How did Zeus come to rule the sky? How did Poseidon become the god of the sea? Learn all about the myths and legends of Greek mythology in this dramatic history, featuring 16 pages of photos.
Celebrate ancient Greek mythology and civilization, where Heracles performed his twelve heroic feats and Athena defended the acropolis as the goddess of war and wisdom. For centuries, these tales were at the center of Greek society and religion. The legends of Greek mythology have been retold around the world in stories like Ovid's Heroides and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, influencing everything from ancient Roman culture to bestselling American novels of the twenty-first century. Including well-known tales of Medusa and Perseus, sirens, goddesses, and more, this book explores the vibrant stories that live on and inspire young readers to this day.
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Can you solve the puzzles to save the Kingdom? Put your puzzle skills to the test with mazes, word games and codes to crack!
The second book in this popular series celebrating friendship, magic and fighting for what you believe in.
This is Book 82 in the What Was? Series. See all What Was? books here.
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Kathryn and Robin Waterfield have written many books, ranging from children's fiction to ancient history. They live on a small olive farm in southern Greece.
More about Kathryn WaterfieldGail Herman has written several biographies and nonfiction books, including Who Was Jackie Robinson? and What Is the World Series?
John Hinderliter is an award-winning illustrator and fine artist living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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