek Myths! With 25 Great Projects, readers embark on a fascinating journey to explore the myths that infused ancient Greek culture, civilization, and innovation. Readers will learn how these myths, popular more than 3,000 years ago, have provided fundamental support to today's art, architecture, mathematics, science, philosophy, literature, and government.

Readers will read about the adventures of many Greek gods, such as Zeus, who could throw lightning bolts and Athena, who personally protected the city of Athens. Readers will also meet great heroes, including the mighty Heracles, Perseus, who freed a princess chained to a rock, and Odysseus, who battled with a one-eyed giant called a Cyclopes. These characters and creatures serve to both entertain and offer lessons in morality, while also explaining the natural phenomenon that the ancient Greeks had no scientific explanation for.

The lively text, surprising fun facts, jokes, and colorful illustrations encourage children to explore Greek mythology and make connections to our modern culture and language. Hands-on activities include making a topographical map of ancient Greece and designing Greek columns, while links to online primary sources encourage readers to explore the topic independently.