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Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths (Usborne)
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043855
ISBN
9781805070474
Grade 2-6
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Description
Exciting stories, loved for generations, written for young readers surrounded by glorious, full-color, detailed illustrations and packaged in a small-hand-sized (6" x 8") hardback. An excellent introduction to the classic myths featuring well-written text and comfortable spacing on quality paper. Includes Wooden Horse, Minotaur, Bellerophon and Pegasus, Twelve Tasks of Heracles, Perseus and the Gorgon, and the Odyssey. Includes a guide to the gods, Roman names for the Greek gods, a map of ancient Greece, and Quicklinks which include an online pronunciation guide to the Greek names as well as other informational websites. 350 pgs. hc. ~ Janice
Publisher's Description of Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths (Usborne)
A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers.
Includes the stories of 'The Wooden Horse', 'The Minotaur' and 'The Odyssey', as well as a guide to the Greek Gods.
Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, color and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. With a pronunciation guide to Greek names on the Usborne Quicklinks website.
Category Description for Usborne Illustrated Stories
Exciting stories, loved for generations, written for young readers and surrounded by glorious, full-color, detailed illustrations.These excellent "starter" classics feature well-written text and comfortable spacing on quality paper and are packaged in a small, hand-sized (6" x 8") padded hardback.These lovely volumes (complete with ribbon bookmarks) will find a place among your child's first readers or in your read-aloud stack. ~ Janice
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Usborne |
| Grades: | 2-6 |
| ISBN: | 9781805070474 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.05 |
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