A child's introduction to Greek mythology : the stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures /
Greek mythology
by Heather Alexander ; illustrated by Meredith Hamilton.
- New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2011.
- 96 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
May include a Greek mythology family tree poster, stickers, and temporary tattoos.
Includes bibliographical references (page 96) and index.
Who's who and what's what. Titan children -- The twelve Olympians -- Meet the Olympians -- Gods galore! -- Down in the underworld -- Supernatural creatures and beasts -- Hooray for the heroes -- When in Rome -- The myths. The war of beauty and the Trojan horse -- Pandora's box -- The chariot of the sun -- Atalanta and the great race -- Odysseus escapes the Cyclops -- Greedy King Midas -- Perseus and Medusa -- Persephone and the four seasons -- Orpheus and Eurydice -- The twelve labors of Heracles -- Echo Narcissus -- The flying horse -- The tangled web of Arachne -- Eros and Psyche -- Daedalus and Icarus -- Theseus and the Minotaur -- How to say the Greek names: a pronunciation guide.
Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, discussing the roles of gods and goddesses, as well as the adventures of heroes and mythical beings.