Greek myths by Williams, Marcia

Greek myths
by Williams, Marcia

(#0460FK4)

Paperback Candlewick Press, 2011

Price: USD 8.82

Description: 36 unnumbered pages : chiefly color illustrations; 32 cm
Dewey: 398.2; Audience: Lower Elementary; Reading Level: 3.8

Other available formats

FollettBound Sewn Candlewick Press, 2011

USD 17.01

Product Overview
From Follett

Originally published by Candlewick Press as Greek myths for young children in 1991.;Pandora's box -- Arion and the dolphin -- Orpheus and Eurydice -- The twelve tasks of Hercules -- Daedalus and Icarus -- Persus and the gorgon's head -- Theseus and the Minotaur -- Arachne versus Athena. Retells eight Greek myths in simplified text and comic strip format, including "Pandora's box," "The twelve tasks of Heracles," and "Theseus and the Minotaur."

From the Publisher
"Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. -- School Library Journal

Greek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Marcia Williams offers a fun but faithful retelling of eight myths using simple language and her signature comic-strip format. Panels and spreads brimming with color, decorative detail, and nonstop action make each tale a pleasure to look at, and speech bubbles add modern humor. This indispensable collection is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the power of myth.
Product Details
  • Publisher: Candlewick Press
  • Publication Date: February 8, 2011
  • Format: Paperback
  • Edition: U.S. pbk. ed.
  • Dewey: 398.2
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: 36 unnumbered pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 32 cm
  • ISBN-10: 0-7636-5384-5
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-5384-2
  • Follett Number: 0460FK4
  • Reading Level: 3.8
  • Audience: Lower Elementary